No Escape Lyrics (English Translation) – NCT DREAM

No Escape (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The intro describes the constant presence of anxiety and how the reality feels like a nightmare with no way to escape. It conveys a sense of being trapped, unable to find relief.

[Verse 1]
In this verse, the singer reflects on life’s struggles, comparing them to navigating a dark, endless sea. The horizon, which represents hope or clarity, seems distant and overlapping, adding to the feeling of uncertainty. Life is described as a complex riddle that can’t be easily solved, symbolizing unanswered questions and confusion. Despite trying to push through, the fleeting nature of happiness is highlighted, as even when it seems within reach, it quickly disappears like bubbles, leaving a sense of emptiness.

[Pre-Chorus]
This section reflects the emotional rollercoaster of life, with both good and bad nights. The singer’s mind feels empty, as if lost or unable to find meaning. The cycle of sunsets and sunrises, representing the passing of time, becomes a personal struggle, with no clear explanation for why things feel so difficult.

[Chorus]
The chorus intensifies the feeling of being overwhelmed by anxiety and an inescapable reality. The repetition of “no escape” shows the singer’s feeling of being trapped with no way out. They feel lost and disconnected, their eyes empty and without direction, unsure of where to go or how to get out of this cycle, which seems endless. Despite trying, they can’t stop this feeling.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, the singer feels the physical and emotional weight of their struggles, with a sense of coldness and heaviness. The deeper they go, the more they yearn for something more, something beyond the emptiness. Happiness feels achievable, but just as they grasp it, it slips away, like a bubble that bursts as soon as it’s held.

[Pre-Chorus]
Here, the singer repeats the theme of alternating good and bad nights, emphasizing the lonely, enduring nights they’ve faced. Despite the passage of time marked by sunsets and sunrises, they still don’t understand why they feel stuck or lost.

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated, reinforcing the overwhelming feelings of anxiety and hopelessness. The singer’s struggle continues, with their emotional emptiness becoming even more pronounced. They continue searching for an escape but feel even more trapped, with no answers in sight. The repeated “never stop” shows an ongoing fight, but still, no escape is found.

[Bridge]
In the bridge, the singer describes the emotional turbulence like rough waves crashing, leaving them feeling scattered and empty. The waves symbolize intense, uncontrollable emotions that leave no lasting trace, reinforcing the sense of emptiness.

[Breakdown]
The breakdown further emphasizes the sense of being stuck. “No escape” and “never change” highlight the feeling that things will never improve or shift. The repetition suggests a feeling of resignation, as if the situation will never change, and the search for answers is futile.

[Chorus]
The final chorus intensifies the feelings of being trapped in anxiety and an unchanging nightmare-like reality. The singer’s sense of emptiness deepens, and despite their efforts to escape, they remain stuck. The repeated “no escape” captures the hopelessness and struggle to break free, leaving them in a constant loop of frustration and confusion.