Starts With One
Shiny Toy Guns Lyrics

In the song "Starts with One," by Shiny Toy Guns, the lyrics depict a feeling of detachment and numbness. The first verse reflects a sense of hopelessness as the singer acknowledges that they cannot feel anything, and even if they could, they could not heal. The second verse further emphasizes this feeling as now there are two people who cannot see each other, and again the singer cannot connect emotionally. The repetition of "let's show them the only way" throughout the song seems to be a call to action, to break down these emotional barriers and show others one's heart. However, the lyrics end on a somewhat bleak tone with the image of today slowly fading away and the uncertainty if tomorrow will ever come.

The overall message of the song speaks to the human experience of feeling disconnected, a common theme in modern times where technology and social media often leave people feeling isolated. The use of distorted light and the question of whether it's real or imagined further emphasizes this disconnect. However, the repetition of the line "let's show them the only way" seems to be a message of hope, an encouragement to break down these emotional barriers and be vulnerable with one another.