Only One Thing
Big Heavy Stuff Lyrics


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And if all cars break down instead of growing old
And then I would go around each and every one
Every rock I would pound until there's only stones
Every rock I would go around, each and every one

There's only one thing that I can break
There's only one thing that I can break
There's only one thing that I can break
There's only one thing that I can break

And if all cars break down instead of growing up
Every rock I would pound, each and every one

There's only one thing that I can break
There's only one thing that I can break
There's only one thing that I can break
There's only one thing that I can break

There's only one thing that I can break
There's only one thing that I can break
There's only one thing that I can break
There's only one thing I can break

There's only one thing that I can break
There's only one thing that I can break




There's only one thing that I can break
There's only one thing

Overall Meaning

that I can break



The lyrics of Big Heavy Stuff's song "Only One Thing" are somewhat abstract and open to interpretation. The song describes the singer's desire to break something, specifically the notion that cars will continue to age and deteriorate over time. The repeated refrain of "there's only one thing that I can break" seems to suggest a sense of frustration or helplessness, as if the singer is faced with a problem that they cannot solve or a situation that they cannot change.


The line "every rock I would pound until there's only stones" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's perseverance in the face of adversity. Rather than giving up, they will continue to push forward and try to overcome whatever challenge they are facing. The image of pounding rocks may also suggest a sense of futility or pointlessness, as if the singer is engaging in a fruitless task that will never truly be completed.


Overall, "Only One Thing" is a reflective and introspective song that invites listeners to contemplate their own struggles and frustrations. The repeated refrain of "there's only one thing that I can break" serves as a reminder that we are often limited in our ability to change things, and that the best we can do is to keep pushing forward and pounding away at the rocks that we encounter along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

And if all cars break down instead of growing old
If all cars were to malfunction instead of becoming outdated with time


And then I would go around each and every one
I would make an effort to attend to each and every broken-down car


Every rock I would pound until there's only stones
I would work zealously on every single repair until it's completed perfectly


Every rock I would go around, each and every one
I would not overlook even a single task as each and every one is equally significant


There's only one thing that I can break
The only thing that I can control in this situation is my own determination to repair and fix things


There's only one thing I can break
The only aspect I can break is my own limitations that hinder me from getting the job done


There's only one thing that I can break
I cannot break broken cars, but I can break barriers and fix them


There's only one thing that I can break
The sole thing that is possible for me to break is the cycle of fixing vehicles and moving forward




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