One Step Closer
Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen Lyrics
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Just like my heart
My tires are all flat
Just like my brain
My engine's runnin' rough
Just like my soul
Don't know how much further we can go
Burning this much oil
So let's burn all the bridges
Ignore all the signs
Put the hammer down
And listen to her whine
Don't know where we went wrong
But it's one step closer to you being gone
I gave you the tools
But you broke every single rule
And every time I turn around
I'm runnin straight back to you
Well I'm broken and twisted
Tired of dancing around
Pick me up, throw me down, pull me in, throw me out again
So let's burn all the bridges
Ignore all the signs
Put the hammer down
And listen to her whine
Don't know where we went wrong
But it's one step closer to you being gone
Tell me which way to go
Cause if I'm going down
I'll want to be the first to know
Yeah lets burn all the bridges
Ignore all the signs
Put the hammer down
Listen to her whine
Don't know where we went wrong
Yeah lets burn all the bridges
Ignore all the signs
Put the hammer down
Listen to her whine
Don't know where we went wrong
The lyrics to Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen's song "One Step Closer" describe the singer's relationship and the struggles they have faced. The singer compares the state of their car, with a cracked windshield, flat tires, and a rough engine, to the state of their heart, brain, and soul. The metaphorical comparison suggests that the singer's physical and emotional state are both in a state of disrepair. The singer admits that they don't know how much further they can go, burning through resources at a rapid pace.
The chorus of the song encourages burning all the bridges and ignoring all the signs, referencing a desire to move on from the relationship but also admitting that they don't know where they went wrong. The verse reveals that the singer gave the other person tools, but they broke every rule. The singer expresses frustration and exhaustion with the cyclical nature of their relationship, describing it as "tired of dancing around."
Overall, the lyrics of "One Step Closer" convey a sense of emotional exhaustion and frustration with a toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
My windshield's cracked
My view of the world is distorted and damaged, just like my heart.
Just like my heart
My heart is broken and wounded like my windshield.
My tires are all flat
My means of moving on in life are stalled and deflated, just like my thoughts and ideas.
Just like my brain
My thoughts and ideas are stagnant and unproductive like my flat tires.
My engine's runnin' rough
My life force is struggling and in turmoil, just like my soul.
Just like my soul
My soul is unsettled and in distress, like my rough engine.
Don't know how much further we can go
I am unsure if we can continue forward in our relationship, given our current issues.
Burning this much oil
It takes a lot of effort and energy to keep this relationship going, just like a car burning excessive oil to keep running.
So let's burn all the bridges
Let's cut ties completely and decisively.
Ignore all the signs
Let's disregard any warning signals that things are not right in our relationship.
Put the hammer down
Let's go full speed ahead and take action to end the relationship.
And listen to her whine
Despite any protests, we must stay firm in our decision.
Don't know where we went wrong
We cannot pinpoint the exact moment or mistake that caused our relationship to deteriorate.
But it's one step closer to you being gone
Our decision to end the relationship is one step closer to you leaving my life entirely.
I gave you the tools
I provided you with what you needed to succeed in our relationship.
But you broke every single rule
However, you disregarded any guidelines we set together and caused harm to our relationship as a result.
And every time I turn around
No matter what I do, I seem to be facing the same problem and cycle.
I'm runnin straight back to you
I keep returning to our broken relationship, even though I know it is not healthy.
Well I'm broken and twisted
I am emotionally damaged and suffering from our relationship's negative effects.
Tired of dancing around
I am done with avoiding our problems and pretending everything is okay.
Pick me up, throw me down, pull me in, throw me out again
I feel like I am being played with and manipulated in our relationship, constantly being pushed in and pushed out.
Tell me which way to go
I need guidance and direction to make a decision about where to go from here.
Cause if I'm going down
If I am making a mistake in ending the relationship,
I'll want to be the first to know
I don't want to be blindsided or unaware of any consequences as a result of our breakup.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Rhyder, Wade Bowen
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