One Way
Jorge Salán Lyrics

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When only tears are falling
you don´t have to watch ¨big brother¨
to realize you´re fucking stupid too

don´t have to follow popstars, moviestars
just to haven an attitude

everybody is watching when I get down on my kness

that´s what they like to see

so I´m asking myself
will they bealive
lord set them free

I saw a kid running wild with a gun in his hand
such a shame

killing his mother, father, brother, don´t matter to him is just a simple game
he plays

watch yourself, there´s nothing that you cam do
you´re running out of time
ain´t no lie
they´re gonna jet to you
if you don´t hide

when only tears are falling
time to make a change
when angels cry
tears of a man
when superman comes crawling
time to make a change
when angels cry
tears of a man

hit the road joe
there´s no place to hide
do the jump joe
and you´re gonna fly
So, so high
ain´t gonna waste my time
no more

everybody
is watching when get down on my kness
that´s what they like to see

so I´m asking myself
will they belive
lord set them free

when only tears are falling
time to make a change
when angels cry
tears of a man

if lonely tears are falling
time to make a change
when angels cry
tears of a man

politics is lying
heroes are dying
angels are crying
tear of a man

when only tears are falling
time to make a change
when

angels cry
tears of a man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jorge Salán's song One Way convey the message of the need for change and reflection during difficult times. The first few lines suggest that one does not need to rely on popular culture or media to understand their own ignorance, and that they should not conform to societal expectations purely for the sake of creating a certain image. Salán then raises the question of how much of ourselves we are willing to present to the world, while acknowledging that people often take pleasure in seeing others suffer (represented by the idea of people enjoying watching someone fall to their knees). This leads to the refrain of the song, where Salán urges for change and pleads to a higher power to set people free from their own destructive tendencies. The song continues on this theme of change, culminating in the assertion that when only tears are falling, it is time to make a change and work towards a better future.

One interesting fact about Jorge Salán's song One Way is that it was released as part of his self-titled third album in 2008, which received critical acclaim for its blend of rock and blues influences. Another interesting fact is that the song features the guitar work of Glenn Hughes, a former member of the British rock band Deep Purple. Additionally, Salán has performed the song live in various configurations, including solo, with his own band, and as part of other collaborations. The song's lyrics have also been translated into Spanish and performed in that language. One more fact worth mentioning is that the music video for the song was directed by Javier García, known for his work on the Spanish television series El Ministerio del Tiempo.

Chords (as played live by Jorge Salán):

Verse: Em – C – G – D
Chorus: Am – Em – G – D

Line by Line Meaning

When only tears are falling
When someone is experiencing great emotional distress and all they can do is cry

you don´t have to watch ¨big brother¨ to realize you´re fucking stupid too
You don't need reality TV to tell you that you are unwise or ignorant

don´t have to follow popstars, moviestars just to haven an attitude
You don't have to idolize celebrities to have a certain attitude or outlook on life

everybody is watching when I get down on my kness that´s what they like to see
People take pleasure in seeing others vulnerable and humiliated

so I´m asking myself will they bealive lord set them free
The singer is questioning whether the audience will believe his cry for help and asking for divine intervention

I saw a kid running wild with a gun in his hand such a shame killing his mother, father, brother, don´t matter to him is just a simple game he plays
The singer witnessed a tragic event where a child is killing his own family members casually and senselessly

watch yourself, there´s nothing that you cam do you´re running out of time ain´t no lie they´re gonna jet to you if you don´t hide
The singer speaks about feeling helpless and vulnerable like the audience, warning them that they are in danger and must protect themselves immediately

when only tears are falling time to make a change when angels cry tears of a man when superman comes crawling time to make a change when angels cry tears of a man
When a person is in great anguish and distress, it is a sign they need to make positive changes in their life, and these tears can be seen as a manifestation of the human or 'superman's' vulnerability and pain

hit the road joe there´s no place to hide do the jump joe and you´re gonna fly So, so high ain´t gonna waste my time no more
The singer advises Joe to leave or find a way to take control of his situation, and not waste any more time

politics is lying heroes are dying angels are crying tear of a man
The singer is reflecting on the political injustice and social issues, and the subsequent pain and suffering they cause

Writer(s): Guerrero Baez Antonio, Jorge Salan Gonzalez Copyright: BMG 20 Spain, Vortex Dro East West

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