No Strings – English Lyrics

• By: X Ambassadors

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into “No Strings” by X Ambassadors, a captivating song that offers a unique window into American small-town life, youthful longing, and the universal desire for escape and self-discovery. Through its relatable lyrics and evolving musicality—from tender acoustics to a rousing rock anthem—you can explore English vocabulary related to emotions, places, and journeys, making it a perfect track to understand conversational expressions about growth and identity. The song's narrative, rooted in the band's personal experiences, provides an authentic and engaging way to connect with the language while experiencing a powerful and dynamic musical journey.

[English]

And no strings to hold me down, feeling so high

We don't need wings to fly

No strings to hold me now, it's just me and you tonight

We don't need wings to fly

Meet me at the Thurston Ave bridge

Sit around and watch the rich kids

Wonder how they got what they got

Dad was gone and mom had four jobs

Told me you were sick of living here

All you wanna do is disappear

Watched you as you stared over the edge

Stick-and-poke tattoos on your wrist (oh-oh)

We don't care what anybody thinks of us

Living dangerous, living reckless (oh-oh)

We don't care what anybody thinks of us

Just some wanderers, never high enough, oh

And no strings to hold me down, feeling so high

We don't need wings to fly

No strings to hold me now, it's just me and you tonight

We don't need wings to fly (hey, nah)

Nah-nah, nah, nah (hey, nah), nah-nah, nah, nah (hey, nah)

We don't need wings to fly (hey, nah)

Nah-nah, nah, nah (hey, nah), nah-nah, nah, nah (hey, nah)

We don't need wings to fly

Parties in an old abandoned house

Skateboarding under grey clouds

Swore to God that I would make it out

Couple of us went a different route

This town will suffocate ya

First they love ya, then they break ya

Driving 95 on 88

Never going back upstate (oh-oh)

We don't care what anybody thinks of us

Living dangerous, living reckless (oh-oh)

We don't care what anybody thinks of us

Just some wanderers, never high enough, oh

And no strings to hold me down, feeling so high

We don't need wings to fly

No strings to hold me now, it's just me and you tonight

We don't need wings to fly (hey, nah)

Nah-nah, nah, nah (hey, nah), nah-nah, nah, nah (hey, nah)

We don't need wings to fly

Nah-nah, nah, nah (hey, nah), nah-nah, nah, nah (hey, nah)

We don't need wings to fly (hey, nah)

Nah-nah, nah, nah (hey, nah), nah-nah, nah, nah (hey, nah)

We don't need, we don't need, we don't need (hey, nah)

Nah-nah, nah, nah (hey, nah), nah-nah, nah, nah (hey, nah)

We don't need, we don't need, we don't need

Hey, nah-nah-nah, hey, nah-nah-nah

Hey, nah-nah-nah, hey, nah-nah-nah

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