Right of Way
Punch Lyrics


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Always thought that one is one, but I guess that’s not the case, because now I know two does not equal four wheels. Better step aside- where you’re going is not as important as where they’re headed.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Punch's song "Right of Way" introduces the theme of an individual's sense of powerlessness in the face of greater forces. The song refers to the mathematical concept of one and two, drawing a parallel between the perceived stability of numbers and the reliability of expectations. The first line of the song "Always thought that one is one" can be interpreted as representative of the belief that actions and choices have predictable outcomes. However, the next line, "but I guess that's not the case" suggests that the world is not always predictable, and people are not always in control. The line "because now I know two does not equal four wheels" emphasizes the idea that the world operates on different rules and principles than what we may expect, even in matters as simple as basic arithmetic.


Line by Line Meaning

Always thought that one is one, but I guess that’s not the case
I had a preconceived notion that things are always what they seem, but reality has proven me wrong.


because now I know two does not equal four wheels.
I have come to understand that different things have different properties and cannot be compared as equal.


Better step aside- where you’re going is not as important as where they’re headed.
It is wise to yield to others who have greater authority or momentum, as their direction is more significant than your own destination.




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