One Step
Abhorrent Lyrics


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May I go?
Where at one step to the real life
the wind lets me know
If my soul
Dreads what my body has dreaded so
I wanna know how far to go
What they call the end
If it's only a bad dream,
the darkness, a scream
Or a cruel fate that passes as my friend

May I go?
Where at one step to the real life
The seeds grow in the snow
then I'll show
That this slippery step is really below
I wanna see by where I'm free
By where will be my last breath

If this is really for me, the end's key




To be at one step to the real life
Is to be at one step to death

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Abhorrent's song One Step describe the desire of a person to transcend to a state of real life. The first lines of the song suggest that the person is seeking permission to take a step towards reality. This step that they seek is apparently so significant that it would bring them closer to the mysteries of the universe. The idea of the step is then compared to the wind, which acts as an indicator of what is to come. The person then ponders what could be the implications of this step for their soul.


As the song progresses, there is a sense of dread that builds up, and the person questions whether what lies ahead is real or just a bad dream. The darkness and the screams that they experience also add to their fears. The person then questions whether death is the ultimate reality behind this step. They ponder if this reality is the destination they seek to end their suffering. The lyrics suggest that the person wants to be free from whatever is holding them back from taking the step.


In conclusion, the lyrics of Abhorrent's song One Step are thoughtful and provocative. They suggest that the path to understanding the mysteries of life is not an easy one. It requires courage, faith, and a willingness to accept what may come. Ultimately, the song's message is that we must be open to whatever the universe may bring us, and that in doing so, we may find the real-life that we seek.


Line by Line Meaning

May I go?
The singer is questioning permission to move forward, likely towards death.


Where at one step to the real life
The singer is inquiring about a place where they can reach true life, which may be associated with death.


the wind lets me know
The singer is looking for signs, possibly from nature, to confirm if they are heading in the right direction.


If my soul
The artist is referring to their inner being or consciousness.


Dreads what my body has dreaded so
The artist is worried that their own instincts or physical reactions might be trying to warn them of danger.


I wanna know how far to go
The singer is trying to determine how much further they need to go before reaching their destination.


What they call the end
The singer is referring to an endpoint, likely suggesting death.


If it's only a bad dream,
The artist is considering the possibility that their current circumstances are temporary or unreal.


the darkness, a scream
The artist is experiencing feelings of fear or apprehension.


Or a cruel fate that passes as my friend
The artist is reflecting on the idea that their fate or destiny may not be kind, yet it may be what guides them.


May I go?
The singer repeats their earlier question, demonstrating their urgency to move forward.


Where at one step to the real life
The artist reiterates their desire to find a place where they can truly live.


The seeds grow in the snow
The singer notices life and growth in an unexpected or difficult environment.


then I'll show
The singer plans to demonstrate their own resilience or strength in overcoming adversity.


That this slippery step is really below
The singer is acknowledging the precarious nature of their path, yet they continue to move forward.


I wanna see by where I'm free
The artist is looking for a place of liberation or freedom.


By where will be my last breath
The artist is potentially referring to a location where they will die.


If this is really for me, the end's key
The singer is considering the possibility that their intended path may lead to their own demise.


To be at one step to the real life
The singer reiterates their goal of finding a place of true life.


Is to be at one step to death
The artist extends their previous statement to suggest that finding a place of true life may also result in death.




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