Pop It
One Way Lyrics


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One Way Or The Other
Peace won′t come (Repeats)
By words alone
With the world in front of you, you've only got a certain space to go. I go to me factory, and go there, that′s supposed to be my bit of seeing the world. The whole world in front of ya, you're waiting, seeing things that haven't been discovered.
No pretty please, pretty pretty please (Repeats)
One way or the other
Something′s got to change
Humdrum has a stammer
Saying ′w-w-w-whatever'
One way or the other
No pretty please, pretty pretty please (Repeats)
Peace won′t come by words alone
Peace won't come by words alone
I′m so low on order
But high on what I want
And I've got your number
And I′m coming over
One way or the other
No pretty please, pretty pretty please (Repeats)
One way or the other (Repeats)




Peace won't come by words alone
Peace won't come by words alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of One Way's song "Pop It" revolves around the theme of peace. The opening lines "Peace won't come" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer talks about the limitations in life, stating that even with the whole world in front of you, there is only a certain space to go. This suggests that despite the vastness of the world, we are still confined by societal norms and expectations. The singer then mentions their workplace as an example of their supposed limited world. They long for something more, something undiscovered, indicating a desire for change.


The chorus repeats the line "One way or the other, something's got to change" emphasizing the need for growth and transformation. There is a sense of urgency in the song's tone, as the singer uses words like "No pretty please, pretty pretty please" to represent their assertiveness in making change happen. The third verse talks about the singer's willingness to take action, stating, "I've got your number, and I'm coming over." The last two lines of the song, "Peace won't come by words alone" repeat the song's central theme. The singer acknowledges that words alone are not enough to bring about change or peace.


Overall, the song "Pop It" is a call to action, encouraging individuals to take charge of their lives and be agents of change. It suggests that while words are important, they alone will not bring peace. Instead, action and a willingness to challenge societal norms are necessary for change to occur.


Line by Line Meaning

Peace won't come
Peace cannot be achieved


By words alone
Just by talking about peace, it cannot be achieved


With the world in front of you, you've only got a certain space to go.
The opportunities to explore the world are limited, and one may only have their own environment to experience


I go to me factory, and go there, that′s supposed to be my bit of seeing the world. The whole world in front of ya, you're waiting, seeing things that haven't been discovered.
Despite limitations, people may find their own means of discovering and experiencing the world around them


No pretty please, pretty pretty please
A pleading request for something cannot always guarantee its fulfillment


One way or the other
Regardless, a decision or outcome must be reached


Something′s got to change. Humdrum has a stammer, saying ′w-w-w-whatever'
A change needs to happen, and the norms need to be broken


I′m so low on order, but high on what I want. And I′ve got your number, and I′m coming over
I lack order, but I have my desires that drive me forward and I am going to pursue them with determination


One way or the other
Regardless, a decision or outcome must be reached


Peace won't come by words alone
Talking about peace is not enough, actions must be taken to achieve peace.




Writer(s): Kevin Duane Mccord, Albert Vernon Hudson

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