One Thing
Me and My Toothbrush Lyrics

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Baby hold it down
I've been trying to do that for us
Can we slow it down
Maybe I do not want to rush
Can we take our rime
Because I just want you to be mine
Baby by my side
That would be the only thing I'd like

You're the only thing that I like
When I miss you I can't sleep at night
Yeah I need you here by my side
I can't do this all the time
You're the only thing that I like
When I miss you I can't sleep at night
Yeah I need you here by my side
I can't do this all the time
I can't do this all the time
And I don't want to be the reason why
Things don't work out and you cry
Every single night when I call at times
I can't do this
You're the only thing that I like
When I miss you I can't sleep at night
Yeah I need you here by my side
I can't do this all the time
You're the only thing that I like
When I miss you I can't sleep at night

Yeah I need you here by my side
I can't do this all the time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in the song "One Thing" by Me and My Toothbrush convey a desire for authenticity and genuine connections. The singer of the song wants to be more real than anyone else, to the point where the difference can be se en. The song talks about all the missed opportunities and moments that are now gone and in the past.

The singer further expresses a desire to know their potential partner's true self, and not just the version they present to the world. They want their partner to be honest with them, even if it's brutal truth. The song also tackles the concept of mortality and how everyone wants to leave their mark on the world in some way.

The lyrics use vivid imagery to describe the desire for authenticity and the fear of being vulnerable. The line "I am the dirt under your nails" and "Like a beggar with a cold cup to fill" paint a picture of someone who is lower in status, who may be overlooked or dismissed because they are not perfect or polished.

Overall, "One Thing" is a song that acknowledges the imperfection of the human condition, while also striving for connection and authenticity in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be more real than all the others
I want to be genuine and authentic, standing out from the crowd.

I wanna be more real than all the rest
I want to be the most genuine and authentic compared to everyone else.

I wanna be so real, you can see the difference
I want to be authentic enough that it's noticeable and sets me apart.

All of the places that we never went before
All the unexplored possibilities we had in the past.

All of the times that we never had
All the opportunities we missed in the past.

They're dead in the past
Those missed opportunities are gone forever.

I wanna know how you see you
I want to know how you perceive and view yourself.

The world is not enough, I want your brutal truth
I don't want sugar-coated advice, I need honest feedback.

I am still waiting for the visions
I am still waiting for inspiration, for that 'ah ha!' moment.

Possession has yet to take hold of me
I am not yet fully committed and invested in what I do or want to do.

We all want to burn on a pyre
We all want to make a name for ourselves and have our actions and work recognized.

So tell me what kind of witch are you
What kind of person are you, with what tricks or talents?

The skin on your neck looks a little thin
You seem vulnerable or exposed.

Don't go sticking it out for me
Don't put yourself in harm's way or take unnecessary risks for my sake.

Like a beggar with a cold cup to fill
Like someone begging for money or handouts, trying to fill their empty cup.

I am the dirt under your nails
I am the gritty, unglamorous part of your life.

The finest attributes of an amputee
The best possible qualities of someone who has lost a limb.

Something to eat instead of what you need feed
Choosing to indulge in cravings or desires rather than nourishing yourself with what you actually need.

One day closer than the last
We are constantly and steadily moving forward in time.

No more or less dead than the last second past
We are not more or less alive than we were in the previous second.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Dave Karp

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