One Way
Mt Eden Ft. QuESt Lyrics

No other way but go, forward is all I know
There is no alternative but to keep moving forward; it is the only path I am familiar with.

I hope you get it, bought a one way ticket
I hope you understand that I have committed fully to this journey and there is no turning back.

And I ain't turning back now
I am determined not to retreat or give up on my path.

Whatever it takes I'll go
I am willing to do whatever is necessary to pursue my goals and dreams.

This path is all I know
I am familiar and comfortable with this chosen direction in life.

No, no, no turning back now no, no
Emphasizing once again that I am resolute in my decision to continue forward; there is no looking back.

First month of '82, South Side Manila
Referring to the time and place of my birth, highlighting my humble origins.

Born from brokenness, surrounded by quitters
My upbringing was marked by hardship, and those around me often gave up easily.

Grew up picking pieces of my broken self
Throughout my childhood, I had to learn how to heal and find strength despite my own personal struggles.

Finding peace, 'cause I feel like there's nothing left
In the midst of adversity, I discovered inner peace and contentment, as if I had nothing more to lose.

1st class pain, 2nd hand love
Experiencing intense emotional pain and receiving love that was not genuine or unconditional.

3rd world dreams but I knew it's not enough
Although I had ambitions and aspirations, I understood that simply dreaming was insufficient to achieve them.

So I crawled through the rubble
I metaphorically navigated through the ruins and hardships of life.

Made friends with struggle
I developed a close relationship with adversity and challenges, viewing them as opportunities for growth.

Embraced the pain but my hope never crumbled
I accepted the hardships I faced, but my optimism and belief in a brighter future remained steadfast.

I was hard pressed on all sides never crushed
Although I faced immense pressure and difficulties, I never allowed them to defeat or overwhelm me.

Yeah, the pressure is real but I never rushed
Acknowledging the reality of external pressure, but refusing to hastily make decisions or take actions.

Persecuted and abandoned but
Having experienced mistreatment and abandonment from others, despite that...

My vision expanded stayed through the pain
My perspective on life broadened, and I persevered through the hardships.

'Cause that's what my heart demanded
I remained committed to my aspirations because it was a deep desire within me.

Now my grass is greener
Metaphorically speaking, my current circumstances are more favorable and fulfilling.

Sky's bluer than blue
Symbolizing a sense of happiness and contentment in my life.

My vision is clearer, everything is brand new
I now have a better understanding of my goals and aspirations, and my life feels refreshed and revitalized.

Though life was never kind
Despite the challenges and difficulties I have faced throughout my life...

I grew in the grind I first won in my mind
I found personal growth and success by persevering and winning the battles within my own thoughts.

Then the rest was redefined
After overcoming those internal battles, everything else in my life took on a new perspective and meaning.

I don't know what's next or whatever is after
Uncertain about the future and what lies ahead in my journey.

But I'm not skipping pages to reach the next chapter
Although unsure about the future, I am committed to fully experiencing and learning from each phase of my life.

If I lose, if I fall, let it be
Accepting that there may be failures or setbacks along the way, and being okay with that possibility.

If that's what it takes for me to find the better me
Understanding that experiencing challenges and setbacks is essential for personal growth and self-improvement.

'Cause I ain't got nothing to return to
There is no point in going back to my previous circumstances or way of life.

No one to turn to
I don't have anyone to rely on or seek support from.

And if I turn back I might turn to
If I were to give up and retreat, I might become what I fear or fall back into old patterns.

The very thing I fear, back to square one
Returning to the starting point of my journey, facing the same challenges and struggles I initially sought to overcome.

Where nightmares are clear
Referring to a state of fear and discomfort, where my worst fears become vivid and tangible.

Days when I had none
Alluding to a time in my life when I had nothing or very little to rely on.

So I will find strength, whatever it takes
I will persevere and gather inner strength, no matter the challenges or sacrifices required.

No matter how hard, I promise to never break
Despite the difficulty of my journey, I make a commitment to myself to avoid succumbing to pressure or giving up.

I live in the now, because tomorrow's at stake
Emphasizing the importance of living in the present moment, as the future is dependent on the choices and actions of today.

I ain't sleepin' on my dreams
I am fully aware and determined to pursue my dreams without hesitation or delay.

Gotta stay awake
I must remain alert, focused, and attentive to make progress towards my goals.

I will take the road less travelled
I am willing to choose a path that is not commonly pursued or easier, but one that aligns with my passions and purpose.

Gonna fight my way through the battle
I am prepared to face and overcome the challenges and obstacles that come my way.

Faith light my way through what's after
My belief and trust in something greater than myself will guide me through the unknown future.

I got one life to live, make it matter
Recognizing that I only have a limited time in this world, I am determined to make a meaningful impact with my life.

I'm gonna dance through the rain
Metaphorically, I will find joy and happiness even in difficult or challenging times.

I'm gonna smile through the pain
Despite experiencing pain or suffering, I will choose to maintain a positive attitude and outlook.

Not going back to where I came
I refuse to regress or return to my previous circumstances or state of being.

So whatever it takes, whatever it takes
I am willing to do anything necessary, make any sacrifices required, to achieve my goals.

I'm gonna make it through this fight
I am determined to persevere and overcome the challenges or struggles I am currently facing.

And I'll be breaking through the night
I will continue to make progress and achieve success even in the darkest or most challenging moments.

Go brave through this life
I will navigate through life courageously and fearlessly, facing whatever comes my way.

No, no, no turning back now
Reiterating the determination to continue forward without looking back or retreating.