I'm Not The Only One
Attica Riots Lyrics

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I'm not the only one
Lonely enough to come
To this place tonight
I'm not the only one

Packed myself some cigarettes
Paced around the halls
I've got no one to see me out

So I call upon the crowd

And you came here with the possibility of love
For that I thank you all
Yeah!

I'm not the only one
Lonely enough to come
To this place tonight
I'm not the only one

I'm not the only one
Lonely enough to come
To this place tonight
I'm not the only one

I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one

I got dressed in the lights tonight
And I feel so self aware
No, there's nothing on me that's an accident
Yet I feel so unprepared

And you came here with the possibility of love
For that I thank you all

I'm not the only one
Lonely enough to come
To this place tonight
I'm not the only one

I'm not the only one
Lonely enough to come
To this place tonight
I'm not the only one

I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one

I finally found the place where courage hides
Evasive in its nature and it's time
Better take a leap of faith and learn to fly
Before the courage in your heart begins to die
You put one foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other

I'm not the only one
Lonely enough to come
To this place tonight
I'm not the only one

I'm not the only one
Lonely enough to come
To this place tonight
I'm not the only one

I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one

(Gotta get it right) got a vision of lights
(Gotta get it out) got a taste of the night
(Gotta get it right) got a glimpse of the pace inside
(Gotta get it out) where's there nowhere to hide
(Gotta get it right) got a vision of lights
(Gotta get it out) got a taste of the night

(Gotta get it right) got a glimpse of the pace inside
(Gotta get it out) where's there nowhere to hide

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Attica Riots's song "I'm Not The Only One" convey a sense of loneliness, self-awareness, and the search for love or connection. The opening lines suggest that the singer is not the only one who feels lonely enough to come to this gathering or place tonight. It implies that others share this feeling of isolation and are seeking solace or connection in this communal setting.

The second verse mentions packing cigarettes and pacing around the halls, indicating a restless state of mind and a desire for someone to see the singer off. This could symbolize a longing for companionship or support. The line "So I call upon the crowd" implies that the singer is reaching out to the people at this gathering, perhaps hoping to find a sense of belonging or understanding among them.

The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer is not the only one who is lonely enough to be present in this place tonight, emphasizing the shared experience of isolation. The following verse highlights the singer getting dressed in the lights, feeling self-aware, and yet unprepared. This implies that despite putting on a confident or composed façade, there is still a vulnerability or insecurity within that the singer acknowledges.

The final verse brings in the theme of courage, suggesting that the singer has found the place where courage hides and now must take a leap of faith and learn to fly before their courage starts to fade. This can be interpreted as a call to action or a reminder to seize opportunities for growth and connection, rather than letting fear hold them back.

Overall, the lyrics of "I'm Not The Only One" explore feelings of loneliness, the search for companionship, and the need for courage to overcome barriers to connection. It suggests that there are others who share these experiences and that finding a sense of belonging can be achieved through reaching out and taking risks.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not the only one
There are others who are similarly lonely and seeking companionship

Lonely enough to come
Feeling isolated enough to gather the courage to be present in this place

To this place tonight
To this specific location at this time

I'm not the only one
There are others who share the same emotions and experiences

Packed myself some cigarettes
Brought along cigarettes with me

Paced around the halls
Walked back and forth in the corridors

I've got no one to see me out
There is no one to bid me farewell

So I call upon the crowd
I seek support and connection from the people gathered here

And you came here with the possibility of love
You arrived with the potential for a romantic connection

For that I thank you all
I express gratitude to everyone for bringing the possibility of love

Yeah!
An exclamation of enthusiasm or agreement

I got dressed in the lights tonight
I adorned myself in vibrant illumination this evening

And I feel so self-aware
I am incredibly conscious of myself and my surroundings

No, there's nothing on me that's an accident
Every aspect of my appearance is intentional and purposeful

Yet I feel so unprepared
Despite my careful preparations, I still lack readiness

I finally found the place where courage hides
I have discovered the location where bravery is concealed

Evasive in its nature and it's time
Courage is elusive by its very nature, and now is the moment to find it

Better take a leap of faith and learn to fly
It is wise to take a risk and have faith in order to soar

Before the courage in your heart begins to die
To prevent the dwindling of the bravery within you

You put one foot in front of the other
You take each step gradually and sequentially

One foot in front of the other
Continuing to persevere and move forward steadily

One foot in front of the other
Persistently advancing by placing one foot ahead of the other

(Gotta get it right) got a vision of lights
Must strive for correctness, as there is a spectacle of illuminations

(Gotta get it out) got a taste of the night
Need to express oneself, as there is a sensation of the nighttime

(Gotta get it right) got a glimpse of the pace inside
Must achieve accuracy, as there is a brief perception of the intensity within

(Gotta get it out) where's there nowhere to hide
Must let it out, as there is no place to conceal oneself

(Gotta get it right) got a vision of lights
Must strive for correctness, as there is a spectacle of illuminations

(Gotta get it out) got a taste of the night
Need to express oneself, as there is a sensation of the nighttime

(Gotta get it right) got a glimpse of the pace inside
Must achieve accuracy, as there is a brief perception of the intensity within

(Gotta get it out) where's there nowhere to hide
Must let it out, as there is no place to conceal oneself

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bobby Desjarlais, Kyle Erickson, Dave Erickson, Anders Erickson

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