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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One True Thing Lyrics
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Old man inside keeps telling me he wants to die.
Says, â??I don't got much these days...just some photos and a clock,
Reminding me how fast the time is passing by.â??
Well I don't even know your name.
Don't even know your name, but I wanted to tell you things change.
A young girl cries in my ear, her heart tries not to break.
She holds her own, but indecision makes her shake.
Reminding me how fast the time is passing by.
Well I don't even know your name.
Don't even know your name, but I wanted to tell you things change.
Things change.
An old farmhouse stands alone, garage tacked to its side.
Old man inside keeps telling me.
Well I don't even know your name.
Don't even know your name, but I wanted to tell you things change.
Things change.
The lyrics to One True Thing's song "Change" present a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of time and the inevitability of change. With vivid imagery of an old farmhouse and the people within it, the song evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for something that is slipping away. The old man inside the farmhouse is a symbol for the passing of time itself, as he tells the singer that he wants to die and has little left to hold onto except for a few mementos. The young girl who cries in the singer's ear represents the uncertainty and fear that comes with change, as she struggles to make a decision while time marches on. In the end, the singer himself is left feeling helpless and disconnected from these individuals, as he admits that he doesn't even know their names.
Overall, the song provides a grim yet honest account of the human experience, showcasing the various ways in which we grapple with the fleeting nature of time and the inevitability of change. The lyrics suggest that despite our best efforts to hold onto what we cherish, everything must come to an end eventually, leaving us with only memories and regrets. In this sense, the song serves as a reminder to appreciate the present moment, as it is the only thing that is truly within our grasp.
Line by Line Meaning
An old farmhouse stands alone, garage tacked to its side.
There's an old neglected farmhouse that stands alone, with a garage attached to it.
Old man inside keeps telling me he wants to die.
The elderly man living in the farmhouse keeps expressing his desire to die.
Says, 'I don't got much these days...just some photos and a clock, Reminding me how fast the time is passing by.'
The old man says that all he has left are some photos and a clock that remind him of how fast time is moving.
Well I don't even know your name.
The artist confesses that they don't know the old man's name.
Don't even know your name, but I wanted to tell you things change.
Despite not knowing his name, the artist wants to remind the old man that everything will change.
A young girl cries in my ear, her heart tries not to break.
The singer describes a young girl crying and trying to mask her heartache.
She holds her own, but indecision makes her shake.
The girl seems strong but her indecision is making her tremble.
She's got so much left to give, all her thoughts and all her dreams, Reminding me how fast the time is passing by.
The girl has many ideas and ambitions left to pursue, making the artist realize how quickly time is slipping away.
Well I don't even know your name.
Again, the artist admits that they don't know the young girl's name.
Don't even know your name, but I wanted to tell you things change.
Regardless of not knowing the girl's name, the artist wants to remind her that life is constantly changing.
Things change.
The overarching message of the song is that everything changes, whether we know each other's names or not.
An old farmhouse stands alone, garage tacked to its side.
The song ends as it began, with a description of the isolated farmhouse and garage.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDWARD JOEL KOWALCZYK, CHAD DAVID TAYLOR, PATRICK DAHLHEIMER, CHAD ALAN GRACEY
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