Jonah Matranga is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who has released a var… Read Full Bio ↴Jonah Matranga is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who has released a variety of solo material under both his own name and onelinedrawing, and has previously been part of the bands Far, New End Original (an anagram of "onelinedrawing") and Gratitude. Much of his solo material has also been self-published, though often subsequently distributed through labels such as Crank! and Corrupted Image. However, his two full-length onelinedrawing albums, Visitor (2002) and The Volunteers (2004) were released by Jade Tree Records. Matranga retired the onelinedrawing moniker in 2004, and he now intends to release all future solo releases under his name.

True Love
Onelinedrawing Lyrics

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Am I ready?
I'm not ready
Am I ready?

Save me,
Wait, I want you to
know
that I don't wanna be your whore

I know that I am supposed to
feel good
And I don't wanna wreck the mood
And I don't wanna wreck the mood

Am I ready?
I'm not ready
Am I ready?
I'm not ready

Strangely enough, I feel fine
Definitely, I don't miss you
I don't miss you

Am I ready?
I'm not ready
Am I ready?
I'm not ready
Am I ready?
I'm not ready
Am I ready?

In so far as being ready,

I've seen one too many kids
Post-true love

Overall Meaning

breakdowns
And I know that I don't wanna die
But I don't know how to live right

The lyrics to Onelinedrawing's song True Love touch on feelings of uncertainty and self-doubt. The repeated question of "Am I ready?" indicates the singer's apprehension towards committing to something, whether it be a relationship or a bigger life decision. They express a desire to be saved but at the same time struggle with the notion of being someone's "whore", implying a lack of agency in the situation. The singer also acknowledges the pressure to feel good, not wanting to "wreck the mood", but ultimately struggles with their own conflicting emotions.

The line "Strangely enough, I feel fine" is an interesting twist, seemingly contradicting the earlier sentiment of uncertainty. It can be interpreted as a defense mechanism or denial, a way of convincing oneself that they are okay even when they are not. The mention of "post-true love breakdowns" further emphasizes the singer's doubts and fear of failure, not wanting to end up like others who have experienced heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

Am I ready?
Questioning if I am prepared for what's to come

I'm not ready
Recognizing that I am not ready for the next step

Am I ready?
Continuing to question my readiness

Save me,
Asking for help or salvation

Wait, I want you to know that I don't wanna be your whore
Expressing a desire for respect and not wanting to be taken advantage of

I know that I am supposed to feel good
Acknowledging societal expectations for feeling good in certain situations

And I don't wanna wreck the mood
Not wanting to spoil or ruin the current atmosphere or tone

And I don't wanna wreck the mood
Reiterating the desire to not negatively impact the current situation

Am I ready?
Continuing to question readiness

I'm not ready
Reaffirming that I am not prepared

Am I ready?
Continuing to doubt my level of readiness