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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Homecoming
One True Thing Lyrics
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It all started when you left,
with dizziness and shortness of breath.
Well, yes.
It's really quite unusual,
I should be so fond of you.
I think I deserve the truth,
don't you?
And why are you running away?
I'm drowning in my sorrow,
and waiting for yesterday.
Guess you keep me on my toes,
telling me what I should know.
But our love won't grow if
you're not home.
Feeling fevered, burning up.
Thinking that I might of rushed
into love that didn't mean
that much.
So, when are you coming home, dear?
And why are you running away?
I'm drowning in my sorrow,
and waiting for yesterday.
The lyrics of "Homecoming" by One True Thing describe the confusion and pain of a lover who has been left behind. The song opens with the singer acknowledging the physical symptoms that arose from the shock of the breakup, highlighting the intensity of their emotions. The chorus repeats the question the singer is likely wondering: when will their lover return home and why did they leave? The pain is tangible in lines like "I'm drowning in my sorrow, and waiting for yesterday."
As the song progresses, the singer internalizes their own doubts about the relationship. They wonder if they rushed into things, causing it to fall apart. They also ask for honesty from their lover, suggesting that there may be unresolved issues between them. Throughout the track, the melody builds slowly, reflecting the intensity of the emotions being expressed. In the end, the song leaves the question of the lover's return unanswered, with the implication that the singer is still waiting and hoping for a reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
OK, so here it is.
Starting with the revelation
It all started when you left,
The beginning of the problems our relationship faced
with dizziness and shortness of breath.
The physical effects of your leaving
Well, yes.
Agreement to the situation
It's really quite unusual,
It's odd how much I miss you
I should be so fond of you.
Despite our issues, I still have strong feelings for you
I think I deserve the truth,
I need honesty to move on
don't you?
Don't you think I deserve the truth?
So, when are you coming home, dear?
I want you back in my life
And why are you running away?
Why are you avoiding coming back?
I'm drowning in my sorrow,
I'm struggling to cope without you
and waiting for yesterday.
I wish we could go back to a better time in our relationship
Guess you keep me on my toes,
You challenge me and keep me alert
telling me what I should know.
You make me confront the hard truths in our relationship
But our love won't grow if
Our relationship can't improve if
you're not home.
You're not here with me
Feeling fevered, burning up.
I'm overwhelmed and distressed
Thinking that I might of rushed
Wondering if I moved too fast
into love that didn't mean
Into a relationship that wasn't significant
that much.
To either of us
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.