Only One
Chris Lake feat. Nastala Lyrics
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Scarlet And Other Stories
Only One Reason
If there's Sunday in their eyes
and they can't disguise it
Half-sick of shadows grayer
than the fair Elaine knows
It's four hours after twelve
Feeling so afraid
like a child in an air-raid
And if there's only one reason
to live in this world
I'll find it
And if there's only one reason
to give of yourself
Ask the lonely and the dying
If your drowning in the doubt
as the candle goes out
Faces at the window
and a whispering that won't go
Focus on the dawn
and the promise of morning
Look ahead of winter
Let the breath of summer into you
They're always waiting for morning
Always waiting for light to come around
Always waiting for morning
and the light to come shining in
The lyrics to Chris Lake’s song “Only One” tell a story of fear and doubt, but ultimately offer hope in the promise of a better tomorrow. The song begins with a description of someone who is feeling lost and insecure, unsure of themselves and half-sick of the darkness around them. This feeling of fear is intensified by references to air raids and the sense of impending danger.
Despite this atmosphere of fear, the song holds out hope for a reason to live in this world. The lyrics suggest that this reason may not be immediately apparent, but it is out there waiting to be discovered. The song invites the listener to ask the lonely and dying what gives meaning to their lives, suggesting that it is through connecting with others that we can find purpose and hope.
As the song progresses, it urges the listener to focus on the promise of a new day, to look beyond the darkness of winter and let the breath of summer into their lives. The repeated refrain of “Always waiting for morning and the light to come shining in” captures this sense of hope for a brighter future, even in the midst of fear and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
All About Eve
This song is from the album 'Scarlet And Other Stories' by Chris Lake.
Only One Reason
The singer is looking for a reason to live in this world and give of himself.
If there's Sunday in their eyes
The singer can tell if someone is happy and content by looking into their eyes.
and they can't disguise it
The person's happiness is genuine and cannot be hidden.
Half-sick of shadows grayer
The singer is tired of feeling down and depressed.
than the fair Elaine knows
The singer feels worse than the character Elaine in the story 'Scarlet And Other Stories.'
It's four hours after twelve
It is late at night.
and you're scared of yourself
The singer is feeling anxious and unsure of himself.
Feeling so afraid
The singer is experiencing a lot of fear and uncertainty.
like a child in an air-raid
The singer feels vulnerable and exposed, like a child in the midst of a dangerous situation.
And if there's only one reason to live in this world
The singer is still searching for a purpose for his existence.
I'll find it
The singer is determined to find that one reason to live.
And if there's only one reason to give of yourself
The singer also wants to know why he should be generous and altruistic.
Ask the lonely and the dying
The singer thinks that people who are lonely or dying might have some insight into what really matters in life.
If your drowning in the doubt
The singer is struggling with a lot of doubt and uncertainty.
as the candle goes out
This may be a metaphor for the end of a relationship or a loss of hope.
Faces at the window
The singer sees faces looking in at him, perhaps as a sign of his own isolation.
and a whispering that won't go
The singer is haunted by a mysterious whispering sound that is difficult to ignore.
Focus on the dawn
The singer advises himself (or someone else) to look forward to the beginning of a new day.
and the promise of morning
The dawn represents a new beginning, full of possibility and potential.
Look ahead of winter
Even in the midst of darkness and coldness (literally or metaphorically), there is reason to hope for warmth and light.
Let the breath of summer into you
The singer encourages himself (or someone else) to be refreshed and encouraged by the promise of future warmth and growth.
They're always waiting for morning
People are always looking for hope and light, especially in the midst of darkness and difficulty.
Always waiting for light to come around
This line reiterates the previous one, emphasizing the universal human desire for hope and light.
Always waiting for morning
The singer repeats this line one more time to drive home the point that people are always seeking hope and light in their lives.
and the light to come shining in
This is a metaphor for hope, renewal, and the arrival of something good in one's life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHRIS LAKE, GITA LAKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JettLV
Don’t know how many times I go back to this track. Huge classic in my life. Anyone that calls themselves a dj and doesn’t know this cannot call themselves underground.
@djsupertee8790
correct i try to fit in into my sets on most months
classic i will never get tired of this tune
@djrichwinters7358
This was my game changer tune on most sets back in the day playing out. It just separated the clubbers from the clowns lol
@cassiem1148
Samesies
@marcl9328
its a classic electro banger...love this track
@brandondorrance4660
Top tier electro from the golden era
@jaredslaney6246
Still loving this song many years later... still just as good. LOVEEE
@jintanaosborne4249
16 years later I’m still listening to this song and love it ❤
@nicoleashley1465
Whenever this song comes on Pandora, it puts me in the best mood! Love it! 😄
@takatrip7560
Nicole Parello play it on a loop then. duh.