1x1x1
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You don’t hear your intuition, cause it says
You ain’t no follower, and it says
You ain’t no yellow-belly, and it says
You ain’t no broken horse, and it says
You are here to take the punches one by one
You’re here to learn your lessons one by one
You’re here to peal the layers off one by one
By one by one by one by one

You don’t hear your intuition, cause it says
You were blessed with sensitivity, but it says
You can’t fly with such a heavy heart, heavy heart
You gotta do what must be done so learn to do it with some melody, melody
You are here to let the cards fall one by one
You’re here to let your walls down one by one
You’re here to peal the layers off one by one
By one by one by one by one

If you keep tryin’ to fill your holes with the next best thing
Well then the next best thing will give you more and more holes
Keep tryin’ to fill your holes with the next best thing
And the next best thing will give you more and more holes
You were better as a simple one, simple one
Yeah you were better as a simple one, simple one
So peal your layers off one by one by one
Peal your layers off one by one by one




Peal your layers off one by one by one
By one by one by one by one

Overall Meaning

In Cloud Cult's song 1x1x1, the lyrics speak to an individual's intuition and the importance of being true to oneself. The repeated line "You don't hear your intuition, cause it says" is a reminder that often our inner voice speaks louder than we give credit to. The subsequent lines "You ain't no follower", "You ain't no yellow-belly", "You ain't no broken horse" all point towards the idea of not conforming to societal or external pressures that may hinder personal growth.


The lyrics also emphasize the notion of taking things one step at a time. "You're here to take the punches one by one", "You're here to learn your lessons one by one", "By one by one by one". It's a message of patience and perseverance, knowing that progress takes time and effort. Later in the song, the lyrics mention the need to let go of emotional baggage and to approach life with a lighter heart, "You can't fly with such a heavy heart, heavy heart". The suggestion to let walls down one by one and to peel away layers slowly is a reminder that progress takes time, and individual growth is a journey.


Overall, the lyrics to 1x1x1 encourage individuals to listen to their inner self and to approach life with patience and determination. The song is a reminder to stay true to oneself rather than conforming to societal expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

You don’t hear your intuition, cause it says
You are not listening to your inner voice, because it reminds you


You ain’t no follower, and it says
You are not meant to follow others, as your intuition tells you


You ain’t no yellow-belly, and it says
You are not a coward, as your intuition reassures you


You ain’t no broken horse, and it says
You are not defeated, as your intuition acknowledges your strength


You are here to take the punches one by one
You are meant to face challenges one at a time in order to grow


You’re here to learn your lessons one by one
You are meant to gain wisdom by experiencing lessons one at a time


You’re here to peal the layers off one by one
You are meant to uncover your true self by removing layers of conditioning one at a time


By one by one by one by one
This process occurs gradually and takes time


If you keep tryin’ to fill your holes with the next best thing
If you constantly seek external validation or material possessions to fulfill you


Well then the next best thing will give you more and more holes
You will never feel complete and will seek more and more external things to fill the void


Keep tryin’ to fill your holes with the next best thing
Continuing this pattern will only exacerbate feelings of emptiness


And the next best thing will give you more and more holes
Because it is not possible to find inner fulfillment through external means


You were better as a simple one, simple one
Your true self is better off being true to who you are, without external trappings


Yeah you were better as a simple one, simple one
Simplicity is key to finding inner peace and fulfillment


So peal your layers off one by one by one
Uncovering your true self, one layer at a time


Peal your layers off one by one by one
Continuing this process


Peal your layers off one by one by one
Until you reveal your true self


By one by one by one by one
Slowly but surely




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