Discover the story of the song > No Angels – Bastille

The lyrics are about a person (the protagonist) who doesn't want to be with someone (a scrub) who is not successful and doesn't treat them well. The protagonist doesn't want the scrub to call them, approach them, or waste their time. They specifically mention that they don't want scrubs who don't have a car, still live with their parents, or don't show love. They make it clear that they don't want any scrubs trying to get their attention.