Taking their name from the classic Beatles track, BlackByrd are in the process of turning adult-contemporary pop convention on its head, thanks to Lamb's new-found talent as a critical songwriter. "We've all grown, as people and entertainers," Lamb says. "We're artists now, and loving every minute."
Since January 2012, BlackByrd, along with promoter and music-industry veteran Mike Fuller as manager, have been creating a body of work that will be released as 13-track debut album this September.
One Way Lane
BlackByrd Lyrics
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You gotta read the signs or you will be misled
I sure ain't no plain Jane one way lane
Every second every minute every hour every day
Is a complicated road filled with many castaways
Waste none of your time travelling blind
You better wake up sleepyhead do as I say
Mama used to say Don't do as I do
Because life sure ain't no plain Jane one way lane
You've got to stop (Stop)
And listen
Then love all the ways
Life ain't no one way lane
If you don't stop (Stop)
You miss it when you love
Crash bang in front of your face
Whoo oo oo oo oo oo oo
Whoo oo oo oo oo oo oo
When your days are dark when you're feeling so blue
When you're searchin' for the answers everywhere but you
You know things ain't the same you feel the change
So if you realise that the past's a waste of time well then what about the future it's the gift of your time
Wake up sleepyhead, you're living blind
Don't you do what I do
Because life sure ain't no plain Jane one way lane
You've got to stop (Stop)
And listen
Then love all the ways
Life ain't no one way lane
If you don't stop (Stop)
You'll miss it when you love
Crash bang in front of your face
Everybody sing it now
Na na na na na na
Na na na, na na na, na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Na na na, na na na, na na na
Na na na na na
Yeah, life is a journey
We all just passin' through
So many ups and downs along the way
Well trust you heart in every way
Don't let it break you
Every lesson will make you realise in time you'll see
Your purpose and your destiny
Stop (Stop)
And listen
Then love all the ways
Life ain't no one way lane
If you don't stop (Stop)
You'll miss it when you love
Crash bang in front of your face
Oh now
You gotta look both ways
Stop and listen honey
Life ain't no one way lane
The song "One Way Lane" by BlackByrd begins with the singer urging the listener to wake up and pay attention to the signs around them, lest they be misled. The lyrics also warn against blindly following others and instead taking the time to stop and listen in order to make the most of life's many opportunities. Throughout the song, the theme of life as a journey is central, with the singer emphasizing the need to be open to different paths and to trust in oneself and one's own purpose.
The chorus of the song drives home this message, with the repeated refrain of "Stop and listen / Then love all the ways / Life ain't no one way lane." The song encourages listeners to take control of their own lives and make choices that will lead them to their own destinies, rather than simply following the crowd or letting life pass them by.
Overall, "One Way Lane" is an uplifting song that encourages listeners to be proactive in pursuing their dreams and living life to the fullest, even in the face of challenges and setbacks.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up sleepyhead smell the coffee by your bed
Get up and pay attention to what's going on around you
You gotta read the signs or you will be misled
Pay attention to what's happening or you'll make a mistake
I sure ain't no plain Jane one way lane
I'm unique and life is full of twists and turns
Every second every minute every hour every day
Life is complicated and constantly changing
Is a complicated road filled with many castaways
Life is full of challenges and obstacles
Waste none of your time travelling blind
Don't waste time ignoring what's happening around you
Don't you do what I do
Don't repeat my mistakes
You better wake up sleepyhead do as I say
Pay attention and follow my instructions
Mama used to say Don't do as I do
My mother warned me not to repeat her mistakes
Because life sure ain't no plain Jane one way lane
Life is full of surprises and unexpected twists
You've got to stop (Stop)
Take a break and pay attention
And listen
Pay attention to what's happening around you
Then love all the ways
Be open to all possibilities
Life ain't no one way lane
Life is full of options and possibilities
If you don't stop (Stop)
If you don't pay attention
You miss it when you love
You might miss out on something important
Crash bang in front of your face
You'll be surprised by what happens
When your days are dark when you're feeling so blue
When you're feeling down and low
When you're searchin' for the answers everywhere but you
When you're looking for answers outside of yourself
You know things ain't the same you feel the change
You can sense when something is different
So if you realise that the past's a waste of time well then what about the future it's the gift of your time
Don't dwell on the past, focus on the future
Wake up sleepyhead, you're living blind
Pay attention, don't be ignorant of what's happening around you
Na na na na na na Na na na, na na na, na na na Na na na na na
Singing and enjoying life
Yeah, life is a journey
Life is an adventure
We all just passin' through
We're just here for a short time
So many ups and downs along the way
Life is full of highs and lows
Well trust your heart in every way
Believe in yourself and your intuition
Don't let it break you
Don't give up or let life defeat you
Every lesson will make you realise in time you'll see
Every experience will help you grow and learn
Your purpose and your destiny
Your reason for being and where you're headed
Oh now
Listen up
You gotta look both ways
Pay attention to everything around you
Stop and listen honey
Take a moment to be present and aware
Life ain't no one way lane
Life is full of choices and paths to take
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@babadee2949
The Black Keys - Lonely Boy
Well, I'm so above you
And it's plain to see
But I came to love you anyway
So you pulled my heart out
And I don't mind bleedin'
Any old time, you keep me waitin'
Waitin', waitin'
Oh, whoa, oh
I got a love that keeps me waitin'
Oh, whoa, oh
I got a love that keeps me waitin'
I'm a lonely boy
I'm a lonely boy
Oh, whoa, oh
I got a love that keeps me waitin'
Well, your mama kept you
But your daddy left you
And I should've done you just the same
But I came to love you
Am I born to bleed?
Any old time, you keep me waitin'
Waitin', waitin'
Oh, whoa, oh
I got a love that keeps me waitin'
Oh, whoa, oh
I got a love that keeps me waitin'
I'm a lonely boy
I'm a lonely boy
Oh, whoa, oh
I got a love that keeps me waitin'
Hey
Oh, whoa, oh
I got a love that keeps me waitin'
Oh, whoa, oh
I got a love that keeps me waitin'
I'm a lonely boy
I'm a lonely boy
Oh, whoa, oh
I got a love that keeps me waitin'
@aatishshinde3195
He's a 48 year old, actor, musician and a part-time security guard. He was casted as an extra for the music video but the director saw him grooving and asked him to perform and this was the only take they shot.
@LiamDoyle
Aatish Shinde just learned this from an Alan Cross podcast. More people need to know the origins of this video.
@kwkylewilliams462
What a legend
@m1z3re
I knew this shit was gonna go,hard when I saw this mans sleeves were rolled up.
@notydino
Thanks, you answered my question before i had the chance to ask it.
@afroloco1553
I think he also performs in one of the hours from Pharrel Williams Happy, at a gas station.
@l33tsamurai
Wherever this man is now, I wish him well.
@zerocal76
He's in quarentine like the rest of us brother! :D
@Axonteer
@@zerocal76 No quarantine here - just mostly a lockdown but no curfew #fuckyea
@hayo2498
Same