One Thing Leads to Another
Amorosi Vanessa Lyrics

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One thing leads to another
You've been trapped, been caught
Who's gonna stop? Who's gonna stop?
One thing leads to another

So they've always been
The men to be right
You can give them any job

They can do three things at one time

But if you give 'em your heart
It's from then they screw up
If you're asking for the truth
Well, it's safer just to give up

It seems like forever
That I've been trapped
Been caught
I'm calling stop 'cause

One thing leads to another
Before you know it you're in too deep
Till you finally discover
You got no more secrets to keep 'cause

Little by little, step by step
You're gonna see how far you can get
Listen to the words of your mother
One thing leads to another

You're so obvious
But you play it so cool
You must think I'm out of my mind
But I know just what you're up to

'cause the day I give up
Is the day that you'll drop
And it's better you know
The day I leave you won't be letting go

You'll feel it forever
'cause you've been trapped
Been caught
Who's callin' stop, 'cause

One thing leads to another
Before you know it you're in too deep
Till you finally discover
You got no more secrets to keep 'cause

Little by little, step by step
You're gonna see how far you can get
Listen to the words of your mother
One thing leads to another

It's always been what's done
Little hope for it to change
But with us it's left undone
And it's always the same
We fall for the ones that hold us in their games

One thing leads to another
Before you know it
You've been trapped, been caught
Who's gonna stop?
Who's gonna stop when there's secrets to keep

'cause little by little step by step
You're gonna see how far you can get

Listen to the words of your mother
One thing leads to another

Overall Meaning

Vanessa Amorosi's song "One Thing Leads to Another" is a powerful track about the dangers of falling for someone who holds you in their games, and the inevitability of getting caught up in their traps. The song has a strong beat and repetitive lyrics, emphasizing the cycle of falling deeper and deeper into someone's web until you have no more secrets to keep. The lyrics mention the dangers of giving someone your heart, and how it's safer to give up on seeking the truth because you might not like what you find.

The chorus provides a bleak outlook, revealing that before you know it, you're in too deep, and you have no more secrets to keep. It's a warning to people who feel trapped in a situation they don't like, but who don't know how to get out. The song also emphasizes the importance of listening to the words of your mother and of being cautious around those who play it cool. Overall, "One Thing Leads to Another" is a thoughtful and compelling song that encourages listeners to be mindful of who they let into their lives.

Line by Line Meaning

One thing leads to another
Every action or decision made sets off a chain reaction of consequences

You've been trapped, been caught
You are in a situation that you cannot get out of

Who's gonna stop? Who's gonna stop?
Who will intervene and put an end to this situation?

So they've always been
Men have always been perceived to be the ones in the right

The men to be right
Men are always assumed to be correct

You can give them any job
Men are capable of handling multiple tasks at once

They can do three things at one time
Men can multitask effectively

But if you give 'em your heart
If you confide in them emotionally

It's from then they screw up
They end up failing from that moment onwards

If you're asking for the truth
If you ask for honesty

Well, it's safer just to give up
It is better to avoid asking for the truth and remain oblivious

It seems like forever
It feels like a very long time

That I've been trapped
I have been stuck in this situation for a while

Before you know it you're in too deep
You have found yourself entrenched in the situation without realizing it

Till you finally discover
Until you eventually come to the realization

You got no more secrets to keep 'cause
You no longer have anything to hide

Little by little, step by step
Slowly and steadily over time

You're gonna see how far you can get
You will see how much you can accomplish in the situation

Listen to the words of your mother
Take heed of the advice given by your parent or other maternal figure

You're so obvious
Your intentions are clear and apparent

But you play it so cool
You try to act nonchalant and uninterested

You must think I'm out of my mind
You believe that I am crazy or irrational

But I know just what you're up to
I am aware of your ulterior motives

The day I give up
The moment I relinquish my efforts

Is the day that you'll drop
Is the moment you will abandon the situation

And it's better you know
You should understand that

The day I leave you won't be letting go
The moment I walk away, you will not be able to hold on

It's always been what's done
This is how things have always been

Little hope for it to change
It is unlikely to change

But with us it's left undone
But we have left it unresolved

And it's always the same
It always ends up being similar

We fall for the ones that hold us in their games
We tend to be attracted to those who manipulate and control us

Who's gonna stop when there's secrets to keep
No one will intervene when there are still things to hide

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VANESSA JOY AMOROSI, MARK RONALD HOLDEN, AXEL BREITUNG

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