From the recording Pinch Me
Artist's Noted for No Surprises: With tongue firmly in cheek, these are the words of a very contented introvert telling her partner, an enthusiastic extrovert, "Thanks, but no thanks."
(c) 2026 Christine Winchester Perry
Co-produced by Thomas Jay and Christine Winchester. Engineered, mixed and mastered by Thomas Jay. See Album Notes for more credits and information.
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Lyrics
No Surprises [E]
I want no surprises, no not today
I'm laying back and feeling A-OK
My days laid out and it don't include you
Always telling me what you think I should do
It's no surprise that you're knocking on my door
You pulled this kind of shit before
Tellin’ me I gotta come with you
Out into the world, you say there's so much to do
But I'm not so strong, I'm where I belong
I've got a good plan involving my head and some sand
I want no surprises, no not today
I'm laying back and feeling A-OK
My days laid out and it don't include you
Always telling me what you think I should do
These days I feel I've got things just so
I'm hanging on to the things I know
I don't need you to be comin' 'round here
With your big ideas and your high-tech gear
There's an art to stayin' sane, just try ta turn off your brain
Lie low and know your place, if you're lucky, you'll find some grace
I want no surprises, no not today
I'm laying back and feeling A-OK
My days laid out and it don't include you
Always telling me what you think I should do