One way
Peter Rowan and The Nashville Bluegrass Band Lyrics
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Tryin' to walk in a straight line
I saw these words and to me they did say
One Way (One Way) I'm free (I'm free)
One Way I'm in trouble all the time
One Way (one way) I'm losing you
One Way only you'll be mine
And I fell into a dusty old book store
Every name I saw upon the shelf
Was the name of God and they all said to me
One Way I seek Thee One Way myself
And I saw an aged man standing by the old crossroad
He said I seek my young son and bride
One Way her name is Babylon
One Way her name is Life
The lyrics to Peter Rowan and The Nashville Bluegrass Band's song One Way speak of the different paths and choices we make in life. The first verse seems to describe a person who is struggling to stay on the right path, and is being pulled in different directions. The refrain of "One Way I'm free, One Way I'm in trouble all the time" suggests that there is one way to freedom, but that it is not an easy path. The repeated phrase of "One Way only you'll be mine" suggests that there is one person or thing that can bring true happiness.
In the second verse, the singer finds himself in a bookstore filled with books about God. The theme of "One Way I seek Thee, One Way myself" again suggests that there is one path to enlightenment or salvation. The final verse introduces an aged man who is searching for his son and bride, both of whom are named. The repetition of "One Way" seems to suggest that there is one way to find them.
Overall, the lyrics of One Way seem to suggest that there is one path to true happiness or enlightenment, but that it is not an easy one. The repetition of "One Way" throughout the song emphasizes this point and suggests that we must stay focused and committed to stay on the right path.
Line by Line Meaning
As I was strolling down the street today
I was walking casually on the street today.
Tryin' to walk in a straight line
I was attempting to walk in a direct path.
I saw these words and to me they did say
I came across some writing that caught my attention.
One Way (One Way) I'm free (I'm free)
There is only one path that leads to freedom.
One Way I'm in trouble all the time
On this one path, I encounter difficulties frequently.
One Way (one way) I'm losing you
By choosing this path, I am losing you.
One Way only you'll be mine
This one path is the only way you will belong to me.
And I fell into a dusty old book store
I stumbled upon an old, neglected bookstore.
Every name I saw upon the shelf
The names of authors were written on the spines of the books.
Was the name of God and they all said to me
Each book referenced God and had a message for me.
One Way I seek Thee One Way myself
I search for God and pursue Him through one specific path.
And I saw an aged man standing by the old crossroad
There was an elderly man standing at the intersection.
He said I seek my young son and bride
He explained that he is searching for his family.
One Way her name is Babylon
He mentioned that one of their names is Babylon.
One Way her name is Life
He further explained that the other one's name is Life.
Contributed by Leah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.