One way
Terri Hendrix Lyrics
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It's your way or not at all
And I'm feeling like a fool for feeling
That I could light you up inside
Your closed and locked up for the evening
I see your shadow behind the blinds
And I'm feeling like a fool for feeling
As I walk away I see
Reality
Has caught up with me
You open my heart and you swim inside me
You open my soul and your blood runs through me
You're to wrapped up in yourself to see
How it hurts me when you push me away
The only way out is the same way I came in
I'll reach inside and I'll pull myself through
I'm just another fool who tried, I'm just another fool who tried
To open you up inside, I give up 'cause I'm tired of trying
As I walk away I see
Reality
Has caught up with me
Reality
Has caught up with me
One way
Is the only way you see things
It's your way or not at all
Not at all
In the song "One Way" by Terri Hendrix, the lyrics depict a theme of one-sided love, where one person in a relationship dominates and controls everything, and the other person is left feeling foolish for trying to change them. The chorus emphasizes that the controlling partner only sees things their way, with no consideration for their partner's wants or needs. The singer feels like a fool for believing that they could change their partner and light them up inside. The lyrics mention the partner being closed and locked up, with the singer unable to open up their mind. It's almost as if the partner is purposely pushing the singer away, leading them to feel more hurt and frustrated.
The second verse mentions that the partner is too wrapped up in themselves to see how their actions are hurting the singer. Even when the singer tries to open up their mind, the partner pushes them away, causing the singer to feel like they're at a dead end. The line "I'm just another fool who tried" further highlights that the singer has tried before to no avail, and they have now given up trying to change their partner. The ending of the song shows the singer finally accepting reality, realizing that they can't change their partner, and walking away from the situation.
Overall, the lyrics in "One Way" showcase the theme of unrequited love, where one partner dominates and controls everything, and the other partner is left feeling helpless and unable to change the situation. The lyrics evoke feelings of frustration, anger, and ultimately acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
One way is the only way you see things
You have a narrow perspective and refuse to see any other point of view.
It's your way or not at all
You are stubborn and inflexible, only accepting things if they align with your way of thinking.
And I'm feeling like a fool for feeling
I am embarrassed for having feelings for you when it seems like you don't care at all.
That I could light you up inside
I had hopes that I could bring some joy and happiness into your life.
Your closed and locked up for the evening
You are shutting yourself off from the world and not allowing anyone in.
I see your shadow behind the blinds
I can see that you are there, but you are choosing to hide away from the outside world.
That I could open up your mind
I hoped that I could help you see things from a different perspective and broaden your horizons.
As I walk away I see
As I leave, I finally realize what is truly happening.
Reality
The truth of the situation.
Has caught up with me
I am no longer ignoring the reality of the situation and must face it head on.
You open my heart and you swim inside me
You have a deep emotional connection with me and have become intertwined in my life.
You open my soul and your blood runs through me
Our connection is so strong that it feels like we are a part of each other.
You're to wrapped up in yourself to see
You are too self-absorbed to notice how your actions are affecting those around you.
How it hurts me when you push me away
Your rejection of me is causing me emotional pain and distress.
The only way out is the same way I came in
The only way to escape this situation is to leave it the same way I entered it.
I'll reach inside and I'll pull myself through
I will rely on my own strength to get myself out of this situation.
I'm just another fool who tried, I'm just another fool who tried
I am one of many who have attempted to change you, but ultimately failed.
To open you up inside, I give up 'cause I'm tired of trying
I am giving up on trying to change you because it is exhausting and fruitless.
Not at all
You refuse to compromise or see any other point of view, creating a toxic environment for others.
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