By the time Ryan graduated from NYU in December 2013, she had notebooks filled with various writings, including what she describes as "long short stories and long-winded randomness." She wrote "Mine" last June, after heading to Nashville to work with producer/songwriter Kyle Shearer (Tove Lo, Augustana) and latching onto the phrase "gold in the wreckage," which she had discovered jotted down in one of her many notebooks.
Phoebe Ryan caught the attention of the music blogosphere on the time when she started releasing various kind of remixes & covers of famous singer such as R.Kelly, Miguel & Kesha. But it is not much as it was after release of her own first single "Mine" in late January of 2015. "I feel like I've been waiting forever and ever to put out my own music, to make it official," Ryan tells Billboard. "And now everything's starting to get super real. One of my favorite songs I've ever written is now out in the world. And people seem to like it!"
Later on Ryan released her first debut EP "Mine" on 9 June 2015. Ryan says that she and her small team is "trying to get this thing off the ground before even thinking about such nonsense as a record label," but firmly believes that her goals will be achieved. But, later on she was owned by Columbia Records.
"There are times in my life where I'm doubtful, but I feel it in my heart that something's supposed to happen that's going to be wonderful," she says. "I'm just too optimistic, really."
A Thousand Ways
Phoebe Ryan Lyrics
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One fight, one stays, one's leavin'
One's breakin' down, one's sleepin'
One's havin' trouble breathin'
It's stupid to think someone will care for you always
Be there for you all the time
'Cause one day, you'll blink
I think it's safe to say
There's a thousand ways to lose your mind
A thousand ways to bend until you break
It only takes a few
Sometimes, the easiest one is fallin' on your face
Just tryna fight for you and I
A thousand ways to make your worst mistake, yeah
I could name a few right now
The easiest one is you
The easiest one is you
Right now, the easiest one is you
Two hearts, one hurts, that's funny
Two hearts is one too many
To care for one is plenty
Who cares? Not me, I'm petty
It's stupid to think someone will care for you always
Be there for you all the time
'Cause one day, you'll blink
And that's when you learn it the hard way
I think it's safe to say
There's a thousand ways to lose your mind
A thousand ways to bend until you break
It only takes a few
Sometimes the easiest one is fallin' on your face
Just tryna fight for you and I
A thousand ways to make your worst mistake, yeah
I could name a few right now
The easiest one is you
The easiest one is you
Right now, the easiest one is you
It's stupid to think someone will care for you always
Be there for you all the time
'Cause one day, you'll blink
And you're gonna learn it the hard way
I think it's safe to say
There's a thousand ways to lose your mind
A thousand ways to bend until you break
It only takes a few
Sometimes the easiest one is fallin' on your face
Just tryna fight for you and I
A thousand ways to make your worst mistake, yeah
I could name a few right now
The easiest one is you
The easiest one is you
Right now, the easiest one is you
The song "A Thousand Ways" by Phoebe Ryan is a reflection on the complexity of relationships and the different ways they can fall apart. The first verse describes two people who are having different experiences - one is struggling while the other is leaving. Despite the promise of someone always being there for you, the truth is that people change and things don't always work out. As the chorus repeats, there are a thousand ways to lose your mind and make your worst mistake, and sometimes the easiest one is simply falling on your face.
The second verse continues the theme of heartbreak and the difficulty of finding someone to care for you. The idea of having two hearts is almost painful in its irony, and the singer admits that she is petty and doesn't care about others' problems. The repetition of the same lyrics from the first verse in the last section serves to reinforce the idea that relationships are fragile and can unravel at any moment.
Overall, the song is a powerful message about relationships and the different ways they can go wrong. It suggests that people shouldn't take their connections for granted and should be prepared for the possibility of heartbreak. The song's lyrics are backed up by a hauntingly beautiful instrumental that conveys the depth of emotion the singer is feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
One drink, one night, one evenin'
Having a drink, spending a night, or hanging out in the evening can lead to different outcomes
One fight, one stays, one's leavin'
During a disagreement, one person may choose to stay and work things out, while the other may choose to leave and end things
One's breakin' down, one's sleepin'
When life gets tough, some people tend to break down and seek comfort, while others tend to sleep and avoid dealing with their problems
One's havin' trouble breathin'
Some people may struggle to cope with everyday life, which can cause them to feel suffocated and unable to breathe
It's stupid to think someone will care for you always
Be there for you all the time
'Cause one day, you'll blink
And that's when you learn it the hard way
It's foolish to expect someone to always be there for you because eventually, things change, and people may no longer be able to be there for you. This realization can be difficult to accept
I think it's safe to say
There's a thousand ways to lose your mind
A thousand ways to bend until you break
It only takes a few
Sometimes, the easiest one is fallin' on your face
There are many ways to lose your mind or reach your breaking point, and sometimes the easiest way is to simply make a mistake and fail
Just tryna fight for you and I
A thousand ways to make your worst mistake, yeah
I could name a few right now
The easiest one is you
The easiest one is you
Right now, the easiest one is you
Fighting for a relationship can lead to many mistakes, and sometimes the easiest mistake is to give in to your own insecurities and walk away from the relationship. Right now, this seems like the easiest option
Writer(s): Phoebe Ryan
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Blessures
One drink, one night, one evenin'
One fight, one stays, one's leavin'
One's breakin' down, one's sleepin'
One's havin' trouble breathin'
It's stupid to think someone will care for you
Always be there for you all the time
'Cause one day you'll blink
And that's when you'll learn it the hard way
I think it's safe to say
There's a thousand ways to lose your mind
A thousand ways to bend until you break
It only takes a few
Sometimes the easiest one is fallin' on your face
Just tryna fight for you and I
A thousand ways to make your worst mistake, yeah
I could name a few right now
The easiest one is you
The easiest one is you
Right now, the easiest one is you
Two hearts, one hurts, that's funny
Two hearts is one too many
To care for one is plenty
Who cares? Not me, I'm petty
It's stupid to think someone will care for you
Always be there for you all the time
'Cause one day you'll blink
And that's when you'll learn it the hard way
I think it's safe to say
There's a thousand ways to lose your mind
A thousand ways to bend until you break
It only takes a few
Sometimes the easiest one is fallin' on your face
Just tryna fight for you and I
A thousand ways to make your worst mistake, yeah
I could name a few right now
The easiest one is you
The easiest one is you
Right now, the easiest one is you
It's stupid to think someone will care for you
Always be there for you all the time
'Cause one day you'll blink
And you're gonna learn it the hard way
I think it's safe to say
There's a thousand ways to lose your mind
A thousand ways to bend until you break
It only takes a few
Sometimes the easiest one is fallin' on your face
Just tryna fight for you and I
A thousand ways to make your worst mistake, yeah
I could name a few right now
The easiest one is you
The easiest one is you
Right now, the easiest one is you
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Phoebe Ryan Lyrics
"A Thousand Ways"
One drink, one night, one evenin'
One fight, one stays, one's leavin'
One's breakin' down, one's sleepin'
One's havin' trouble breathin'
It's stupid to think someone will care for you
Always be there for you all the time
'Cause one day you'll blink
And that's when you'll learn it the hard way
I think it's safe to say
There's a thousand ways to lose your mind
A thousand ways to bend until you break
It only takes a few
Sometimes the easiest one is fallin' on your face
Just tryna fight for you and I
A thousand ways to make your worst mistake, yeah
I could name a few right now
The easiest one is you
The easiest one is you
Right now, the easiest one is you
Two hearts, one hurts, that's funny
Two hearts is one too many
To care for one is plenty
Who cares? Not me, I'm petty
It's stupid to think someone will care for you
Always be there for you all the time
'Cause one day you'll blink
And that's when you'll learn it the hard way
I think it's safe to say
There's a thousand ways to lose your mind
A thousand ways to bend until you break
It only takes a few
Sometimes the easiest one is fallin' on your face
Just tryna fight for you and I
A thousand ways to make your worst mistake, yeah
I could name a few right now
The easiest one is you
The easiest one is you
Right now, the easiest one is you
It's stupid to think someone will care for you
Always be there for you all the time
'Cause one day you'll blink
And you're gonna learn it the hard way
I think it's safe to say
There's a thousand ways to lose your mind
A thousand ways to bend until you break
It only takes a few
Sometimes the easiest one is fallin' on your face
Just tryna fight for you and I
A thousand ways to make your worst mistake, yeah
I could name a few right now
The easiest one is you
The easiest one is you
Right now, the easiest one is you
ThatYouTubeUser
Her voice is so hauntingly beautiful in this song.
Paradox
110% accurate!
Philippe Faivre Claveras
Most underrated singer, can't understand it... Love your voice! (From Spain)
Panda Giraffe
ik right like i just found this and i thought she should more subs and more credit
Gabriella Boutte
Loved her since Mine 😊😊😊😊❤️
Divyansh Pratap Singh
Collaberating wid chainsmokers nd giving dem one of deir best ...dat speaks volumes about u @phoebe ryan...im from 🇮🇳 india
Philippe Faivre Claveras
@Phoebe Ryan You're art. Thanks to you!
Phoebe Ryan
LOVE YOU PHILIPPE!!! Thanks for the kind words
angelo osorio osorio
This girl is awesome she has an excellent voice, what she should have is more recognition, all her songs are wonderful, greetings from Chile I hope you will come to a concert in my country
Fluff
this is so true....