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One Thing More
Matthew Perryman Jones Lyrics


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What really matters
When it's all been said
And don't know what we've done
Climbing the ladder
With a tighter fist
Looking out for number one
I will not let you drag me down

Maybe it's all not enough
I think we're feeling the weight of a broken love
We're stuck on a stage of parading lust
It seems it's always only one thing more
It's always only one thing more

What's in the mirror
Are there tired eyes
Lookin' back for something new
Is it any clearer
Does the loneliness of ambition bother you
I will not let you drag me down

Nobody calls you by your name
Your hand's on the mouth of fear
All that you build will fall in flame
I will not let you drag me down
Seems it's always only one thing more
It's always only one thing more
Maybe it's all not enough
Maybe it's all too much
Maybe it's never enough
Seems it's always only one thing more
It's always only one thing more

Overall Meaning

These lyrics speak to the human predicament of striving for success and achievement, and yet feeling like it's never quite enough. The opening lines prompt a reflection on what truly matters when everything is said and done. The second verse delves deeper into the struggle, wondering if the pursuit of success is worth the loneliness that often comes with it.


The chorus reinforces this theme and suggests that no matter how much one achieves or acquires, there always seems to be an insatiable desire for one thing more. The bridge makes use of powerful, visual language: nobody calls you by your name, your hand's on the mouth of fear, all that you build will fall in flame. This imagery speaks to the disconnection and existential dread that can come with a life consumed by ambition.


Overall, this song is a poignant reminder to examine our values and motivations, and to challenge the belief that success will bring lasting fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

What really matters
What is truly important in life


When it's all been said
When everything has been discussed and considered


And don't know what we've done
And we are unsure of the actions we have taken


Climbing the ladder
Pursuing success and upward mobility


With a tighter fist
With a more cautious and protective approach


Looking out for number one
Prioritizing oneself over others


I will not let you drag me down
I will not allow you to negatively influence me or my goals


Maybe it's all not enough
Perhaps our efforts and achievements are insufficient


I think we're feeling the weight of a broken love
I believe we are experiencing the burden of a failed relationship


We're stuck on a stage of parading lust
We are fixated on physical desire rather than genuine connection


It seems it's always only one thing more
It appears that there is always an additional requirement or expectation


What's in the mirror
What is reflected in one's own self-image


Are there tired eyes
Are there signs of exhaustion or weariness


Lookin' back for something new
Searching for a novel or different experience


Is it any clearer
Has the situation become more comprehensible or obvious


Does the loneliness of ambition bother you
Do you feel troubled by the isolation that comes with pursuing success


Nobody calls you by your name
No one recognizes or acknowledges your true identity


Your hand's on the mouth of fear
You are in control of your fears and doubts


All that you build will fall in flame
Everything you create or accomplish will ultimately be destroyed or forgotten


Seems it's always only one thing more
It appears that there is always an additional requirement or expectation


Maybe it's all too much
Perhaps we are overwhelmed by the demands of life


Maybe it's never enough
Perhaps we will always feel unsatisfied or unfulfilled




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