One Song Away
Cassadee Pope Lyrics

Late at night
It is a late hour in the night, implying that the singer is alone and likely feeling lonely.

Can't go to sleep
The singer is having trouble sleeping, which suggests they may be experiencing anxiety or restless thoughts.

It's just me and the radio
With nobody to keep the singer company, they turn to the radio for solace and companionship.

Every single melody
Every song the artist hears on the radio is affecting them emotionally.

Is wrecking me
The songs are upsetting the artist, which suggests they may be experiencing heartbreak or some other emotional pain.

And I know I'm getting close
The singer is aware of their emotional state and recognizes that they are nearing a breaking point.

To losing all control
The singer is on the verge of losing their composure or giving in to their emotions completely.

And picking up the phone
The artist is contemplating calling someone, likely a former partner or love interest.

I'm one song away
The artist is aware that a single song could push them to the brink of emotional breakdown and compel them to reach out to their former partner.

From breaking down and calling you up
The artist is acknowledging that they are close to losing control and calling their former partner, likely out of longing or heartbreak.

And each one that plays is telling me that I'm still in love
The songs on the radio remind the singer of their love for their former partner, making it harder for them to move on.

Every word in every line
The lyrics of each song the artist hears are resonating with them and making them feel more emotional.

Is singing how I feel tonight
The lyrics of the songs on the radio are expressing the same emotions that the singer is feeling at that moment.

It's all I can take
The singer is at their emotional breaking point and struggling to maintain their composure.

Now I'm one song away
The singer is so close to breaking down and reaching out to their former partner that a single song stands between them and that action.

I'm just one song away
The artist repeats this line to emphasize how close they are to giving in to their emotions and calling their former partner.

I could turn it off or tune it out
The artist could choose to stop listening to the radio and avoid the emotions it is bringing up in them.

But I'm too gone for saving now so
The singer feels like they have already reached a point of no return and cannot be saved from their emotional turmoil.

What's the use
The singer sees no point in trying to resist their emotions since they feel like they are already overwhelmed by them.

No matter what I try to do, I'm back and forth
The artist is grappling with their emotions and struggling to make a decision, constantly changing their mind about whether to reach out to their former partner.

I toss and turn and think of you
The artist is struggling to sleep and keeps thinking about their former partner, further contributing to their emotional state.

The later that it gets
As the night wears on, the artist's emotions become more intense and harder to control.

The more I wanna give in
As the singer becomes more emotional and overwhelmed, their desire to reach out to their former partner grows stronger.