One Way
4 Ft. Fingers Lyrics

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people think that I have gone insane
just because I use my real name

1,2,3,4
stepped off the boat this morning
this place is anything but boring
I'm in a brand new place
People always staring at my face

I shouldn't be here
That's the truth yeah
I shouldn't be here,
That's the truth yeah
I shouldn't be here
That's the truth yeah
I shouldn't be here
That's the truth

From today, I'm going one way
From today, I'm going one way
From today, I'm going one way
From today, I'm going one way

From today, I'm going one way
From today, I'm going one way

From today, I'm going one way
From today, I'm going one way

Overall Meaning

The first line, "people think that I have gone insane just because I use my real name," could potentially be interpreted as the singer feeling like they are being judged for being their true, authentic self. This could be seen as a commentary on societal pressures to conform and fit in. The following lines, "stepped off the boat this morning, this place is anything but boring, I'm in a brand new place, people always staring at my face," paint the picture of the singer being in a new, unfamiliar place where they may stand out or feel out of place.

The repeated refrain of "I shouldn't be here, that's the truth yeah" could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be the singer feeling like they don't belong in this new place, or it could be a wider commentary on feeling like they don't belong in society as a whole. The chorus of "from today, I'm going one way" could be seen as the singer making a decision to be true to themselves and move in a new direction, away from conforming to societal expectations.

Overall, the song seems to touch on themes of authenticity, standing out, and feeling like an outsider in society. It encourages the listener to embrace their true selves and move forward in a positive direction.

Line by Line Meaning

people think that I have gone insane
Some people believe that I am crazy because I choose to use my actual name instead of a pseudonym or stage name.

just because I use my real name
The reason why some individuals assume that I am out of my mind is because I opt to go by my given name rather than an alternate and possibly more exciting moniker.

1,2,3,4
I arrived in a new location earlier today and the song is beginning its narrative at this point by counting off each step I took.

stepped off the boat this morning
Today I disembarked from a watercraft and set foot on dry land in a novel destination.

this place is anything but boring
My surroundings are quite different and exciting, though perhaps not in the way that most folks would expect.

I'm in a brand new place
I have ventured to an entirely unfamiliar location, likely far from where I typically spend my time.

People always staring at my face
I have drawn the attention of local residents or visitors, who observe me intently and closely observe my features.

I shouldn't be here
It is possible that someone like me does not belong in this particular environment or community.

That's the truth yeah
This isn't just me being paranoid or untrue - this is a genuine concern I have regarding my presence in this place.

From today, I'm going one way
As a result of my experience thus far, I have decided that from now on, I will be taking a singular path or direction in life.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LARRY NORMAN

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