One way
Chris and the Alphabeats Lyrics
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And I don't owe y'all nothing
But still I'm here to entertain you
Yeah, old dog with some new tricks
Got a few scars, caught a few licks (uh)
Put it on when the shoe fits
Not a stock up, got a blue chip
Got a couple raincoats in the Range to change
And keep dry in the world of lies and maintain
That's just how you gotta play the game
And I go and activated my mode
One way back to pace on that road
Revel in the highs, made it through the lows
When you wanna rise, yeah, that's just how it goes
Now you know I'm living for the rush
Always gotta feel it in my gut
Love and the lust for the life I clutch in the palm of my hand
Let me try my luck time and time again
Then play 'til I win, put another quarter in
Continue and then begin on the very same road I rode on the way in
Like its Groundhog Day again
Take shots on the chin like a champ when I take a loss
I just find another chance and I'm takin' off
With these sticky green plants that I'm faded off
On this road that I'll make it across
So I'm singin' like
I already paid my dues all on my own
And I don't owe y'all nothing
But still I'm here to entertain you
Rolling down this one way road
Rolling down this one way road
Rolling down this one way road
Rolling down this one way road (rolling down this one way road)
Uh, one way on the road sign
And it been that way since '09
Tryna make a play for the goal line
'Cause when them curtains raise, shit, it's showtime
Yeah, this is all I do, all I've done, given me the foresight too
From afar see it all from a bird's eye view
Any road blocks I plot and work right through
And I give everything I got
Only one way to live and I will not stop
Until I got a house way up on the hill and it sit on top
With umbrella insurance for rain drops
(And the bass gon' knock) When you ride around
Still on the road in which I am bound
From the front line to the higher ground
Pickin' up gems in life's so profound
That I've learned a lot and earned a lot at once
With a murder plot, killed the game up front
From a runt to the alpha wolf with no slumps
Just doing what I'm born to do, they all stumped
That month after month on the run, ain't done yet
Rough neck with a bottle and a blunt left (Yeah)
Instinct sharp for the gut checks
Then I ride off in the sunset singin' out
I already paid my dues all on my own
And I don't owe y'all nothing
But still I'm here to entertain you
Rolling down this one way road
Rolling down this one way road
Rolling down this one way road
Rolling down this one way road (rolling down this one way road)
Rolling down this one way road
Rolling down this one way road
Rolling down this one way road
The lyrics to Chris and the Alphabeats’s song “One Way” present a theme of support and guidance between two individuals. The singer is speaking to their loved one, assuring them that they are there to guide and light up their path when they lose their way. The singer is counting all the ways they are thinking of, highlighting the importance of the person they are speaking to. They assure them that they will remain beside them, no matter which way the road splits.
The chorus emphasizes the support the singer is offering to their loved one by lighting a match to guide them through the darkness. They want to remind their loved one that they are not alone even in moments of fear and hopelessness. The singer is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see their loved one through this difficult time, promising to follow them every step of the way, illuminating their journey.
Overall, the song "One Way" is about the importance of having someone to guide and support you through difficult times. It highlights the significance of knowing that you are not alone, and how someone else can lift you up when you lose your way.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, ha, ha, ooh
A joyful expression to begin the song
Ooh, ooh, ooh
A continuation of the joyous expression
So much for the way I thought it was, ah
My previous understanding was incorrect and I acknowledge it now
Counting all the ways I’m thinking of
I am actively considering all possible solutions
But I’m here to guide you. I’m right beside you
I am committed to helping and supporting you
I’ll light a match at midday
I will provide guidance even in the brightest of times
And I will light your way and see you through
I will help you navigate and overcome any obstacles
When the road you’re on splits in two
When you are at a crossroads
And everything depends on which you choose
The decision you make will be crucial
I’m here to guide you. I’m right beside you
I am here to provide guidance and support
I’ll strike a match at midday
I will provide guidance even in the brightest of times
And I will light your way and see you through
I will help you navigate and overcome any obstacles
When you lose your way and become afraid
When you feel lost and fearful
All seems hopeless when you’ve lost your way
It can feel overwhelming when you are unsure of your path
But I’m here to guide you. I’m right beside you
I am here to provide guidance and support
And I’ll remind you each day
I will consistently remind you of your goal and progress
And I will light your way and see you through
I am committed to helping you succeed
And I can hardly wait to see you through
I am eager to see you overcome and succeed
And I will light your way and see you through
I will continue to provide guidance and support until you succeed
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christian Webster, Jake Anthony Procanik
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