One Way Ticket
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Looking out into the great unknown
I can feel my heart beating faster as I step out on my own
There's a new horizon and the promise of a favorable wind
I'm heading out tonight, traveling light
I'm gonna start all over again
And buy a one-way ticket on a west bound train
See how far I can go
Because I'm gonna go out dancing in the pouring rain
And talk to someone I don't know
Because I will face the world around me
Knowing that I'm strong enough to let you go
And I will fall in love again
Because I can
Gonna climb the mountain
And look the eagle in the eye
I won't let fear clip my wings and tell me how high I can fly
How could I have ever believed
That love had to be so blind
When freedom was waiting, down at the station
All I had to do was make up my mind
And buy a one-way ticket on a west bound train
See how far I can go
Because I'm gonna go out dancing in the pouring rain
And talk to someone I don't know
Because I will face the world around me
Knowing that I'm strong enough to let you go
And I will fall in love again
Because I can
I have walked through the fire
And crawled on my knees through the valley of the shadow of doubt
Then the truth came shining like a light on me and now I can see my way out
I'm gonna buy a one-way ticket on a west bound train
See how far I can go
I'm gonna go out dancing in the pouring rain
And talk to someone I don't know
I'm gonna buy a one-way ticket on a west bound train
Gonna have my breakfast with some pink champagne
Gonna sail the ocean, gonna spread my wings
Gonna climb that mountain, gonna do everything
"One Way Ticket" by LeAnn Rimes is a powerful song about taking charge of one's life and embracing the unknown. The song starts with the singer standing on a border, looking out into the great unknown. She feels her heart beating faster as she steps out on her own. She sees a new horizon and the promise of a favorable wind, and knows she is heading out tonight, traveling light, to start all over again. The song captures the spirit of adventure and the desire to break free from old ties and explore new frontiers.
The first verse highlights the singer's determination to leave her past behind and start anew. She sees the world as full of possibilities and is excited to embark on a journey of self-discovery. The chorus captures the singer's sense of liberation as she boards a westbound train with a one-way ticket. She wants to see how far she can go, dance in the pouring rain, and talk to someone she doesn't know. She is confident in herself and knows that she can face the world around her, let go of the past, and fall in love again.
The second verse is even more empowering. The singer is determined to climb the mountain and look the eagle in the eye. She won't let fear hold her back and tell her how high she can fly. She is done with believing that love has to be blind, and is ready to embrace her freedom and make up her own mind. The final verse shows the singer's resilience and strength. She has walked through the fire and crawled on her knees through the valley of the shadow of doubt, but the truth has come shining like a light on her, and she can now see her way out. This song is a beautiful reminder to never give up, to never let fear hold us back, and to always believe in ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on the border
LeAnn is standing on the precipice of a new chapter in her life.
Looking out into the great unknown
She is facing the uncertainty of this new chapter with trepidation.
I can feel my heart beating faster as I step out on my own
LeAnn is excited but also nervous to take this leap of faith.
There's a new horizon and the promise of a favorable wind
Ahead of her is a world of possibilities and a sense of hope.
I'm heading out tonight, traveling light
LeAnn is embarking on this journey with minimal baggage, both literally and metaphorically.
I'm gonna start all over again
She is turning a new leaf and leaving the past behind.
And buy a one-way ticket on a west bound train
LeAnn is committing fully to this new adventure with no plans to look back.
See how far I can go
She is ready to go as far as she can in pursuit of her dreams.
Because I'm gonna go out dancing in the pouring rain
LeAnn is embracing the journey, no matter the obstacles or challenges.
And talk to someone I don't know
She is open to new friendships and experiences along the way.
Because I will face the world around me
LeAnn is ready to take on whatever comes her way with courage and strength.
Knowing that I'm strong enough to let you go
She is leaving behind something familiar and comfortable, but knows she has the fortitude to move on.
And I will fall in love again
LeAnn is hopeful for new possibilities in all aspects of life, including love.
Because I can
She is reminding herself that she has the power and agency to make the most of her life.
Gonna climb the mountain
LeAnn is ready to tackle life's obstacles and challenges.
And look the eagle in the eye
She is fearless in the face of adversity, staring it down without flinching.
I won't let fear clip my wings and tell me how high I can fly
LeAnn will not be held back by fear or self-doubt, instead pushing herself to soar to new heights.
How could I have ever believed that love had to be so blind
She is reflecting on past experiences and acknowledging where she may have been mistaken or misguided.
When freedom was waiting, down at the station
LeAnn is focusing on the liberation and joy that this new journey will provide.
All I had to do was make up my mind
The power to change her situation was within her all along, and she is now taking action.
Gonna have my breakfast with some pink champagne
LeAnn is embracing luxury and indulgence along with her pursuit of freedom and happiness.
Gonna sail the ocean, gonna spread my wings
She is ready to go on a grand adventure, exploring the world and all it has to offer.
Gonna climb that mountain, gonna do everything
LeAnn is not holding back in her aspirations and is ready to tackle all that life has in store for her.
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Written by: Judy Rodman, Keith Hinton
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Rimes emerged with her first single, "Blue," when she was just thirteen years old in 1996. She is most recognized for her crossover hit "How Do I Live" which, according to the Billboard charts, is one of the most successful songs in American music history, spending 69 weeks on the Hot 100 chart, which currently stands as the second longest run in the chart's history (behind Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours"). Read Full BioMargaret LeAnn Rimes (born August 28, 1982, in Jackson, Mississippi) is a popular American country and pop music singer.
Rimes emerged with her first single, "Blue," when she was just thirteen years old in 1996. She is most recognized for her crossover hit "How Do I Live" which, according to the Billboard charts, is one of the most successful songs in American music history, spending 69 weeks on the Hot 100 chart, which currently stands as the second longest run in the chart's history (behind Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours"). While country singer Trisha Yearwood's version of the song won a Grammy in 1998, Rimes' version outsold Yearwood's by millions of copies. Rimes' other notable songs include "Can't Fight the Moonlight" and "You're the right kind of wrong" (from the movie Coyote Ugly) and American Idol favorite "I Need You."
She has won an American Music Award, two Grammy Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, and four Billboard Music Awards.
Rimes was chosen to sing the theme song "Light the Fire Within" for the February 8, 2002, Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
On February 23, 2002, she married Dean Sheremet, a dancer whom she met while recording Twisted Angel. They currently live in Nashville, Tennessee.
In 2005, LeAnn was selected to become the new host of the USA Network reality tv series Nashville Star, a position she held for only one season. She also was selected to sing "Remember When," the official song for Disneyland's 50th anniversary celebration.
On January 25, 2005, Rimes released a new album called This Woman. Although it has been met with mixed reviews, This Woman is a comeback of sorts for Rimes. With sales over 600,000, this is Rimes best-selling album since her self-titled album in 1999. In terms of the singles released, this is her most successful album since her debut nearly 10 years ago. "Nothin' 'Bout Love Makes Sense" reached the Top 5 and became her biggest years on the country charts in years. "Probably Wouldn't Be This Way," a song about a woman trying to get over a lost love, was released as a single. The video for "Probably Wouldn't Be This Way" was very dark, and the song was received well in the country music world. When "Something's Gotta Give" reached the #2 spot in June 2006, it became her biggest country hit since "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)", her sole number one hit 10 years ago.
Rimes co-wrote four songs off This Woman: "Something's Gotta Give," "I Got It Bad," "When This Woman Loves a Man," and "Afraid to Fall."
"I Got it Bad" was co-written with her husband Dean Sheremet.
On Saturday, September 3, 2005, Rimes performed a concert, on a three-hour special on Larry King Live, as a benefit for those affected in the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina. As a Mississippian, she said that Hurricane Katrina "hit close to home." Just days before the hurricane, she had performed in Biloxi, Mississippi.
On January 4, 2006, Rimes performed the National Anthem before the Rose Bowl championship game between the USC Trojans and the Texas Longhorns in Pasadena, California.
On June 6, 2006, LeAnn released a new album in Europe called Whatever We Wanna.
The new album presents a pop-oriented sound; the first single released was "And It Feels Like." The album did not receive a US release.
In March 2009, LeAnn became the first country crossover artist to top the Billboard Club Play list when remixes for "What I Cannot Change" topped this dance chart. Prior to LeAnn's accomplishment, the highest charting song by a country artist on this dance survey had been the #2 peak of Reba McEntire's remixed remake of "You Keep Me Hangin' On."
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Lyrics :
Standing on the border
Looking out into the great unknown
I can feel my heart beating faster as I step out on my own
There's a new horizon and the promise of a favorable wind
I'm heading out tonight, traveling light
I'm gonna start all over again
And buy a one-way ticket on a west bound train
See how far I can go
I'm gonna go out dancing in the pouring rain
And talk to someone I don't know
I will face the world around me
Knowing that I'm strong enough to let you go
And I will fall in love again
Because I can
Gonna climb the mountain
And look the eagle in the eye
I won't let fear clip my wings and tell me how high I can fly
How could I have ever believed
That love had to be so blind
When freedom was waiting, down at the station
All I had to do was make up my mind
And buy a one-way ticket on a west bound train
See how far I can go
I'm gonna go out dancing in the pouring rain
And talk to someone I don't know
I will face the world around me
Knowing that I'm strong enough to let you go
And I will fall in love again
Because I can
Well, I have walked through the fire
And crawled on my knees through the valley of the shadow of doubt
Then the truth came shining like a light on me and now I can see my way out
I'm gonna buy a one-way ticket on a west bound train
See how far I can go
I'm gonna go out dancing in the pouring rain
And talk to someone I don't know
I'm gonna buy a one-way ticket on a west bound train
Gonna have my breakfast with some pink champagne
Gonna sail the ocean, gonna spread my wings
Gonna climb that mountain, gonna do everything.
sammantha steele
90’s music will forever be the best. ✨
truth hurts
👍👍👍
Tom Nicholas
90s country is my fav decade for sure :)
Rachel Ford Cleveland
agree!
julian campbell
Love this song. Why can't music still be this good now.
Ethan Clarke
Because of auto tune.
Joshua Garner
Because it's all strippers pretending to be musical artists
Neida lizeth Abrego Anaya
I think we got to hit the bottom to go up again, this time we are living now is got to be the bottom. I hope!!
Kayla Roach
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