Tell us where you're from
What you want to become
And we'll say if you're OK
Where did you go to school?
Right answer and you're cool
Yeah, you're the kid the whole day

You get a sticker in your face
Information 'bout the case
So you know your potential
Don't think you can extend
Don't think you can extend, just comprehend

But I don't wanna hear it
No, it's more than I accept

'Cause I don't care where I belong no more
What we share or not I will ignore
I will ignore

We will shut you out
We'll put you in doubt
If you think that you're special
We'll tell you who you are
We'll tell you that you're close but no cigar

But I don't wanna hear it
No, it's more than I accept

'Cause I don't care where I belong no more
What we share or not I will ignore
And I won't waste my time fitting in
'Cause I don't think contrast is a sin

What they say is
Go back where you came from
They'll tell you that, I don't want to hear
No, I don't want to hear
No, I don't want to hear it
No, it's more than I accept

'Cause I don't care where I belong no more
What we share or not I will ignore
And I won't waste my time fitting in
'Cause I don't think contrast is a sin
No, it's not a sin


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No Cigar Lyrics as written by Fredrik Larzon Erik Ohlsson

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    why is no one adding posts in here, this is an amazing song. I think one of the greatest punk songs ever. well anyways. I think its about a kid whose is sick of trying to fit in all the time

    sic n twistedon April 19, 2002   Link
  • +1
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    This is an amazing song.... Millencolin is the BEST.

    iheartgcon April 20, 2002   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Some of the best lyrics in the world. Millencolin have some of the best lyrics in the world. No cigar is another great example.

    Kemp and No Cigar are tied for best millencolin song. Actually both of these songs are two of the best songs ever written. Just listen to the lyrics and the music accompining these two great songs.

    hansdude84on April 26, 2002   Link
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    I like this song too. It's not the Best EVER, but it's got great lyrics.

    NtoTheDrkon April 26, 2002   Link
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    This is one of my all time favorite songs. It's about someone who's giving up on trying to fit in. It's the story of everybody's life. What else can I say, Millencolin rules.

    punkguitarist101on April 28, 2002   Link
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    this song is good. im listening to it right now as a matter of fact

    Godless Dunceon April 29, 2002   Link
  • 0
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    Basically kemp is more politically minded song the a more personal song.

    hansdude84on May 01, 2002   Link
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    while we all are on the topic of best songs i would have to say the best songs are: Malt Liquor Tastes Better When You've Got Problems + Stars and Stripes

    ska239on May 02, 2002   Link
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    this song brings back memories of playing tony hawk2, it really is a great song, ya know. but it was so hard to understand what they were saying, but once u realize itz about being urself,it works out.

    silver2710on May 11, 2002   Link
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    super cool song i gotta say trying to fit in blows everyone says they dont do it but thats why everyone is the same, huh? im listening to it rite now its a super cool song go buy the cd kids

    chesirecaton May 15, 2002   Link

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