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On My Way
Off by One Lyrics
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And I will say I will be me
Nothing more and nothing less today
'Cause yesterday you'll see
Nothing changes in my world
I'm just looking for a thrill
Why does everybody have to be somebody
And I'll be
On my way, I'm on my way to getting nowhere
Follow me cause where I go I'll go forever
You can come too, if you want too,
I'll mess you up to if you dare
On my way, I'm on my way to getting nowhere
Go to work get out of bed,
Put a bullet through my head
Cause I would rather be a garbage man you understand
Count the money I don't make as
I make my next mistake
Tell your dad I got my future planned
I'm in a band
[Chorus]
So you're going somewhere
What if you hate it when you get there?
There's more to life your life moves to fast
The breath you take might be your last
The song "On My Way" by Off by One is a rebellious song that speaks against societal pressure and the expectation to conform. The main theme of the song is the idea of being true to oneself and not caring about what others think or say. The lyrics begin with the singer refusing to change who they are just to fit in with others. The choice to be oneself is valued more than trying to please the masses. The singer seems to be making a point that being different is just as important as being successful. The chorus reinforces this idea, that the singer is on their way to nowhere, but it doesn't matter as they will always stay true to themselves, and anyone is welcome to join them.
The second verse is darker as the singer describes the monotony of life and the desire to escape it. The thought of crushing routine causes the singer to contemplate ending his life. However, the singer then compares his life to a garbage man and understands the value of doing something he loves, in this case, being in a band. The final chorus sees the singer questioning the listener's decisions about their life journey. The reminder that life is fleeting and the importance of living life on their terms becomes all the more critical.
Overall, "On My Way" is an anthem for individuals to live their life on their terms, stand up against societal pressure and pursue their dreams. It is a song for the youth who are trying to find their place in society and are often bombarded with expectations and pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
Ask me what I want to be,
If you ask me what I want to become, I will answer that I just want to be myself
And I will say I will be me
I will stay true to who I am and not try to be anyone else
Nothing more and nothing less today
I am content with who I am today and do not want to change anything about myself
'Cause yesterday you'll see
I have learned from my past experiences and do not want to repeat the same mistakes
Nothing changes in my world
Despite what is happening in the world around me, I remain constant and unchanging
I'm just looking for a thrill
I am seeking excitement and adventure to keep my life interesting
Why does everybody have to be somebody
I do not understand why people feel the need to conform to societal norms and become someone they are not
And I'll be
I will strive towards my goals
On my way, I'm on my way to getting nowhere
I am happy with the journey I am on, even if I am not sure where it will lead me
Follow me cause where I go I'll go forever
I am committed to my path and will continue along it, regardless of where it may take me
You can come too, if you want too,
I welcome others to join me on my journey, if they so choose
I'll mess you up to if you dare
However, be warned that my unconventional path may not be for everyone
Go to work get out of bed,
I do not want to settle for a mundane life of simply going to work and doing nothing else
Put a bullet through my head
I would rather die than live a boring, unfulfilling life
Cause I would rather be a garbage man you understand
Even a 'lowly' job like being a garbage man would be preferable to a life without excitement and passion
Count the money I don't make as
Instead of focusing on money, I prioritize experiences and thrill-seeking
I make my next mistake
I am not afraid of making mistakes and taking risks, as they are part of the journey towards self-discovery
Tell your dad I got my future planned
I have my own idea of what my future should look like and do not need other people's approval or validation
I'm in a band
Being in a band is my form of expression and brings me joy and fulfillment
So you're going somewhere
Others may see me as aimlessly wandering, but I am actually on a journey towards self-discovery and fulfillment
What if you hate it when you get there?
It is possible that my journey may not lead me to where I want to be, but I am willing to take the risk and find out
There's more to life your life moves to fast
Life is too short to not take risks and make the most of every moment
The breath you take might be your last
Life is fleeting and we should make the most of every moment we have
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jon Richard Bishop, Richard Colson Baker, Irvin Devine Whitlow
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pablo Rojas
there's no way this has just 20k views.. there's just no fucking way.... heard this from the perfect score trailer and I thought it was just..... immaculate
Marc Oliver
Pablo!! Thank you for your support man! Yes, this should of done better but we got stuck in some record lable BS. It is what it is haha. But, Now!! I will be re-releasing some of these songs as well as, I will be putting out a new album this summer! Yes, 2022. Ill start releasing songs this July. I post updates to my insta and TikTok @iammarcoliver Keep on rocking!! Thank you for the support! -Marc (off by one)
Marc Oliver
What's up, Dylan!? Thank you for posting this! We never put out a second album and our contract wouldn't let us do much with it, so thank you. But now! We are getting it back. And, I will be putting out a new album this summer! Yes, 2022. Ill start releasing songs this July. I post updates to my insta and TikTok @iammarcoliver Keep on rocking!! Thank you for the support! -Marc (off by one)
Jay Moon
Omg!!!!! Yes 🙌 I’ll be ready 🤘🏻
Brenda Avocado
Such an underrated song tbh.
Marc Oliver
Thank you, Brenda! Yes it was. I wrote this in the back seat of my buddies car, sitting at the beach waiting for the wind to die and the wave to pick up for a surf. Miss those days. We never put out a second album and our contract wouldn't let us do much with it, so thank you. But now! We are getting it back. And, I will be putting out a new album this summer! Yes, 2022. Ill start releasing songs this July. I post updates to my insta and TikTok @iammarcoliver Keep on rocking!! Thank you for the support! -Marc (off by one)
Lazerz330
i miss this band Off by one is still one my fav bands this day
Jay Moon
I need this in Spotify
rhys
I need this on spotify
rhys
@Marc Oliver no way!!! i couldnt be more stoked!!!!!!!