One On One
Illinois Lyrics

I wish I knew how
I wish I understood the sensation of being free and unencumbered.

It would feel to be free
I desire to experience the blissful feeling of liberation.

I wish I could break
I yearn to shatter all of the chains holding me back from fulfilling my potential.

All the chains holding me
The restraints and obstacles that prevent me from living a life of freedom and happiness.

I wish I could say
I wish I had the courage to express myself fully and honestly.

All the things that I should say
The things that lie deep within my heart and soul that should be shared with the world.

Say 'em loud say 'em clear
Say them with gusto and sincerity so that there is no room for confusion or misunderstanding.

For the whole round world to hear
To let my voice and message resonate far and wide to every corner of the globe.

I wish I could share
I long to spread the love and kindness that lives inside of me.

All the love that's in my heart
The vast amount of compassion and empathy I have for all beings.

Remove all the bars
Eliminate the social, economic and intellectual obstructions that keep us separate and unable to connect.

That keep us apart
The forces that drive a wedge between us and prevent us from uniting as one human race.

I wish you could know
I want others to empathize with my struggles and aspirations.

What it means to be me
To understand the unique perspective and daily experiences of my life.

Then you'd see and agree
Only by walking in my shoes can others truly appreciate the importance of freedom and equality.

That every man should be free
All individuals should be born into situations that allow them to live life to the fullest and without restrictions.

I wish I could give
I yearn to be able to contribute to society in a positive and impactful way.

All I'm longin' to give
The intangible and tangible treasures that I possess that could uplift others.

I wish I could live
I desire to exist in a state of complete fulfillment and purpose.

Like I'm longin' to live
In the way that my heart desires and craves.

I wish I could do
I yearn to take action and make a difference in the world.

All the things that I can do
The endless possibilities of what I could accomplish if I were not held back.

And though I'm way over due
Even though I may have missed opportunities in the past, I still believe I have the potential for greatness.

I'd be starting a new
The possibility of beginning anew still fills me with hope and motivation.

Well I wish I could be
If I could have one wish, it would be to transform into something else.

Like a bird in the sky
To be able to fly freely and unrestricted, high above the earth like a bird in the sky.

How sweet it would be
The thought of being weightless and carefree in the sky is an incredibly alluring image.

If I found I could fly
To suddenly realize that I had the ability to take flight would be truly life-changing.

Oh I'd soar to the sun
To fly nearer to the sun than I ever thought possible.

And look down at the sea
To survey the ocean's vastness from above, feeling the power of the sky and earth simultaneously.

Than I'd sing 'cause I know, yea
With this newfound sense of freedom and exhilaration, I would express my joy through song.

I'd know how it feels
Through experiencing total liberation, I would be able to understand the sensation of true, unfettered freedom.

Oh I know how it feels to be free
The overwhelming sense of liberation and independence that accompanies true freedom is unforgettable and life-changing.

Yea yea! oh, I know how it feels
It is an experience that is impossible to fully describe in words, but once experienced, it is never forgotten.

Yes I know
I have personally experienced the feeling of liberation and freedom.

How it feels
The numbness and absence of feeling that accompanies a life in chains is nothing compared to the overwhelming sense of freedom and possibility that comes with true liberation.

To be free
The ultimate goal of all humanity: to exist unencumbered and liberated in a world free of limitations and restrictions.