Are you sorry when the lights begin to fade
Are you sorry for the promises you made
for the burden of the ones who had to fall
When you didn’t see the writing on the wall
It was forty years ago and I was young
and the jungle not the desert heard the guns
Someone said they had a secret plan
and the rest of us were told to understand
Well I don’t want this, no I don’t want this
I have had enough no more
Tomorrow is the price for yesterday
A billion waves won’t wash the truth away
Someday you’ll be ordered to explain
No one gets to walk between the rain
And I don’t want this, no I don’t want this
I have had enough no more
No I don’t want this no I don’t want this
I have had enough no more
No more
Reflecting on Regret and Responsibility
“No More” by Bob Seger is a poignant reflection on the consequences of decisions made in the past, particularly those tied to conflict and war. The lyrics open with a sense of remorse, questioning if promises broken and burdens carried are truly acknowledged. Seger uses vivid imagery of fading lights and unheeded warnings to underscore the regret that lingers long after the choices have been made. The song references a time “forty years ago” when youthful innocence collided with the harsh realities of warfare, alluding to the Vietnam War era and the heavy cost borne by many.
A Plea for Change
Throughout the chorus, Seger’s repeated declaration—”I have had enough, no more”—resonates as a powerful rejection of repeating past mistakes. The lines about tomorrow paying the price for yesterday and the impossibility of escaping accountability highlight a universal truth: the effects of our actions echo into the future. “No More” stands as both a personal lament and a broader call for responsibility, urging listeners to learn from history and break cycles of harm.
Song Credits
Artist: Bob Seger
Songwriter: Bob Seger
Release Year: 2014
Label: Capitol Records