One Life
Gareth Davies-Jones Lyrics
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Said don't always take life so seriously
Play the flute
And dance and sing your song
Try and enjoy the here and now
The future will take care of itself somehow
The grass is never greener over there
Gets the hereditary bone
Don't try to live your life in one day
Don't go speed your time away
Don't try to live your life in one day
Don't go speed your time away
The old man said to me
Said you can't change the world single handedly
Raise a glass enjoy the scenery
Pretend the water is champagne
And fill my glass again and again
While the wolves are gathering round your door
Time will wear away the stone
Gets the hereditary bone
Don't try to live your life in one day
Don't go speed your time away
Don't try to live your life in one day
Don't go speed your time away
The old man said to me
Said don't always take life so seriously
Play the flute
And dance and sing your song
Try and enjoy the here and now
The future will take care of itself somehow
The grass is never greener over there
Time will wear away the stone
Gets the hereditary bone
I tried to live my life in one day
Don't go speed your time away
I bit off more than I can chew
Only so much you can do
Wolves are gathering round my door
Ask them in and invite some more
I tried to live my life in one day
Don't go speed your time away
Don't try to live your life in one day
The lyrics of Gareth Davies-Jones's song "One Life" convey a message of embracing the present moment and finding joy in life's simple pleasures. The old man advises the singer not to take life too seriously and suggests playing the flute, dancing, and singing as a means of finding happiness. The song encourages listeners to not get caught up in the pursuit of a better future or try to change the world on their own, but rather to appreciate the beauty around them and live in the present.
The repetition of the phrase "Don't try to live your life in one day" serves as the central theme of the song, reminding listeners to slow down and enjoy each moment. The lyrics suggest that time will take care of itself and that constantly chasing after something beyond our reach only leads to dissatisfaction and a wasted existence. The idea that "the grass is never greener over there" emphasizes the importance of appreciating what we have rather than constantly seeking something better.
Line by Line Meaning
The old man said to me
An elder imparted wisdom to me
Said don't always take life so seriously
He advised against always being serious in life
Play the flute
Engage in activities that bring joy and pleasure
And dance and sing your song
Express yourself freely through dance and singing
Try and enjoy the here and now
Make an effort to appreciate the present moment
The future will take care of itself somehow
Trust that the future will work out on its own
The grass is never greener over there
Don't always think that things will be better elsewhere
Time will wear away the stone
The passage of time can erode obstacles
Gets the hereditary bone
Inherited traits are handed down through generations
Don't try to live your life in one day
Don't attempt to accomplish everything at once
Don't go speed your time away
Avoid rushing through life too quickly
The old man said to me
The elder repeated his advice to me
Said you can't change the world single handedly
He stated that one person alone cannot change the entire world
Raise a glass enjoy the scenery
Toast to and appreciate the beauty around you
Pretend the water is champagne
Imagine ordinary things as something more luxurious
And fill my glass again and again
Continuously replenish the glass with joy and celebration
While the wolves are gathering round your door
Amidst challenges and difficulties in life
I tried to live my life in one day
I attempted to cram all of life into a single day
Don't go speed your time away
Avoid wasting your precious time in haste
I bit off more than I can chew
I took on more than I could handle
Only so much you can do
There are limitations to what one can accomplish
Wolves are gathering round my door
Challenges and troubles are approaching
Ask them in and invite some more
Welcome the difficulties and face them boldly
Don't try to live your life in one day
Don't attempt to experience everything at once
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HOWARD JONES
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