One Voice
Straight No Chaser Lyrics

The lyrics of "One Voice" by Straight No Chaser feat. Barry Manilow are powerful and emotional. The opening lines, "I stood strong through right or wrong, I fought pain with time and hate," suggests that the singer has faced many struggles in their life, but they have not given up. In the next few lines, the singer describes standing alone and on fire in a room with a view, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for being trapped in a difficult situation, surrounded by obstacles. The reference to a fence with barbwire adds to this imagery, suggesting that the singer is trapped in a place they can't escape easily.

The next lines, "Today my world ends and so theirs begins, slowly trying to justify comparable sins," suggest that the singer has perhaps been wronged by someone else who is now trying to justify their actions. However, the singer stands strong and unafraid, acknowledging that they have made mistakes in the past but are determined to move forward. The line "May be apart from my dreams and desires yet no man can withhold me from what I most admire" suggests that the singer will never let anyone hold them back from achieving their goals, no matter how difficult the path may be.

In the chorus, the singer declares "one voice," acknowledging that they may be standing alone but that they still have the power to make a difference. The last lines of the song, "With pride I'll keep on striving till I die and never, never will I black out, the streets remain in heart without a doubt," suggests that the singer has a strong sense of determination and pride, and they will continue to fight for their dreams until the very end.