One Shot
Shannon Mcarthur Lyrics
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But I'm afraid to step out on my own
I'm afraid to be alone
My heart is beating
Right about to jump out of my chest
But I don't know what's best
For me
One heart maybe you'll break it but go
These days you don't get second chances
This life you wanna Live it light
But this time you gotta do it right
These days you don't get second chances.
Get second chances
Wa ah ah oh
These days you don't get second chances
This night is restless
But I've got a burning in my bones
I need to step in the unknown
What if I don't make it
What if I come toppling from Toppling from up high
Well at least I'll know I tried
I've gotta try
One shot, you can take it oh,
One heart maybe you'll break it but go
These days you don't get second chances
This life you wanna Live it light
But this time you gotta do it right
These days you don't get second chances.
Get second chances
Wa ah ah oh
These days you don't get second chances
To say I should've done it this way
I should've done it that way
And now I've got it no way
At all
I've got it no way at all
One shot, you can take it oh,
One heart maybe you'll break it but go
These days you don't get second chances
This life you wanna Live it light
But this time you gotta do it right
These days you don't get second chances.
Get second chances
Wa ah ah oh
These days you don't get second chances
The song "One Shot" by Shannon Mcarthur talks about the fear of taking risks, the feeling of being stuck in a burning town, and the realization that life does not give second chances. The singer is hesitant to step out of her comfort zone, but at the same time, she knows she needs to make a change. She is afraid of being alone, but also of failing. She wants to take that one shot to reach her dreams, no matter the outcome. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that there are no second chances in life, so we better make the best out of every opportunity we get.
The lyrics of the song are quite relatable, as we all struggle with taking risks and stepping out of our comfort zones at some point in our lives. It's a common feeling to be afraid of the unknown, but Shannon Mcarthur encourages us to take that one shot to change our fate. The song also emphasizes the importance of making the most out of every opportunity and living life to the fullest. The last verse is a reminder that we may regret not taking that one shot later in life.
Overall, "One Shot" is a powerful and inspiring song that encourages listeners to take risks, chase their dreams, and make the most out of every opportunity they get.
Line by Line Meaning
This town is burning
The town is in chaos and things are spiralling out of control.
But I'm afraid to step out on my own
Despite the need to take action, I'm afraid to do it alone.
I'm afraid to be alone
I'm scared of dealing with uncertainty and new experiences by myself.
My heart is beating
My heart is racing with anticipation.
Right about to jump out of my chest
My heart is beating so fast, it feels like it's about to jump out of my chest.
But I don't know what's best
I'm unsure about the right course of action.
For me
I need to figure out how to move forward given my own unique circumstances.
One shot, you can take it oh,
You only have one chance to take a risk and make things happen.
One heart maybe you'll break it but go
It may hurt to take that chance, but it's better than not trying at all.
These days you don't get second chances
Opportunities are rare, so you need to seize the moment when it comes.
This life you wanna Live it light
You should live life joyfully and without regret.
But this time you gotta do it right
However, it's important to make wise decisions and not let impulsiveness lead you astray.
Get second chances
You won't always get another chance to make things right.
Wa ah ah oh
Expressing emotion or emphasis.
These days you don't get second chances
Once again emphasizing the rareness of opportunities.
This night is restless
The anxiety and uncertainty continue even in the evening.
But I've got a burning in my bones
Despite the fear, there's a strong desire to take action and make things happen.
I need to step in the unknown
It's necessary to face uncertainty and not just stay in the comfort zone.
What if I don't make it
There's a fear of failure and the consequences that come with it.
What if I come toppling from Toppling from up high
There's also the danger of taking risks and falling hard if things don't work out.
Well at least I'll know I tried
However, it's better to try and fail than to not try at all.
To say I should've done it this way
There will be regrets and second-guessing after taking a chance.
I should've done it that way
There may have been other ways to approach the situation.
And now I've got it no way
The current situation is not ideal.
At all
There are no good options or easy solutions available right now.
Contributed by Tristan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.