No Way Out
Phil Collins
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Everywhere I turn, I hurt someone But there's nothing I can say to change the things I've done Of all the things I hid from you, I cannot hide the shame And I pray someone, something will come to take away the pain There's no way out of this dark place No hope, no future I know I can't be free and I can't see another way I can't face another day Tell me where, did I go wrong Everyone I loved, they're all gone I'd do everything so differently but I can't turn back the time There's no shelter from the storm inside of me There's no way out of this dark place No hope, no future I know I can't be free and I can't see another way I can't face another day I can't believe the words I hear It's like an answer to a prayer When I look around I see This place, this time, this friend of mine I know it's hard but you found somehow To look into your heart and to forgive me now You've given me the strength to see just where my journey ends You've given me the strength to carry on I see the path from this dark place, I see my future Your forgiveness has set me free Oh and I can see another way I can face another day! I see the path, I can see the path I see the future I see the path from this dark place I see the future I see the path from this dark place I see the future I can see the I can see the
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"No Way Out" is a song by English drummer and singer-songwriter Phil Collins. It was written for the soundtrack of the Disney film "Brother Bear," which was released in 2003.
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InspirationThough created for an animated film, the song has deep undertones about hope, survival, and fighting the odds despite feeling trapped.
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CompositionLike many of Phil Collins' songs, "No Way Out" is a pop ballad that features drums, guitars, and his distinct vocals.
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Languages"No Way Out" has also been translated and performed in other languages, including German and Italian, for international versions of "Brother Bear."
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RecognitionThe song was shortlisted for the 'Academy Award for Best Original Song,' but it did not earn a nomination.
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AlbumBesides being on the "Brother Bear" soundtrack, it also appears in the 2004 Phil Collins compilation album "Love Songs: A Compilation... Old and New."
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Music VideoThe music video for "No Way Out" features Collins playing the song in a recording studio with scenes from "Brother Bear" fused in between.
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CollaborationIn the making of this song, Collins collaborated closely with Mark Mancina, who was the composer for the musical score of "Brother Bear."
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Live PerformancesAlthough it was not listed as one of his greatest hits, Phil Collins performed "No Way Out" as part of his live performances during the "First Final Farewell Tour" in 2004.
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Notable LyricsOne of the notable lyrics of the song, "When the world turns its back on you, you find a way to stand and fight," perfectly encapsulates the film's theme of perseverance in the face of adversity.
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