One More Time
McFadden & Whitehead Lyrics
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Of all the things I can write about
Instead of getting lost
I'll stay inside I won't go out
Keepin' it simple, keepin' it sweet
Makin' it possible to tap your feet
To the simple fact that
So join along, we'll build the chords
And figure out what we have in store
You can predict it, and I will admit
We're headin' to the chorus for some
More time to sing
More time for everything
Stretch out the words
Harmonize in thirds
Then bring it back, keep it low
Make some vocals just like so
Don't need to complicate it
Life's already complicated
Remember to start to build back up
To keep the energy moving on
Make sure to carry them
Right on to the chorus for some
More time to sing
More time for everything
Stretch out the words
Harmonize in thirds
These are the same chords as before
But I rearranged them
Now it's 6-4-1-then 5
Bridges are usually the part
Where the colour changes
Most cases it's just the same
It just rearranges
More time to sing
More time for everything
Stretch out the words
Harmonize in thirds
More time to sing
More time for everything
Stretch out the words
Harmonize in thirds
Start to fade it out
Keep the melody
Random words right here
Watch out for that tree
The lyrics to McFadden & Whitehead's song One More Time speak about the simplicity of music while also recognizing the complexity of life. The opening stanza describes the struggle of finding inspiration and ideas when writing a song, but ultimately decides to keep things simple and enjoyable by staying indoors and creating an easy-to-follow rhythm for listeners to tap their feet to. The chorus repeats the phrase "one more time" as if to emphasize the joy in music and the desire to hear it again and again. The second verse continues to describe the process of building the song's chords and harmonies in order to create an engaging experience for the listener. The song ends with a fade-out and a humorous reference to a tree which had not previously been mentioned in the song.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the power of music comes from its ability to connect with listeners and bring joy to their lives, even in the midst of difficult times. The instructions to "keep it simple" and to focus on the energy and rhythm of the music reflect a desire to create something that people can enjoy and return to time and time again. The chorus repeating the phrase "one more time" reinforces the idea that music has the power to uplift and energize, and that the listener is always ready for more.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sittin' here tryin' to think
I'm currently sitting and attempting to come up with ideas
Of all the things I can write about
Out of any topic I choose, I can write about anything
Instead of getting lost
Rather than becoming confused or disorientated
I'll stay inside I won't go out
I'll refrain from going outside, I'll remain indoors
Keepin' it simple, keepin' it sweet
Sticking to the basics, uncomplicated yet pleasing
Makin' it possible to tap your feet
Making it easy or exciting for listeners to rhythmically tap their feet
To the simple fact that
To the easily understood details that
We are playing
We are performing or composing music
So join along, we'll build the chords
Participate with us as we create our musical harmonies
And figure out what we have in store
Together we will discover what we have to offer
You can predict it, and I will admit
You can correctly anticipate what's coming, and I acknowledge it
We're headin' to the chorus for some
We're moving towards a recurring part of the song that is quite appealing
More time to sing
An additional opportunity to showcase our singing
More time for everything
Additional time for every aspect of what we are doing
Stretch out the words
Draw out the words vocally
Harmonize in thirds
Sing together in third intervals
Then bring it back, keep it low
Restore the previous section, keep the volume down
Make some vocals just like so
Create similar vocals with similar quality
Don't need to complicate it
There is no need to complicate the task
Life's already complicated
Life is already intricate and challenging
Remember to start to build back up
Make sure to begin gradually building up again
To keep the energy moving on
Ensure that the momentum and enthusiasm persists
Make sure to carry them
Be certain to keep listeners captivated
Right on to the chorus for some
Directly to the appealing chorus section of the song
These are the same chords as before
These chords are identical to those utilized earlier
But I rearranged them
But they have been rearranged in a new order
Now it's 6-4-1-then 5
Now the chord sequence is six followed by four, then one, and finally five
Bridges are usually the part
Transitional sections are often the segment
Where the colour changes
Where the mood or tone shifts
Most cases it's just the same
Often it's still the same as before
More time to sing
Additional opportunity to implement vocals
More time for everything
Additional time to do anything required
Stretch out the words
Pronounce or sing the words for an extended duration
Harmonize in thirds
Vocally blend in consonance of one note with the succeeding note two notes away in the scale
Start to fade it out
Begin to gradually reduce the sound
Keep the melody
Retain the core tune
Random words right here
Unrelated speech occurring at this moment
Watch out for that tree
Beware of the tree
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Matthew Whitehead
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