Biography:
Once upon a time, four people decide to make music...they decided to become friends...they decided to make better music. One True Thing has been around the block more times than they can count, but they just can't stop. Not yet. Started in 1990-something by guitarist Milan Millevoy and a 16 year old Melanie Wills on vocals, One True Thing has been through a number of line up changes. In 2001, just in time to go into the studio to record their first full-length, Ray Greene of hardcore heavyweight Fahrenheit 451 joined the band on drums. One True Thing had been through more than their share of heartache and disappointment, and now they had the chance to write it all down. Recorded in various studios during various days over the course of two months with producer Tom Soares (Erykah Badu, Sick of it All) the tender teen romantic comedy soundtrack entitled "Finally" was born. After recording "Finally," Melanie appeared on the From Autumn to Ashes records "Too Bad You're Beautiful" as a guest vocalist on "Short Stories With Tragic Endings" and as the main vocalist on "Autumn's Monologue" from "The Fiction We Live." Both appearances brought OTT a little bit of recognition, but they still couldn't seem to break through. In 2005, Mike Pilato, formerly of From Autumn to Ashes, filled in the void on bass for One True Thing and they started putting the finishing touches on a new batch of songs. This time they decided to do things the old fashioned way. They holed themselves up in a basement studio somewhere in NJ for four days and pounded out the songs. No producer, no label, no pressure...turns out to be the first recording they've ever been proud of. Go figure. Writing an undeniably catchy brand of rock, this band continues to be ridiculously honest with themselves and their fans. The lyrics read like a diary that we can all relate to"I swear I'll meet you in the next life, smiling deep and sharp as knives and I'll carve your heart into my lucky charm. I'm going down, I'm sinking low, into depths I've never known; this is what happens when I'm all alone " (Greasy Jungle); "I am the monster beneath your bed, I am the skeleton in every closet. All the things you hide, don't want no one to see...are the things that make up me" (Monster). You don't need to hear the whole storyit's far too long. You don't need to know who they've worked with, who's managed them, who influenced them, who produced every little major label-funded demo they ever did...you just need to hear the music. Thanks for listening.
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Bloom
One True Thing Lyrics
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And my words have lost their soul.
Sighing heavy with remorse,
For the things I put on hold.
And when my name is carved in stone,
And when my thoughts are not my own,
And when my children leave my home,
All the rights that have gone wrong,
Will engrave me on this earth.
I will sing a thousand songs,
Just to know that I've been heard.
And as my days turn into nights,
I'll lose my grip and lose my sight.
And when I'm looking towards the light,
I'll know I've fought my fight!
I will go, but will not be forgotten.
All these sins and nothing's been sinking in!
As my life is flashing by,
Not a chance to close my eyes!
Closer
Closer
Closing, down.
And when my friends all move away,
My hair will fall and turn to gray.
And when I'm lost without a home,
And then I'm all alone!
All alone. Alone.
When I am old.
Run out of time
When I die.
The One True Thing song "Bloom" is a reflective and bittersweet contemplation on the nature of life and the inevitability of change and loss. The opening lines introduce a sense of regret and missed opportunities, as the singer laments the loss of their soul and the things they put on hold in their life. This sense of unfinished business is further heightened by the image of being all alone at the end of life.
However, as the song progresses, there is a more defiant and hopeful tone that emerges. The singer acknowledges that all the rights that have gone wrong will engrave them on this earth, but they also turn this into a positive affirmation of their own voice and the need to be heard. The final verse adds a touch of melancholic realism to the mix, as the singer acknowledges the inevitability of aging and the loss of friends and home, but once again, they emphasize the importance of not being forgotten.
Overall, "Bloom" is a song that encourages a frank and open reckoning with the darker elements of life but also reminds listeners that there is still value in striving for connection and meaning in any way possible.
Line by Line Meaning
As my life has run its course,
Reflecting on my aging and the life I've lived so far.
And my words have lost their soul.
Feeling like I can no longer express myself properly or with the same passion as before.
Sighing heavy with remorse,
Wishing I had done things differently in the past and feeling regretful.
For the things I put on hold.
Regretting the opportunities or experiences that I missed out on because of my own inaction or hesitation.
And when my name is carved in stone,
Thinking ahead to my eventual death and what will be written on my gravestone.
And when my thoughts are not my own,
Feeling like I've lost control over my own mind or thoughts, either due to old age or some other factors.
And when my children leave my home,
Anticipating the empty nest syndrome that comes when children leave home and move out on their own.
And then I'm all alone!
Accepting the reality of being alone after my children have grown up and moved out.
All the rights that have gone wrong,
Reflecting on the mistakes or regrets in my life, particularly those related to missed opportunities.
Will engrave me on this earth.
Believing that my legacy will be defined by my mistakes or regrets rather than my successes.
I will sing a thousand songs,
Expressing my desire to make my voice heard and leave a lasting impact in the world.
Just to know that I've been heard.
Wanting validation and recognition for my contributions to the world or my loved ones.
And as my days turn into nights,
Acknowledging the passing of time and the inevitability of aging and eventual death.
I'll lose my grip and lose my sight.
Expecting the physical and mental decline that comes with old age.
And when I'm looking towards the light,
Thinking about the light at the end of the tunnel, or death, and what lies beyond.
I'll know I've fought my fight!
Feeling accomplished and fulfilled, despite any regrets or mistakes.
I will go, but will not be forgotten.
Believing that despite my eventual death, my memory and legacy will live on.
All these sins and nothing's been sinking in!
Feeling conflicted over mistakes/regrets and the impact they've had on life thus far.
As my life is flashing by,
Feeling like life is passing by too quickly, and that it's all becoming a blur.
Not a chance to close my eyes!
Feeling overwhelmed and like there is no time to rest or take a break.
Closer
Approaching death and the end of life.
Closer
Emphasizing that death is getting nearer and nearer.
Closing, down.
The end is near, and life is closing down.
And when my friends all move away,
Preparing for the potential loneliness that comes with aging and the loss of close friends or loved ones.
My hair will fall and turn to gray.
Anticipating the physical changes that come with aging.
And when I'm lost without a home,
Feeling lost or out of place when I have to leave my familiar surroundings, such as when moving to a nursing home or care facility.
And then I'm all alone!
Accepting the reality of being alone in old age or in the face of death.
All alone. Alone.
Emphasizing the pain and isolation of being alone in old age or at the end of life.
When I am old.
Looking ahead to what it will be like when I reach old age and how my life will be different.
Run out of time
Time is precious, and it's important to make the most of it before it runs out.
When I die.
Accepting the inevitability of death and looking ahead to what comes next.
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