Their sound is a mix of indie rock and electronic music, most recently integrating organic sounds into their music. Friends since the age of fourteen, Athlete have wide-ranging influences that include Grandaddy and Flaming Lips.
One Million
Athlete Lyrics
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And she hasn't got a clue that she's become
A good Samaritan
I missed her name before I blink from the scene she'd run away
If I got the chance to meet her once again
What would I hear her say?
It was just one of those things I needed to deal with
It was just one of those things
There was just one at the top of a pile of one million
And there's no way of counting all our loss
What was I thinking of?
As it kicks off I kept myself to myself and looked away
Should've put my foot in but I just stayed
Wrapped up in my own world
It was just one of those things I needed to deal with
It was just one of those things
It was just one of those things I needed to deal with
There was just one at the top of a pile of one million
And she will be there for many years to come
Wondering where I am
It was just one of those things I needed to deal with
It was just one of those things
It was just one of those things that I should've dealt with
It was just one of those things
(this was just one of those things I needed to deal with
This was just one of those things
This was just one of those things I needed to deal with
This was just one of those things)
(this is just one of those things I needed to deal with
This is just one of those things)
The song "One Million" by Athlete is a reflective and introspective track about missed opportunities and the regret that comes with them. The lyrics describe a scenario in which the singer missed out on the chance to connect with someone who could have made a significant impact on their life. The person in question is described as "one at the top of a pile of one million," someone who stands out from the crowd as a potential source of inspiration or guidance.
Despite their potential, the person is unaware of the impact they have on others, living their life as a "good Samaritan" without realizing the significance of their actions. The singer is haunted by the missed opportunity to connect with this person, wondering what could have been if they had taken the chance to meet them again. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and self-blame, with the singer acknowledging that it was "just one of those things" they needed to deal with.
The repetition of the phrase "It was just one of those things I needed to deal with" throughout the song reinforces the idea of missed opportunities and the importance of taking action when the opportunity arises. The song serves as a reminder to listeners to seize the moment and not let potential connections slip away.
Line by Line Meaning
There was just one at the top of a pile of one million
Despite being one in a million, she stood out among the others.
And she hasn't got a clue that she's become a good Samaritan
She doesn't realize that she's doing something good for others.
I missed her name before I blink from the scene she'd run away
I didn't even get to know her name before she disappeared quickly from my sight.
If I got the chance to meet her once again, what would I hear her say?
If I was presented with the opportunity to meet her again, what would she say to me?
It was just one of those things I needed to deal with
It was one of those things that I had to manage or overcome.
And there's no way of counting all our loss, what was I thinking of?
There's no method to count all the things we've lost or suffered, what was I considering?
As it kicks off I kept myself to myself and looked away
As the situation started to escalate, I kept to myself and averted my gaze.
Should've put my foot in but I just stayed wrapped up in my own world
I should've intervened, but I just stayed within my own personal bubble.
And she will be there for many years to come wondering where I am
She'll be there for a long time wondering about my whereabouts.
This was just one of those things I needed to deal with
This was just one of the situations that I had to confront.
This is just one of those things I needed to deal with
This is just one of the things that I have to deal with presently.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CAREY WILLETTS, JOEL POTT, STEVEN ROBERTS, TIMOTHY WANSTALL
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Reuben Spry
Am I the only one on the planet who thinks this is their best album (by FAR)?
Prisoner42
I listened to this song while I was on the beach with my family, then while I was in the country with my other family, this song reminds me of orange ice cream, good memories
Benjamin Spry
Brings back memories of my childhood journeys in the car...
iseabbv
@catfacechimp I was always more of a fan of Tourist tbh. Vehicles and Animals was a very good album, and for a while was my favourite. I dont think I got Tourist to start with, but i sat down for an hour, properly immersed myself in it and enjoyed it much more. Agreed Beyond The neighbourhood wasn't a worldbeater, but it was ok. And Black Swan seems interesting
lovemysw
thanks for sharing!
Mary Cob
💙🚀
dsr83510
F**k booze,weed and strippers. This song is BETTER than all of that. 2:41-4:18 PURE Ecstasy
Chris Harborne
Quality
catfacechimp
@iseabbv Yeah, beyond the neighborhood really wasnt that great. It's almost like they tried to be too much like coldplay
tyler hinton
5 people are not good Samaritans.