N.O. is track #2 off of Josephine’s EP. These singles (on this EP) are an early punkier version of a couple of songs off of Jo’s upcoming Rock album. This song was written, produced and sang by: Josephine Madden. On Guitars: LD Rodriguez. On Bass: Jose Antonio Solorzano. On Drums: John Amato. Backing vocals by: T.Madden, John Amato and Josephine. Recorded and mixed by gold and platinum records winner and soundman of Dropkick Murphys Michael "Mo" Lapierre at Tried and True Recordings Mastered by Eric Beird.
Lyrics
N.O. - By Josephine Madden
N! O! nah nah nah nah nah nah
N! O! nah nah nah nah nah nah
N! O! nah nah nah nah nah nah
N! O! nah nah nah nah nah nah
NO
Speak up child- don’t jar it in
Don’t be scared- say NO and then
You have to find someone who’s kind
Someone who’ll listen- lead the blind
Someone who’ll listen- lead the blind
You’re not helpless as you feel
Don’t swallow the pain like a bitter pill
The secret must be let out of the box
It’s not your job to take the knocks
No, it’s not your job to take the knocks
Oh, oh oh
N! O!
No one has the right to hurt me!
Oh, oh oh
N! O!
I refuse to be abused!
Oh, oh oh
N! O!
No one had the right to use me!
Oh, oh oh
N! O!
I act like I’ve got nothing to loose.
I’m not helpless- I speak up
I’m not helpless- I don’t give up
I’m not helpless- I am free
No, I’m not helpless- sing with me/look at me
Courage kid- you have to dare
It’s ugly filthy and not fair
Think N.O. no matter just how sore
Make a choice- endure no more!
Make a choice- endure no more!
You’re not helpless as you think
Cut the chords to this sinking ship
Refuse to be used and abused-
Act like you’ve got nothing to loose!
Oh, oh oh
N! O!..
I’m not helpless- I speak up..
If you even think that your line has been crossed
N! O!
If your gifts are stolen and you pay the cost
N! O
If you’re made to fee(ee)l rea(ea)l down and low oh oh
N! O!
If you feel manipulated like soul dough oh oh
N! O!
If you’re being cornered with your back to the wall
N! O!
If you’re like a puppet made to rise and fall
N! O!
If you’re used to letting pain be part of your world
N! O!
All you need is just one word-
N! O!
no no no.
N.O.
I’m not helpless- I speak up..