One and the Many
Rooftop Runners Lyrics

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Shout for joy
Your young, your beautiful
Oh, your runnin’ for all your worth
Oh, your runnin’ for somethin’ more

Run my man
Run my man
Don’t look back

Don’t look back
Open your heart and everything is
Open your heart and everything will change

As you become the one and the many
And the many and the one
And the one and the many
As your spirit opens up
To the rough, to the must
‘Till you can’t get enough
As you change

As you become the one and the many
And the many and the one
And the one and the many
As your spirit opens up
To the rough, to the must
‘Till you can’t get enough

Carry on, carry on, carry on, carry on
Your going to get there as one (Your young)
Your going to get there and become (Your beautiful)
Oh your running for all you worth
Oh your running for somethin' more

Run my man
Run my man
Don’t look back
Don’t look back
Open your heart and everything is
Open your heart and everything thing will change

As you become the one and the many
And the many and the one
And the one and the many
As your spirit opens up
To the rough, to the must
‘Till you can’t get enough
As you change

As you become the one and the many
And the many and the one
And the one and the many
As your spirit opens up
To the rough, to the must
‘Till you can’t get enough

Shout for joy
Your young, your beautiful
Oh your runnin' for all you worth
Oh your runnin' for something more

Run my man
Run my man
Don’t look back
Don’t look back
Open your heart and everything is
Open your heart and everything will change

As you become the one and the many
And the many and the one
And the one and the many
As your spirit opens up
To the rough, to the must
‘Till you can’t get enough
As you change

As you become the one and the many
And the many and the one
And the one and the many
As your spirit opens up

To the rough, to the must
‘Till you can’t get enough

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rooftop Runners' song "One and the Many" convey a message of hope and perseverance. The song encourages the listener to push forward and run towards something greater, to not look back and open their hearts. The repeated lines of "Run my man, Don't look back, Open your heart and everything will change" serve as a mantra for the listener to embody while moving forward. The idea of becoming "the one and the many" suggests that we are all an integral part of something bigger and that by opening ourselves up to the world around us, we can grow and change.

The use of the phrase "the rough, to the must" speaks to the idea that growth and change can be difficult and require pushing through tough times. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of continuing to move forward, to keep running towards something greater. The use of "shout for joy" and "carrying on" suggests that the journey may not be easy, but there is a sense of joy and purpose in the pursuit.

Overall, "One and the Many" imparts a message of resilience and hope in the face of adversity, encouraging the listener to keep running towards something greater than themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Shout for joy
Celebrate and be happy

Your young, your beautiful
Youthful and attractive

Oh, your runnin’ for all your worth
Giving everything and pushing to the limit

Oh, your runnin’ for somethin’ more
Striving for greater purpose and meaning

Run my man
Keep going and persevere

Don’t look back
Forget the past and move forward

Open your heart and everything is
Be vulnerable and receptive

Open your heart and everything will change
Transformation will occur through openness

As you become the one and the many
Individuality and community combine

And the many and the one
Interconnectedness and individuality

As your spirit opens up
Be open and receptive spiritually