No Surprises
Regina Spektor · Other Songs - Regina Spektor
A heart that's full up like a landfill
A job that slowly kills you
Bruises that won't heal
You look so tired, unhappy
Bring down the government
They don't, they don't speak for us
I'll take a quiet life
A handshake of carbon monoxide
With no alarms and no surprises
No alarms and no surprises
No alarms and no surprises
Silence, silence
This is my final fit
My final bellyache
With no alarms and no surprises
No alarms and no surprises
No alarms and no surprises please
Such a pretty house
And such a pretty garden
No alarms and no surprises
(Get me outta here)
No alarms and no surprises
(Get me outta here)
No alarms and no surprises, please
A job that slowly kills you
Bruises that won't heal
You look so tired, unhappy
Bring down the government
They don't, they don't speak for us
I'll take a quiet life
A handshake of carbon monoxide
With no alarms and no surprises
No alarms and no surprises
No alarms and no surprises
Silence, silence
This is my final fit
My final bellyache
With no alarms and no surprises
No alarms and no surprises
No alarms and no surprises please
Such a pretty house
And such a pretty garden
No alarms and no surprises
(Get me outta here)
No alarms and no surprises
(Get me outta here)
No alarms and no surprises, please
No Surprises
Regina Spektor's "No Surprises" stands as a defining track from her early career, blending indie folk with a distinct, conversational vocal style. Released alongside her debut album, the song captures the quiet anxiety of everyday life, using simple instrumentation to underscore themes of unpreparedness and emotional vulnerability. Its acoustic-driven arrangement and Spektor's intimate delivery established her reputation as a songwriter capable of translating personal introspection into universal resonance. The track remains a staple of her discography, often cited as a prime example of her ability to craft narratives that feel both immediate and timeless within the indie music landscape.