One Foot In One Foot Out
Ruth Lyrics


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And I don?t want to talk to anyone but You
And tell You what I feel and the things I'm going through
And I wanna be blind to the things that drag me down
And I wanna be blind, I don't wanna sell out

?Cause You are more than I could ever pretend
To know the, the first thing about love and what it means
And I will hold on to Your words forever
To know You, to see You, to touch You
You're all I want, You're all I need

And I can't ride this fence, it's tearing me apart
One foot in, one foot out, I can't keep this straight now
And I wanna be blind to the things that drag me down
And I wanna be blind, I don't wanna sell out

?Cause You are more than I could ever pretend
To know the, the first thing about love and what it means
And I will hold on to Your words forever
To know You, to see You, to touch You
You're all I want and You're all I need

I'll do anything You want me to, I promise
Tell you what You wanna hear
If You just let me stay here with You forever
It's where I wanna be

Wanna know You, wanna see You
I can feel it when I touch You
Wanna know You, wanna see You




I can feel it when I touch You
When I touch You, You, You

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ruth's song One Foot In One Foot Out speaks of a desire to have a stronger connection with God, to be blind to the things that drag the singer down and to hold on to God's words forever. The singer expresses a deep longing to talk to God about their feelings and problems, and reveals that they cannot continue to ride the fence when it comes to their faith as it is tearing them apart. The singer also promises to do anything God wants them to do, and to say what God wants to hear if only they can stay with God forever.


The lyrics highlight the feelings of doubt, vulnerability, and confusion that can arise in the process of seeking a deeper connection with a higher being. The singer acknowledges that they do not have all the answers when it comes to love and what it means, and it is only through holding on to God's words that they can hope to understand.


The desire to be blind to the things that drag one down can be interpreted as a desire to let go of the things, thoughts, and actions that do not build up one's faith. It can also be seen as a desire to have a clearer focus on what truly matters in life.


In summary, One Foot In One Foot Out by Ruth is an introspective, spiritual song that expresses a deep longing to connect with God on a personal level, to hold on to God's words, and to let go of things that do not build up one's faith.


Line by Line Meaning

And I don?t want to talk to anyone but You
I only want to speak with You and express my feelings and struggles


And tell You what I feel and the things I'm going through
I want to open up and share my emotions and experiences with You


And I wanna be blind to the things that drag me down
I desire to ignore negative influences that bring me down


And I wanna be blind, I don't wanna sell out
I want to remain true to myself and not compromise my values


?Cause You are more than I could ever pretend
You are greater than anything I could imagine or fake


To know the, the first thing about love and what it means
To comprehend the true essence of love and its significance


And I will hold on to Your words forever
I will cherish and keep Your teachings with me forever


To know You, to see You, to touch You
To fully experience You and have a personal relationship with You


You're all I want, You're all I need
You are my sole desire and necessity


And I can't ride this fence, it's tearing me apart
I cannot remain indecisive, it's causing me emotional pain


One foot in, one foot out, I can't keep this straight now
I cannot continue to be unsure and torn between two options


I'll do anything You want me to, I promise
I am willing to follow Your will and do as You say


Tell you what You wanna hear
I will speak the truth that You want me to hear


If You just let me stay here with You forever
If You permit me to remain by Your side eternally


It's where I wanna be
It's the place where I truly belong


Wanna know You, wanna see You
I desire to have a deep connection with You and witness Your presence


I can feel it when I touch You
I can detect Your influence and touch in my life


When I touch You, You, You
When I reach out to You, You, You




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@johnglass4573

I saw these guys live at a Switchfoot/Relient K show in 2007. They killed it. I bought their CD.

@SincerelyDarlene

I love this song so much.

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thank you! My BF loves this song!

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