One Way
Spring Heeled Jack USA Lyrics

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Do you really want to waste my time
Cause if you do, I've got nothing to prove
Do you really want to shut me out
Tell me now,
Cause I got better things to do
And if you don't like what I'm saying
I got something to tell you
So let it go and be somebody

Somebody who will see it through
Just let it go, unite everybody
because we only have one world
And if you don't like it,
It really don't matter
Cause I gotta break the news to you
There's only ONE WAY to skank,
It's universal

And if you don't like it,
It really don't matter

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Spring Heeled Jack USA's song One Way begin with a reprimand to those who would rather waste the singer's time and shut him out. He states that if they choose to do so, he has nothing left to prove. Furthermore, if someone doesn't like what he is saying, he still has something to tell them. He urges the listener to let go of petty differences and unite everyone because the world is one and there's only one way to skank. The singer acknowledges that some might not like it, but it doesn't matter because the news has to be broken to them. 'Skanking' is a dance style that originated in Jamaica and is commonly associated with ska music.

The song's theme is one of unity and inclusivity. The singer is imploring everyone to set aside their differences and come together. He identifies skanking as something that is universal, and something that everyone can do irrespective of their race, status, or background. The song's message is simple yet poignant: we all have only one world, and we should unite and celebrate our differences.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you really want to waste my time
Are you truly willing to use up my precious time?

Cause if you do, I've got nothing to prove
If that's the case, then I have no need to demonstrate my worth

Do you really want to shut me out
Are you willing to completely exclude me from your life?

Tell me now,
Please inform me at once,

Cause I got better things to do
Since I have more important tasks to accomplish

And if you don't like what I'm saying
If you disagree with my words

I got something to tell you
Then let me enlighten you

So let it go and be somebody
Release your burdens and be a better version of yourself

Somebody who will see it through
Someone who will persevere and see a task to its completion

Just let it go, unite everybody
Forgive and forget in order to unify all individuals

because we only have one world
As we only possess a single earth