One Thing Leads to Another
FIXX Lyrics


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The deception with tact, just what are you trying to say?
You've got a blank face, which irritates
Communicate, pull out your party piece
You see dimensions in two
State your case with black or white
But when one little cross leads to shots, grit your teeth
You run for cover so discreet, why don't they:
Do what they say, say what you mean
One thing leads to another
You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another.

The impression that you sell
Passes in and out like a scent
But the long face that you see comes from living close
To your fears
If this is up then I'm up but you're running out of sight
You've seen your name on the walls
And when one little bump leads to shock miss a beat
You run for cover and there's heat, why don't they:

Do what they say, say what they mean
One thing leads to another
You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another
One thing leads to another

Then it's easy to believe
Somebody's been lying to me
But when the wrong word goes in the right ear
I know you've been lying to me
It's getting rough, off the cuff I've got to say enough's enough

Bigger the harder he falls
But when the wrong antidote is like a bulge on the throat
You runs for cover in the heat why don't they

Do what they say, say what they mean
One thing leads to another
You tell me something wrong, I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another




One thing leads to another
One thing leads to another

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "One Thing Leads to Another" by the British band Fixx are about the power of communication and the consequences of not speaking clearly. The first verse is addressed to someone who is being deceptive, who is conveying a message in a roundabout way. This is frustrating to the singer, who wants the person to be more direct and to "communicate" clearly. The second verse addresses the fear that drives people's behavior. If someone is living too close to their fears, they may not be able to see things clearly, and they may act impulsively without thinking through the consequences. The chorus repeats the phrase "one thing leads to another" several times, suggesting that actions have consequences and that one thing follows another in a series of events.


The third verse deals with the impact of lies on a relationship. The singer believes that someone has been lying to them, and they are coming to the point where they can no longer ignore it. The final verse references the saying "the bigger they are, the harder they fall," and suggests that if someone is not careful, they will fall hard. The wrong words or actions can have serious consequences, especially if they are misinterpreted or taken out of context.


In all, the song is a cautionary tale about the power of communication and the importance of being honest and direct with people. It suggests that if we are not careful, our actions can have unexpected consequences, and that one thing truly does lead to another.


Line by Line Meaning

The deception with tact, just what are you trying to say?
What is the hidden message behind your diplomatic words?


You've got a blank face, which irritates
Your poker face frustrates me.


Communicate, pull out your party piece
Speak your mind, show your best argument.


You see dimensions in two
You have a narrow view of things.


State your case with black or white
Be clear and concise, no grey areas.


But when one little cross leads to shots, grit your teeth
When a small disagreement escalates to aggression, be prepared to face the confrontation head-on.


You run for cover so discreet, why don't they:
When things get tough, you pretend to hide subtly, why can't they face the problem?


Do what they say, say what you mean
Follow through with your promises, be honest with your words.


One thing leads to another
Small issues escalate and lead to bigger problems.


You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long
I was misled by your false information, my mistake for listening too much.


The impression that you sell passes in and out like a scent
The image you project is fleeting and inconsistent.


But the long face that you see comes from living close to your fears
The sad expression you have is a result of your tendency to be afraid of confronting your inner demons.


If this is up then I'm up but you're running out of sight
If you're doing well, I'd like to join you, but it seems you're avoiding me.


You've seen your name on the walls
You've become well-known for your misdeeds.


And when one little bump leads to shock miss a beat
When a minor setback leads to an unexpected, adverse outcome, you're caught off guard.


You run for cover and there's heat, why don't they:
When things get tough, you hide, and there's tension in the air. Why can't they confront the problem?


Then it's easy to believe somebody's been lying to me
When things don't work out as expected, it's easy to suspect that someone has been deceitful.


But when the wrong word goes in the right ear
When information is misconstrued due to miscommunication, results can be disastrous.


I know you've been lying to me
I can tell you've been dishonest with me.


It's getting rough, off the cuff I've got to say enough's enough
Things are getting out of control, I have to speak my mind spontaneously and say it's time to stop.


Bigger the harder he falls
The greater the pride, the greater the downfall.


But when the wrong antidote is like a bulge on the throat
When the solution seems just as problematic as the initial problem, it's like something is stuck in your throat.


You runs for cover in the heat why don't they
When things get too hot, you hide, why can't they face the problem?


One thing leads to another
Small issues escalate and lead to bigger problems.


One thing leads to another
Small issues escalate and lead to bigger problems.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM WOODS, ALFRED AGIUS, CYRIL CURNIN, JAMES WEST-ORAM, PETER GREENALL

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@Peace2yaa

This is one of those songs that never "go out of style", imo. Whose still listening to this awesome band today??

@hoibsh21

Me!

@kimberlykinder1543

Me listing to it right now or i would not have read your dumb comment

@Peace2yaa

@@kimberlykinder1543 And what is SO dumb about my comment? And your'e "listing" or your'e "Listening"?

@Peace2yaa

@Scotty* Bucks It could be about just about anything. Politics, a relationship gone wrong, etc.. Depends on the person listening too it. What they take from it. The lyrics honestly don't do much for me, but the music itself, I will listen too all day long. Too each their own I guess.

@Peace2yaa

@Scotty* Bucks Your most welcome! Happy New Year!

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@1waychild

THIS is one of those iconic videos from the early MTV generation .... Nothing can replace it.
You HAD to be there.

@gordonmodel94jr.39

I want to memorize these lyrics and sing it to my wife.

@ChipsGoutSmegma

We don't, actually soon majority of people will not been there and... that's ok, like REALLY ok, not a problem at all

@miahconnell23

At the beginnings of MTV they played some variety, and I remember DEVO, Bow Wow Wow, Public Image Ltd., the Art of Noise, Duran Duran, and Blondie, and Missing Persons were mixed in there along with pop and 80s metal, and I was GLUED to the television waiting through videos I didn’t love to be there for when a band I liked came on. I was in 1st & 2nd grade, and Lisa Lisa (Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam) and Joan Jet & Annabella Lwin were my first crushes.

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