One Show
Inhabited Lyrics
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As we are sleeping in a parking lot again
Everybody wants to hear it
Everybody wants to know
What it's like, what it's like
Can you take it here we go
It's one show I've got the mic I've got the floor
One show, one time you hope they see it
You never know, you never know
Driving in circles again
How are we flying but we're back where we began
Everybody wants to hear it
Everybody wants to know
What it's like, what it's like
Can you take it here we go
One show, one night we plant the seeds we hope they grow
One show, one life we plant the seeds we hope they grow
It's one show I've got the mic I've got the floor
One time you hope they don't walk out the door
One show, one time you hope they see it
You never know, you never know
The song One Show by Inhabited appears to be about the experience of being a performer, particularly in the context of playing live shows. The opening lines describe staying up all night in a parking lot, suggesting that the band is on tour and either cannot afford or choose not to stay in hotels. Despite the grueling nature of touring, the band recognizes that everyone wants to hear them play, and they seem excited to deliver. The lyrics "What it's like, what it's like/Can you take it here we go" suggest that they are confident in their abilities, but also aware that putting on a show is a shared experience between the performers and the audience.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the band is struggling to make progress. They are "driving in circles again" and seemingly not making much headway, despite their best efforts. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the difficulties of breaking through in the music industry, where success can seem elusive even for talented artists. Nevertheless, the band remains committed to their mission. They speak about "planting seeds" and hoping that they will grow in the future.
Overall, the lyrics of One Show convey the excitement and uncertainty of being a performer, particularly when trying to make it in a competitive industry. The band recognizes that every show is an opportunity to make an impression, but also admits that they never really know how it will turn out.
Line by Line Meaning
Staying awake all night
We are working hard and tirelessly all night without rest
As we are sleeping in a parking lot again
Despite our hard work, we can only afford to sleep in a parking lot again
Everybody wants to hear it
Everyone is interested in what we have to say or perform
Everybody wants to know
Everyone is curious about the details of our performance
What it's like, what it's like
They are asking us to describe the experience of our performance
Can you take it here we go
We are ready to perform and we are asking if they are ready to experience it
One show I've got the mic I've got the floor
This is a singular performance where I have the opportunity to perform
One time you hope they don't walk out the door
We only have one chance to impress the audience and we hope they don't leave early
One show, one time you hope they see it
This performance is a single opportunity for us and we hope that the audience will appreciate it
You never know, you never know
It is unpredictable how the audience will react to our performance
Driving in circles again
We are going in circles and not making significant progress
How are we flying but we're back where we began
We are making little progress despite our effort and hard work
One show, one night we plant the seeds we hope they grow
This one performance is a chance for us to showcase our talent and hope to attract new fans
One show, one life we plant the seeds we hope they grow
This one performance is important in the trajectory of our career and we hope it leads to more opportunities
You never know, you never know
Success is not guaranteed and it is unpredictable whether this performance will lead to more opportunities
Contributed by Anthony H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.