Prior to his success as an artist, Houser lived as a songwriter, co-writing singles including "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" by Trace Adkins, "Back That Thing Up" by Justin Moore, and "My Cowboy" by country pop artist Jessie James.
One Way
Randy Houser Lyrics
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Just to ask her how she's doin'
She must've changed her number
I guess it's for the best
Ain't it funny how it used to be
It used to be so right
All the world was a slow kiss
Everything that's a memory
Gets lost on yesterday
And time is a river
It only runs one way
She was my first everything
Oh and even then I knew it
I guess I always thought
That she'll come back around
Ain't it funny how it used to be
It used to be so right
All the world was a slow kiss
And a fast car on a Friday night
Everything that's a memory
Gets lost on yesterday
And time is a river
It only runs one way
Everybody knows things change
But they don't want it to
Nobody wants it to
I don't want it to oh
Ain't it funny how it used to be
It used to be so right
All the world was a slow kiss
And a fast car on a Friday night
Everything that's a memory
Gets lost on yesterday
And time is a river
It only runs one way
It only runs one way
It only runs one way
I called up that old friend of mine
Just to ask her how she's doin'
The lyrics to Randy Houser's song "One Way" depict the singer's longing for the past and the changes that have occurred over time. The singer reaches out to an old friend, hoping to reconnect and find solace in their familiar relationship. However, they quickly realize that things have changed, as the friend has seemingly changed her number.
The song captures the bittersweet nature of nostalgia. The singer reflects on how everything used to be right and the world was filled with youthful excitement and adventure. The mention of a "slow kiss" and a "fast car on a Friday night" evokes a sense of freedom, passion, and spontaneity that characterized their past experiences.
Despite the longing for the past, the lyrics also acknowledge that time only moves forward. The line "time is a river, it only runs one way" is a poignant reminder that we cannot go back and relive the memories that have now become distant. This realization brings a sense of melancholy to the song, as the singer grapples with the inevitability of change and the loss of cherished memories.
Line by Line Meaning
I called up that old friend of mine
I reached out to a friend from the past
Just to ask her how she's doin'
Simply wanted to know about her current well-being
She must've changed her number
She likely changed her phone number
I guess it's for the best
Perhaps it's better this way
Ain't it funny how it used to be
Isn't it ironic how things were in the past
It used to be so right
It was once perfect
All the world was a slow kiss
Every moment felt tender and romantic
And a fast car on a Friday night
Driving swiftly in a car during weekend evenings
Everything that's a memory
Every recollection from the past
Gets lost on yesterday
Fades away in the past
And time is a river
Time flows continuously
It only runs one way
It only moves forward and cannot be reversed
She was my first everything
She was the first person for everything in my life
Oh and even then I knew it
Even back then, I was aware of it
I guess I always thought
I always believed
That she'll come back around
That eventually she'll return
Everybody knows things change
Everyone is aware that things evolve
But they don't want it to
Yet, they desire to maintain the status quo
Nobody wants it to
No one wishes for change
I don't want it to oh
I also don't desire it
It used to be so right
In the past, everything was perfect
All the world was a slow kiss
Every moment felt tender and romantic
And a fast car on a Friday night
Driving swiftly in a car during weekend evenings
Everything that's a memory
Every recollection from the past
Gets lost on yesterday
Fades away in the past
And time is a river
Time flows continuously
It only runs one way
It only moves forward and cannot be reversed
It only runs one way
It only proceeds in a single direction
It only runs one way
It solely moves forward and cannot turn back
I called up that old friend of mine
I reached out to a friend from the past
Just to ask her how she's doin'
Simply wanted to know about her current well-being
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS LEE MILLER, CHRISTOPHER STAPLETON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Noel Pope
Randy stick to what your doing man , I always followed country music and you fit in there with the best , don't change , all the best .
Karl Burchill
A stunning song from the heart
And superb vocals.
Lawana Grimsley
LOVE IT !!!!!!!
Lisa Blair
This is the song I look forward to hearing when I listen to album.
felicia casdorph
loveeeeee it 😏❤️
Randy Houser
Thank you so much for your love ❤️ and support towards my music🎵🎵 career
The Goody Barn
Im ready for some new Houser. Let's get it on!
Anna Lynch
Just wish Randy had more visual videos.
smoke zilla
cool song
Anna Lynch
I wish he had more visual videos. Love "Cowboy" video…watch it a lot.