Her first solo album Mantaray was released in 2007 to critical acclaim. It includes the tracks the pop single "About to happen", the ballad "If it doesn't kill you" and the classic "They Follow you".
One Mile Below
Siouxsie Lyrics
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How far below - can you go?
Double zero - double 0 - 0 - 0
Less then zero
Double 0
One mile below - One mile below
One mile below
Tell me when - Tell me when
Is it time to ascend to the top?
When it get so low
Only one way to go
Up up up up to the top
One mile above - One mile above
One mile above
Up up up up - Double up up up up
Up up up To the top
Up up up up - Double up up up up
Up up up To the top
You and I know - You and I know
Sometimes you loose
When you win
Double zero - double 0 - 0 - 0
Sometimes you win
When you loose
One mile below - One mile below
One mile below
Up up up up - Double up up up up
Up up up up - Double up up up up
Up up up up - Double up up up up
Up up up To the top
The song "One Mile Below" by Siouxsie Sioux explores the idea of reaching the lowest point possible and contemplating how much further down one can go. The repetition of "Double zero" and "Less than zero" suggests a journey into the negatives where there may be uncertainty and fear. One could interpret this as a metaphor for hitting rock bottom emotionally or experiencing a significant loss. The refrain of "One mile below" and "One mile above" creates a sense of duality, juxtaposing the extremes of top and bottom.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that sometimes in life, winning and losing are not always clear-cut. The lines "You and I know, sometimes you lose when you win / Double zero, sometimes you win when you lose" suggest that success and failure can be subjective and that what might feel like losing at first could turn out to be a win in the end.
The chorus of "Up up up up - Double up up up up / Up up up to the top" provides a sense of hope and determination, a call to keep pushing upward even when things seem bleak. The repetition of "double up" could be interpreted as a reminder to keep going even when it feels like there's nothing left.
Overall, "One Mile Below" is a contemplative song about the journey to rock bottom, the duality of extremes, and the hope for a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta know - I gotta know
I need to understand something, it's important to me.
How far below - can you go?
What's the lowest point I can reach in this situation?
Double zero - double 0 - 0 - 0
This line references the number 0, emphasizing the idea of reaching a very low point.
Less then zero
This is another way of saying that something is very low or negative.
Double 0
Again, this is emphasizing the idea of reaching rock bottom.
One mile below - One mile below
Metaphorically, how far down can one go?
Tell me when - Tell me when
Looking for guidance in making the right choice.
Is it time to ascend to the top?
When can I start climbing back up from this low point?
When it get so low
Referencing a situation where things get really bad.
Only one way to go
When you're at the bottom, the only way to go is up.
Up up up up to the top
Focus on climbing back up from the low point, reaching the highest point again.
One mile above - One mile above
Once I reach the top again, it will feel like I'm a mile above the lowest point.
Up up up up - Double up up up up
Directly referencing the idea of climbing up, with doubled emphasis.
You and I know - You and I know
We both understand that sometimes things go the opposite way we want them to.
Sometimes you loose
Sometimes you're on the losing end of a situation.
When you win
Winning isn't always a positive outcome.
One mile below - One mile below
Metaphorically, how far down can one go?
Up up up up - Double up up up up
Directly referencing the idea of climbing up, with doubled emphasis.
Up up up up - Double up up up up
Directly referencing the idea of climbing up, with doubled emphasis.
Up up up up - Double up up up up
Directly referencing the idea of climbing up, with doubled emphasis.
Up up up To the top
Climbing higher and higher, eventually reaching the top again.
Contributed by Oliver T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jeanandbilly
She's been living in the south-west of France since 1992.Welcome back Siouxie!If only you knew how much I love you.Now you do!
@dreamscapekid00
@bluebluud - You got that right !!! I get chills down my spine every time she sings...She's sensational !!!
@JustaScotsman
The beauty of youtube i never even knew she had released anything since the 90,s.. ;-)
@dreamscapekid00
Great Song! Can't Get Enough Of It...Siouxsie Will Always Be The Genuine Icon Of What A True Woman Is...Always Loved Their Music and Style!
@bauhaus77
I had no idea either that she put out a solo album....what a great surprise!
@loopy28
I can't wait to see her this saturday,Feb 9 in NYC!!! Hail Hail The Idol
@solwolfpunk
somebody is having fun!!!! :)
@MycketKar
Awesome song! Good job on the video, siouxsiesback. This is her new voice, image and style now get used to it. It's almost like two different people.
@Beatmyguest001
I just meant the music.... Siouxsie and the banshees are my favourite band...just the music and the ''one by mile'' reminds me of Adam ant...
@totenkopfdivision
The new stuff sounds great but I have to agree with the others with reference to the live dates in London only. I don't know whether she think's she wouldn't sell out a medium size place elsewhere or can't be arsed.