One True Thing was a small band, the lead singer Melanie Wills has also wor… Read Full Bio ↴One True Thing was a small band, the lead singer Melanie Wills has also worked on two songs of the band From Autumn to Ashes (Short Stories With Tragic Endings, Autumns Monologue). They split in March 2007.

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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Will I Make It?
One True Thing Lyrics

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Sweet like a peach, with a mouth like a truck.
Little Miss Starlight is down on her luck.
Nothing else matters, when you're on your own.
No one else cares, they just leave you alone.

Will I make it, will I fall?
Will I even remember at all?
If I stumble, will I cry

or will I die?

Lost in a lie, that no one believes.
No one will know till they've seen what you've seen.
Been through the bramble, I've been through the brush.
Came out with nothing and nothing's not much.

Will I make it, will I fall?
Will I even remember at all?
If I stumble, will I cry,
will I die?

Will I make it, will I fall?
Will I even remember.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of One True Thing's song Will I Make It? are a poignant depiction of the feelings of isolation and despair that can often accompany moments of personal struggle. The opening lines describe the subject of the song as sweet but also tough, with a mouth like a truck. This could suggest that the person is kind and good-hearted, but also has a strong exterior that they use to protect themselves.

The lines "Nothing else matters, when you're on your own. No one else cares, they just leave you alone" capture the sense of abandonment that the person is feeling. It seems as though they believe that they are alone in their struggle and that nobody else cares about their well-being. This is a common feeling that many people experience when they are going through a tough time, and the song captures it effectively.

The repetition of the question "Will I make it, will I fall?" emphasizes the uncertainty of the situation and the fear of failing. The final lines of the song "Will I even remember at all?" suggest that the person is wondering if their struggle will even matter in the grand scheme of things. This is a powerful and relatable sentiment that speaks to the fear of being forgotten or ignored.

Line by Line Meaning

Sweet like a peach, with a mouth like a truck.
Appearing gentle and pleasing, but speaking harshly and abrasively.

Little Miss Starlight is down on her luck.
A young woman seemingly destined for success or fame is experiencing hardship or misfortune in life.

Nothing else matters, when you're on your own.
When facing challenges or struggling, one can feel isolated and like nothing else is important or relevant.

No one else cares, they just leave you alone.
In times of difficulty, others may not show concern or support, leaving one feeling abandoned or neglected.

Will I make it, will I fall?
Reflecting on the potential outcomes of a difficult situation – success or failure.

Will I even remember at all?
Questioning if the current struggle will ultimately matter or have lasting impact.

If I stumble, will I cry
Wondering how one will react emotionally to a setback or obstacle.

or will I die?
Contemplating extreme consequences or the possibility of failure having life-ending implications.

Lost in a lie, that no one believes.
Trapped in a false narrative or situation that others do not accept as true or valid.

No one will know till they've seen what you've seen.
Others cannot fully understand or empathize with what someone has gone through until they experience it themselves.

Been through the bramble, I've been through the brush.
Navigated a difficult or challenging path, enduring obstacles or hardship.

Came out with nothing and nothing's not much.
Despite effort or struggle, the outcome or reward is minimal or unsatisfactory.

Will I even remember.
Questioning if the challenging experience will ultimately be memorable or significant.

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