One Desire
Collin Mcloughlin Lyrics
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The subtle games you play, I can't get off my mind
I'ts like you live for the chase,
live for the thrill of the fight
Build me up, break me down, and then take flight
I think I'm done, I'm tired of trying, trying now
I can't stand, all the lying that I've always heard
So here I stand, one desire,
A plan to make this right
I think I'm done, I'm tired of trying, trying now
I can't stand, all the lying that I've always heard
You and I, never fit this script the way we should
So here I stand, one desire,
A plan to make this right
I think I'm done, I'm tired of trying, trying now
I can't stand, all the lying that I've always heard
You and I, never fit this script the way we should
So here I stand, one desire,
A plan to make this right
The lyrics to Collin McLoughlin's song "One Desire" describe a tumultuous relationship where one person is constantly playing mind games and causing confusion for the other. The singer is exhausted from trying to make things work and is stating that they are ready to move on. The repeated line "I think I'm done, I'm tired of trying," emphasizes the singer's exhaustion and frustration.
The first verse describes the confusion and games played by the other person. They live for the "chase" and enjoy causing chaos in the relationship. The line "Build me up, break me down, and then take flight" suggests that the other person enjoys manipulating the singer's emotions and then disappearing. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer is tired of trying and can't handle the lying that has been happening in the relationship. The line "You and I, never fit this script the way we should" suggests that despite trying, the relationship was never destined to work out the way either person wanted it to.
The singer's "one desire" is to make things right, but it is unclear whether this means fixing the relationship or finally being able to move on. Overall, the song portrays the exhaustion and frustration that can come from being in a complicated and confusing relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought I'd be traversing this road blind
I never expected to be lost in this situation
The subtle games you play, I can't get off my mind
The manipulative actions you take are constantly on my mind
It's like you live for the chase,
Live for the thrill of the fight
Your behavior seems to be centered around the excitement of the chase and the conflict it brings
Build me up, break me down, and then take flight
You continuously lift me up only to tear me down and then leave
I think I'm done, I'm tired of trying, trying now
I am exhausted from attempting to make this work
I can't stand, all the lying that I've always heard
I can no longer tolerate the constant dishonesty I have experienced
You and I, never fit this script the way we should
Our relationship does not follow the expected narrative
So here I stand, one desire,
A plan to make this right
I am standing here with a single goal in mind, to find a solution to fix this situation
Contributed by Anthony H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elenagrande9014
Dang, I miss this song so much. It's just as good as the first time I heard it. Made my day again!
@FeZerret
And another 4 years later it still Rocks
@renebuko6384
this song is ultra underrated
@TheMatt00999
Never thought I'd be traversin' this road blind. The subtle games you play I can't get off my mind. It's like you live for the chase, live for the love of the fight. Build me up, take me down and then take flight... I think I'm done, tired of tryin', tryin' now. I can't stand all the lying that I've always heard. You and I, never fit the script the way we should. So hear I stand, one desire, A plan to make this right.
@JJJochennn
This song still gives me thrills all over :o
@Kyance
:o
@JeanG
:o :o
@Zokrar
***** :o
@Yoakemaee
:o :o
@thomasthedankengine9536
+:o :o