One Foot
Roet Lyrics

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A few drinks tonight
A few drinks tomorrow
It's been every day
For years now
A functional alcoholic
Guess I'm cool with that
Cause I don't feel like changing right now
It's been a while since I left my comfort zone

Order in, I can do it now on my phone
Is it me? Has anybody noticed now
It keeps getting scarier and scarier outside?
When I could get shot going to the grocery store
Someone with hate in their heart's all they're living for
Where can I live my life like it's not a war
I don't know, but I keep on moving
It's just
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other
One foot, One foot, One foot, One
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other
One foot, One foot, One foot, One
One foot in front of the other
Cause I got friends that have been raped and abused,
Been beat up and confused,
Been robbed and watched their loved ones die before their eyes, powerless
And I wonder why my seemingly easy life always gets me down so much
I don't know
I think we're all just moving like
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other

One foot, One foot, One foot, One
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other
One foot, One foot, One foot, One

Overall Meaning

In "One Foot," Roet takes on the theme of a functional alcoholic who is comfortable with the status quo. The opening lines present the notion that having a few drinks tonight and tomorrow has been the norm for years. It is clear that the singer is a functional alcoholic who is content with the status quo. The first few lines also present the idea that he is uncomfortable leaving his comfort zone, preferring to order in than to go out.

The following lines suggest that the world outside of his comfort zone is scary, and he feels vulnerable walking to the grocery store, highlighting the increasing levels of violence and hatred in society. The singer questions where they can live their life without feeling the threat of war. The song's chorus comes in here, repeating the notion that everyone is moving ahead with one foot in front of the other, implying that each step of life is like walking through a battlefield.

Roet's song aims to show that no matter how easy the singer's life appears to be, it still has a significant impact on his mental health. He confesses that though his life may seem easy, it can get him down. The final message of the song is therefore that everyone is just trying to move on from day to day, with no guarantee of what lies ahead. Every step forward matters, but they are often made with one foot in front of the other, a slow march towards the future.

Line by Line Meaning

A few drinks tonight
Having a few drinks as a way to relax and unwind

A few drinks tomorrow
Intending to have a few drinks as a way to cope with everyday stress tomorrow

It's been every day
Drinking has become a part of the daily routine

For years now
The habit of drinking has been ongoing for a long time

A functional alcoholic
A person who is addicted to alcohol but is still able to maintain their daily responsibilities

Guess I'm cool with that
Accepting the current state of being an alcoholic

Cause I don't feel like changing right now
Not willing to make a change in the present moment

It's been a while since I left my comfort zone
Feeling stuck in a place of comfort and not taking risks

Order in, I can do it now on my phone
Preferring to stay inside and order food rather than going out

Is it me? Has anybody noticed now
Feeling like something is wrong but not sure if anyone else has noticed

It keeps getting scarier and scarier outside?
Feeling anxious about the increasing dangers present in the outside world

When I could get shot going to the grocery store
Realizing the potential danger of everyday tasks such as grocery shopping

Someone with hate in their heart's all they're living for
Recognizing the presence of hate in the world and its impact on people's lives

Where can I live my life like it's not a war
Questioning where it is possible to live without constantly feeling threatened

I don't know, but I keep on moving
Choosing to keep going despite the uncertainties and risks

One foot in front of the other
The act of moving forward step by step

Cause I got friends that have been raped and abused, Been beat up and confused, Been robbed and watched their loved ones die before their eyes, powerless
Recognizing the hardships and traumas that some people close to the artist have experienced

And I wonder why my seemingly easy life always gets me down so much
Feeling guilty or invalidating one's own struggles compared to others' experiences

I think we're all just moving like
Speculating that everyone is just trying to get through life one step at a time

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Zach Alwin

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