SafetySuit are notable for their song Someone Like You off of their 2008 debut major label album Life Left to Go, and Anywhere But Here that was played in Kyle XY. Someone Like You peaked at #15 on the Alternative rock chart and has crossed over to Top 40 and Hot AC. Their single Stay topped at #1 on VH1's Top 20 Countdown. The song has achieved great success, and the video is a top seller on itunes. Lead singer Doug Brown actually got hit with an eagle statue by the woman in the video, and has a scar by his eye to prove it! Recently, they have toured with 3 Doors Down and Seether, and their current tour schedule includes performances with Collective Soul and Ryan Star.
Band members:
Douglas Brown – vocals, rhythm guitar (present)
Dave Garofalo – guitar (present)
Jeremy Henshaw – bass (present)
Tate Cunningham – drums (present)
One Time
SafetySuit Lyrics
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Then I met you and you brought me down it was like a disease
I loved you so much that I couldn't see what you're doing to me
And now left alone with you
Should've known better 'cause
One time should've been enough for me, fine
I guess I couldn't see through your lies
This time I don't wanna hear the one line
And I don't really care that you're fine
You're making me believe but then go and do it again
I never asked for much from you
I didn't need your stories
'Cause when you'd hold me like you do
I would forget you're lonely
And I don't need to know your thoughts
Don't need to know your questions too
'Cause when you hold me like you do oh
I should've known better
'Cause one time should've been enough for me
Fine I guess I couldn't see through your lies
You're making me believe but then you go and do it again
This time I don't wanna hear the one line
And I don't really care that you're fine
You're making me believe but then go and do it again
Don't wanna come and ask for you
To come and love me like you should
You should've seen this coming for a long time for a long time
Don't wanna come and ask for you
To come and love me like you should
You should've seen this coming for a long time for a long time
I should've known better cause
One time should've been enough for me...fine
I guess I couldn't see through your lies
You're making me believe but then you go and do it again
This time I don't wanna hear the one line
And I don't really care that you're fine
You should've known better than this
You should've known better.
The lyrics of SafetySuit's "One Time" tell a story of a person who was in a relationship with someone they were deeply in love with. The individual believed that they deserved everything in the world, until they met this person who brought them down, almost like a disease. Despite the partner's toxicity, they loved them so much that they couldn't see through the lies and manipulation. Now, they are left alone and wish they had known better, as one time with this person should have been enough.
The song explores the confusion and disappointment that comes with being in a relationship with someone who is not trustworthy. The singer struggles to let go of their love for their partner, even though they know they should. In the end, they realize that they should have seen this coming a long time ago and that their partner should have known better than to treat them this way.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to think I deserved everything in this world there could be
I had a very high self-esteem and thought I deserved all the good things in life.
Then I met you and you brought me down it was like a disease
When I met you, you impacted me negatively and made me feel worse continually.
I loved you so much that I couldn't see what you're doing to me
I was so deeply in love with you that I blinded myself to your toxic behavior towards me.
And now left alone with you
After everything that has happened, I'm now stuck with you.
Should've known better 'cause
I should have been wiser in hindsight and avoided the consequences of my poor decision-making.
One time should've been enough for me, fine
After the first occurrence of your deceit, I should have learned my lesson.
I guess I couldn't see through your lies
I was naive and failed to recognize your dishonesty.
You're making me believe but then you go and do it again
You convince me to trust you but then repeat the same behavior that broke my trust.
This time I don't wanna hear the one line
I'm not interested in your excuses or justifications.
And I don't really care that you're fine
Your well-being is of no concern to me.
You're making me believe but then go and do it again
You deceive me repeatedly despite my willingness to believe in you.
I never asked for much from you
I didn't have any expectations or demands for you.
I didn't need your stories
I didn't require your explanations or narratives.
'Cause when you'd hold me like you do
The way you would physically embrace me was sufficient for me.
I would forget you're lonely
I could overlook your feelings of loneliness when we were together.
And I don't need to know your thoughts
I have no desire to know your innermost feelings, opinions, or ideas.
Don't need to know your questions too
I'm not interested in the questions you may have about the situation.
Don't wanna come and ask for you
I don't want to have to beg for your love or attention.
To come and love me like you should
I desire a healthy and compatible love from you.
You should've seen this coming for a long time for a long time
You should have anticipated the negative outcome or consequences of your actions sooner.
You should've known better than this
You were aware that your behavior was wrong, but continued it regardless.
You should've known better.
You didn't behave responsibly, and now I am disappointed with your actions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HERB BERNSTEIN, RAYMOND BLOODWORTH, LARRY RUSSELL BROWN
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