One Foot Wrong
Pink Lyrics
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Or are these tears on my face?
Should I be hungry?
I can't remember the last time that I ate
Call someone, I need a friend to talk me down
But one foot wrong and I'm gonna fall
Somebody gets it, somebody gets it
Somebody gets it, somebody gets it
All the lights are on but I'm in the dark
Who's gonna find me? Who's gonna find me?
Just one foot wrong
You'll have to love me when I'm gone
Does anyone see this?
Lucky me, I guess I'm the chosen one
Color and madness
First in line I put my money down
Some freedom is the tiniest cell in town
But one foot wrong and I'm gonna fall
Somebody gets it, somebody gets it
But one foot wrong and I'm gonna fall
Somebody gets it, somebody gets it
All the lights are on but I'm in the dark
Who's gonna find me? Who's gonna find me?
Just one foot wrong
You'll have to love me when I'm gone
Some people find the beauty in all of this
I go straight to the dark side near this
If it's it bad is it always my fault?
Did somebody bring me down?
Did somebody bring me down?
Did somebody bring me down?
One foot wrong, I'm gonna fall
Put one foot wrong and I'm gonna fall
Put one foot wrong and I'm gonna fall
Somebody gets it, somebody gets it
Just one foot wrong and I'm fall
Somebody gets it, somebody gets it
All the lights are on but I'm in the dark
Who's gonna find me? Who's gonna find me?
Just one foot wrong
You'll love me when I'm gone
Have to love me when I'm gone
Love me when I'm gone
You'll have to love me when I'm gone, yeah
You'll have to love me when I'm gone
In Pink's song "One Foot Wrong", the singer expresses her inner thoughts and feelings in a state of confusion and vulnerability. The first verse portrays the singer being unsure whether she is sweating or crying, having lost her sense of physical awareness due to her emotional instability. She is contemplating whether she should eat or not and feeling a sense of desperation for someone to talk her down from her emotional turmoil. The chorus emphasizes how one misstep, one foot wrong, could lead to her falling apart, and she needs someone to understand her fragility. The second verse emphasizes her sense of being lost, alone in a crowd, experiencing insanity and confusion. She is afraid to let go and is fearful that if she loses control, the person who brought her down will not love her anymore.
The bridge highlights her insecurity and emphasizes her doubts about whether she is responsible for her misery or if someone else caused it. The repetition of the "Did somebody bring me down?" line emphasizes her lack of understanding as to what caused her to feel this way. The final chorus is significant in that it states that even if someone understands her, it may still not be enough since love will only come once she is gone. The song is melancholic and downbeat, yet it conveys a sense of understanding about the fragility of human emotions and the need for empathy and support from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I sweating
I am unsure of what is happening to me, am I sweating?
Or are these tears on my face?
I question if the moisture on my face is due to sweating or tears
Should I be hungry?
I cannot recall when I last ate, am I supposed to be hungry?
I can't remember the last time that I ate
I cannot recall the timeline of my last meal
Call someone, I need a friend to talk me down
I require assistance and a listening ear to help me process my emotions
But one foot wrong and I'm gonna fall
A single mistake, misstep or poor decision may lead to negative consequences or failure
Somebody gets it, somebody gets it
There are individuals who understand, sympathize, or empathize with me
All the lights are on but I'm in the dark
There is an apparent contradiction where everything seems okay, but I feel otherwise
Who's gonna find me? Who's gonna find me?
I am waiting for someone to come to my aid or rescue, but I am unsure if anyone will show up
Just one foot wrong
A single misstep or poor decision may bring about negative consequences or failure
You'll have to love me when I'm gone
If I do not make it, it is imperative that you still love me despite my shortcomings
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alecia Moore, Francis Anthony White
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