One way
Amy Carr Lyrics
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I've thought a lot about this compromise
And here I am stuck on this airplane wondering why.
Why do we delay in this round trip dismay
When were only wishing for one way?
All I hear are voices of strangers,
The moon's half empty in the sky
And here I am stuck on this airplane
Wondering
Why
Why
Why
When the knots pulling me tighter, start to tear
Would you hang on or leave me?
Would you always be there?
In Amy Carr's song One Way, the singer reflects on a difficult decision to compromise in a relationship. The opening line, "Your world fades beyond my window," sets a tone of separation and distance. The singer has seemingly made a commitment to something, possibly the relationship itself, but is now on an airplane feeling stuck and uncertain. They question why they continue with this "round trip dismay" when they only wanted a one-way path. The repetition of "Why" highlights the confusion and frustration the singer feels.
As the song progresses, the singer's anxiety increases with the line, "When the knots pulling me tighter, start to tear," suggesting that they feel trapped and suffocated by their situation. The singer then poses a poignant question to their partner, "Would you hang on or leave me, Would you always be there?" indicating that they fear their compromise may result in being left behind, alone and unsupported.
The song's lyrics ultimately convey the internal struggle of someone torn between wanting to honor a commitment and the fear of it costing them their happiness and security. The song speaks to the complexity of relationships and the sacrifices one may make in such a partnership.
Line by Line Meaning
Your world fades beyond my window,
I'm on an airplane and I'm leaving behind everything I've known.
I've thought a lot about this compromise
I've had to make some tough decisions to leave, and I've spent a long time considering them.
And here I am stuck on this airplane wondering why.
I'm feeling a lot of doubt and questioning whether leaving was the right choice.
Why do we delay in this round trip dismay
I'm questioning why we can't just make a one-way trip instead of constantly going back and forth.
When were only wishing for one way?
All I really want is to go where I'm going and not look back.
All I hear are voices of strangers,
On the plane, I'm surrounded by people I don't know.
The moon's half empty in the sky
I'm feeling lonely and like something important is missing.
And here I am stuck on this airplane
I'm trapped in this situation, feeling alone and questioning my choices.
Wondering
I can't stop questioning my decisions and my situation.
Why
I don't understand why things have to be so difficult and painful.
Why
I don't understand why things have to be so difficult and painful.
Why
I don't understand why things have to be so difficult and painful.
When the knots pulling me tighter, start to tear
When things get really tough and I'm feeling pulled apart…
Would you hang on or leave me?
…will you be there to support me or will you walk away?
Would you always be there?
Would you be a constant presence in my life and help me navigate difficult situations?
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Written by: LARRY NORMAN
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