One Thing
Hell Yeah! Lyrics
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Broken wings, broken spirit, break everything.
It breaks a body down.
Broken back, broken seams, broken life
Broken me, broken hope, broken sleep
Broken bottle drinks me down.
Give me, one
Just give me one thing, just give me.
Just give me one thing, one hope, one tear.
Just give me one thing, one wish, one fear.
I've lost it all, lost everything, lost the wish.
Lost the key, lost the trust, lost the need.
Lost the war inside.
Lost the slate, wiped it clean, lost the will.
Lost the means, lost the gift, left the scene,
And burned the body down
Give me, one.
Give me, one.
Just give me one thing, just give me.
Just give me one thing, one hope, one tear.
Just give me one thing, one wish, one fear.
Just give me one thing, one wish, to let me love again.
Just give me one thing, one hope, The crust of happiness.
Falling out again.
Chasing my life down.
Endless searching for the one thing,
That will turn it all around.
Just give me one thing, one hope, one tear.
Just give me one thing, one wish, one fear.
Just give me one thing, one hope, the crust or happiness.
One fucking thing
The song "One Thing" by Hell Yeah! is a deeply emotional and heartfelt expression of pain and loss. The lyrics describe a person who has experienced a great deal of brokenness and lost everything they had believed in and hoped for. The singer is asking for just one thing to hold onto, one ray of hope, to help them to believe that things can get better.
The lines "broken heart, broken dreams, broken promise" and "it breaks a body down" are particularly poignant, as they describe the physical toll that emotional pain and loss can take on a person. The repeated refrain of "just give me one thing" expresses the desperation and longing of the singer to find something to hold onto, to keep them going in the face of such profound loss.
The final verse, with its lines "falling out again, chasing my life down, endless searching for the one thing, that will turn it all around", conveys a sense of hopelessness and despair, but also a glimmer of possibility. Despite all the pain and loss, the singer is still searching for something that will help them to turn their life around and find happiness again.
Overall, "One Thing" is a powerful and moving song that beautifully captures the complex and often overwhelming nature of grief and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken heart, broken dreams, broken promise
Everything is broken - relationships, goals, and commitments
Broken wings, broken spirit, break everything.
Even the things that should uplift and inspire are broken - causing destruction everywhere
It breaks a body down.
This constant state of loss and brokenness takes a physical toll on a person
Broken back, broken seams, broken life
Every aspect of life is falling apart
Broken me, broken hope, broken sleep
The person themselves feel broken and it's affecting their outlook and well-being
Broken bottle drinks me down.
The person is turning to alcohol to cope with the pain
Just give me one thing, just give me.
The person is desperate for any kind of hope or relief
Just give me one thing, one hope, one tear.
They want something to hold onto, even if it's just a shred of emotion
Just give me one thing, one wish, one fear.
The person wants something to motivate them, scare them, or give them a sense of direction
I've lost it all, lost everything, lost the wish.
They feel like they've hit rock bottom and have no idea how to move forward
Lost the key, lost the trust, lost the need.
The basic building blocks of their life have crumbled away
Lost the war inside.
They've been battling with themselves and the struggle has been overwhelming
Lost the slate, wiped it clean, lost the will.
They're back to square one and don't have the willpower to start over
Lost the means, lost the gift, left the scene, And burned the body down.
They've lost resources, talents, and have detached themselves from their own life
Just give me one thing, one hope, one tear.
The person is repeating their plea for something to hold onto
Just give me one thing, one wish, one fear.
Their desires are simple but profound
Just give me one thing, one wish, to let me love again.
Their ultimate goal is to regain the ability to love
Just give me one thing, one hope, The crust of happiness.
Even a small taste of happiness would make a difference
Falling out again.
They feel like they're backsliding
Chasing my life down.
The person is frantically trying to regain control
Endless searching for the one thing, That will turn it all around.
Their quest for a solution feels never-ending
One fucking thing
The person's desperation and frustration is palpable
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHAD L. GRAY, GREG TRIBBETT, TOM MAXWELL, JERRY MONTANO, VINNIE PAUL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Imdeadblind
Great song. Heavy stuff. Glad to see Vinnie playing his kit.
SinisterGrapefruit
Slipknot is the boyand of metal. No metalheads with respect for themselves would dig 'em.
Cody T
I'm glad Vinnie blended some Pantera into their songs, Paul just got an award i forget what one.
jagarstark
Now this is something I'd like to hear...talking about the style of vocals
Ahndrea Sprattling
Vinnie Paul is the best drummer on the planet! Keep being strong Vinnie!
Tony C
R.I.P
Aaron Joe
JUST GIVE ME ONE THING...ONE WISH...ONE FEAR! man, best band in the fucking world!
Damien INSANE-O
They'll put out another album, just give it a bit of time. (it's just a matter of time....haha, god I'm a douche) They had too much success, and pretty much just clicked to quit just like that. Of course, nobody can predict the future, but that's just my prediction. Probably one of the better songs off the album.
Cody T
They killed it in concert in Cedar Rapids with FFDP. Got all of their autographs getting to meet Chad and Vinnie was fuckin sick.
RussianTrue
Perfect.!!!!!!