1) Shout! is the solo, electronic-rock project … Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 Shout!'s
1) Shout! is the solo, electronic-rock project of David Mattatall (of Greenbelt Collective and Shipyards)
2) Shout! is a Belgian rock band who are notable for their cover of Space Oddity.
One Two Three
Shout! Lyrics
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I guess we never know what to become
Well I didn't know that this was such a problem
It's gonna get better when we solve them
I try to try to lose my head
But I wish, wish, wish that you were always there
And I try to try to lose my head
I'm on birthday cards and on a big trip
If this wouldn't happen then I'd bite my lip
But I didn't know that this was such a problem
It's gonna get better when we solve them
And I try to try to lose my head
But I wish, wish, wish that you were always there
And I try to try to lose my head
But I wish, wish, wish that I was dead
But I didn't know that this was such a problem
It's gonna get better when we solve them
And I try to try to lose my head
And I wish, wish, wish that you were always here
And I try to try to lose my head
And I wish, wish, wish that I was dead
Wish I was dead
The lyrics to Shout!'s song One Two Three are an amalgamation of muddled emotions and desires that are sung with a palpable sense of urgency. The opening line "I want to hear drums and my heart's a drum" demonstrates the singer's intense longing for something that satisfies their emotional needs. They admit that they are uncertain about what they want to become, which indicates their confusion and lack of clarity about their path. The line "It's gonna get better when we solve them" shows that they believe that their problems have a solution, but they are yet to find it.
The lines "But I wish, wish, wish that you were always there" and "And I wish, wish, wish that I was dead" are paradoxical but relatable. The singer oscillates between wanting to be around the person they miss and wishing to be dead to escape their pain. The lines "I'm on birthday cards and on a big trip/If this wouldn't happen then I'd bite my lip" seemingly suggest that the singer is living a life that should make them happy, but they are still struggling to find contentment. The repeated lines "And I try to try to lose my head" symbolize the singer's desperation to control their emotions and find peace.
Overall, the lyrics to One Two Three are a striking depiction of the complex human emotions that people undertake daily. The uncertain tone and the longing for something that seems out of reach make the song relatable and emotive.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to hear drums and my hearts a drum
I crave excitement and my heart is beating rapidly with anticipation
I guess we never know what to become
It's difficult to predict our future and the path we will take
Well I didn't know that this was such a problem
I was unaware that this issue was causing such difficulty
It's gonna get better when we solve them
The situation will improve once we find a solution
I try to try to lose my head
I attempt to maintain a clear and level-headed perspective
But I wish, wish, wish that you were always there
I deeply desire your constant companionship and support
And I wish, wish, wish that I was dead
I feel overwhelmed and hopeless, to the point of wishing for death
I'm on birthday cards and on a big trip
I am recognized and celebrated for achievement, but it may not be fulfilling
If this wouldn't happen then I'd bite my lip
If things didn't go as planned, I would force myself to remain composed and not react
But I didn't know that this was such a problem
I was not aware of the severity of the issue at hand
And I wish, wish, wish that you were always here
I long for your physical presence and emotional support
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Written by: ADAM OLENIUS
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