One Foot
KITCHEN - Fun. Lyrics

I'm standing in Brooklyn just waiting for something to happen
Here I am in Brooklyn, passively anticipating a change or event in my life.

I can't help but love thinking that everyone doesn't get it
I find a strange comfort in the idea that those around me are clueless about deeper truths.

To my left there's a window
A nearby window serves as a physical and metaphorical barrier to the outside world.

Where did I go?
I question my own sense of identity and the path I’ve taken.

My reflection just planted two rows of coal
What I see in my reflection reveals hard truths and burdens, symbolized by coal, representing hard work and struggle.

And bad ideas, but ideas nonetheless, and so
Though I may have flawed thoughts, they are still thoughts, signaling a sort of creativity.

I put one foot in front of the other one, oh oh oh
I take each step forward deliberately, even if that’s all I can do for now.

I don't need a new love or a new life just a better place to die
What I desire is not a complete transformation but rather a more peaceful or meaningful existence, even in its end.

I put one foot in front of the other one, oh oh oh
I continue to move forward purposefully despite my struggles.

I don't need a new love or a new life just a better place to die
My longing is for improvement in my circumstances rather than entirely new experiences.

I happened to stumble upon a chapel last night
I unexpectedly found a place of worship, which made me reflect deeply.

And I can't help but back up when I think of what happens inside
I'm hesitant and apprehensive about the secrets or actions that occur in such sacred spaces.

I got friends locked in boxes, that's no way to live
I see my friends trapped by limitations, and it pains me to witness their confinement.

What you're callin' a sin isn't up to them
The judgments of others regarding morality are often not fair to those being judged.

After all, (after all) I thought we were all your children,
I remind myself that we are all supposed to be treated with love and fairness.

But I will die for my own sins thanks a lot
I take personal responsibility for my mistakes, rejecting imposed guilt.

We'll rise up ourselves thanks for nothing at all,
Despite lack of support, we will empower ourselves to overcome challenges.

So up off the ground up our forefathers are nothing but dust now
As we rise, we acknowledge that our ancestors have faded into oblivion, highlighting our own perseverance.

I put one foot in front of the other one, oh oh oh
I keep moving forward, step by step, as a form of resilience.

I don't need a new love or a new life just a better place to die
My wish is for a more favorable end rather than drastic changes in my life or love.

I put one foot in front of the other one, oh oh oh
I persist in taking one deliberate step at a time through the hardships.

I don't need a new love or a new life just a better place to die
My focus remains on improving my current situation rather than seeking an entirely new direction.

Maybe I should learn to shut my mouth
I consider that it may be wise for me to hold back my thoughts sometimes.

I am over twenty-five and I can't make a name for myself some nights I break down and cry
As an adult, I struggle to establish my identity, leading to moments of emotional breakdown.

I'm lucky that my father's still alive he's been fighting all his life
I recognize the value of my father’s enduring struggles, which instills gratitude in me.

And if this is all I've ever known then may his soul live on forever in my song
If my experiences are shaped by him, I hope to immortalize his essence through my music.

I put one foot in front of the other one, oh oh oh
My journey continues, step by step, encapsulating my determination.

I don't need a new love or a new life just a better place to die
Ultimately, I seek a more meaningful existence rather than drastic changes in my love life.

I put one foot in front of the other one, oh oh oh
Yet again, I take each step forward, emphasizing my perseverance.

I don't need a new love or a new life just a better place to die
My goal remains focused on improving my current circumstances instead of seeking out new beginnings.

In front of the other one
Continuously moving forward, step by step, in this journey called life.

In front of the other one
Persistently advancing, one step at a time, underscoring resilience.

Just a better place to die
Ultimately, I yearn for a more peaceful and meaningful ending to my life's journey.