One Life
Eclipse Lyrics


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On the streets where I used to live
Where the child became a man
What I thought would always be
Were just castles made of sand

Kicking in the doors of Eden
Bursting into flames and Iโ€ฒm gonna crash
Hiding won't stop the flooding
And the rain is gonna head my way
But I donโ€ฒt wanna close my eyes

One life - burning inside me
One life - I gotta break free
I'm living my life without these walls
One life - my life
One life - do it without fear
One life - seeing it so clear
I'm living my life without these walls
One life - my life

Iโ€ฒm going back where I wanna be
This is real not a memory
Made of steel with a heart of gold
Is where we meet when I grow old

Time is not my friend I hate it
I thought weโ€ฒd never die
I was young and free
Counting down the days I still got
And I really gotta make them last
No I don't wanna close my eyes

One life - burning inside me
One life - I gotta break free
Iโ€ฒm living my life without these walls
One life - my life
One life - do it without fear
One life - seeing it so clear




I'm living my life without these walls
One life - my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eclipse's song "One Life" talk about breaking free from the limitations of a past life and living without fear. The singer reflects on his past, growing up on the streets where he had to become an adult. He remembers what he thought would be permanent was just temporary and compares them to castles made of sand. The chorus emphasizes his determination to live life with passion and no restrictions, free from the walls that have held him back. He wants to make the most of every moment he has, as time is not his friend and he hates it.


The verse where he says he's "going back where I wanna be" is a hopeful one because it indicates he has found a place where he feels comfortable and happy. He believes that place is "made of steel with a heart of gold," emphasizing the importance of being strong and resilient while still maintaining kindness and empathy. He acknowledges that he always thought he was young and free and would never die, but he now sees the value in counting down his days and making them last. He refuses to close his eyes to the opportunities around him.


The message that "One Life" holds is that life is fleeting and precious, so it's essential to live it to the fullest without letting fear and restrictions hinder progress. The lyrics' mood is mostly hopeful and motivational, with the determination to break free and make the most of every moment. It's a reminder to appreciate what we have and seize every opportunity that comes our way.


Line by Line Meaning

On the streets where I used to live
I reflect on my past and remember where I came from


Where the child became a man
I grew up and learned how to handle the world


What I thought would always be
My expectations of the future were unrealistic


Were just castles made of sand
They crumbled and changed with time, not as solid as I believed


Kicking in the doors of Eden
I am exploring the unknown, pushing boundaries


Bursting into flames and I'm gonna crash
I am taking risks and may not always succeed


Hiding won't stop the flooding
Avoiding problems won't solve them


And the rain is gonna head my way
Difficulties and obstacles will come my way


But I don't wanna close my eyes
I want to experience everything, good and bad


One life - burning inside me
I have one chance to live and make the most of it


One life - I gotta break free
I can't be held back by fear or limitations


I'm living my life without these walls
I am breaking free from constraints and living on my own terms


One life - my life
I am in charge of my own destiny


One life - do it without fear
I won't let fear hold me back from achieving my dreams


One life - seeing it so clear
My vision for my life is crystal clear


I'm living my life without these walls
I am embracing freedom and living authentically


One life - my life
I am taking ownership of my existence


I'm going back where I wanna be
I am regaining control of my life and returning to my desired path


This is real not a memory
I am living in the present and making memories for the future


Made of steel with a heart of gold
I am strong and resilient, while also kind and compassionate


Is where we meet when I grow old
I will look back on my life with pride and satisfaction


Time is not my friend I hate it
I wish I had more time to accomplish everything I want


I thought we'd never die
I took for granted the limited time we have on this earth


I was young and free
I lived recklessly without thought for the future


Counting down the days I still got
I am aware of my mortality and want to make the most of my remaining time


And I really gotta make them last
I want to live a fulfilling life and make every moment count




Writer(s): Erik Martensson, Magnus Lars Henriksson

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