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One Way Out
The Allman Brothers Band Lyrics
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Ain't but one way out baby, and Lord I just can't go out the door
Cause there's a man down there, might be your man I don't know
Lord you got me trapped woman, up on the second floor
If I get by this time I won't be trapped no more
So raise our window baby, I can ease out soft and slow
And lord, your neighbors, no they won't be
Lord, I'm foolish to be here in the first place
I know some man gonna walk in and take my place
Ain't no way in the world, I'm going out that front door
Cause there's a man down there, might be your man I don't know
Cause there's a man down there, might be your man I don't know
Cause there's a man down there
Freely
Lord, it just might happen to be your man
Lord, it just a might be your man
Oh baby, I just don't know
The Allman Brothers Band's song One Way Out is a classic blues rock track with powerful lyrics that express a sense of entrapment and danger. The opening lines, "Ain't but one way out baby, Lord I just can't go out the door," refer to the singer's dilemma of being cornered and unable to escape. He is stuck in a building with a man who might be the woman's husband or lover, creating a sense of danger and uncertainty.
The tension builds as the singer declares, "Lord you got me trapped woman, up on the second floor, if I get by this time I won't be trapped no more." He is desperate to escape and avoid a confrontation with the other man. The chorus repeats the line "Ain't but one way out baby, and Lord I just can't go out the door," emphasizing the singer's trapped state.
The final verse adds to the tension with the lines "Lord, I'm foolish to be here in the first place, I know some man gonna walk in and take my place." The singer is aware of the potential danger of his situation but is powerless to act. The song ends on an unresolved note, with the line "Lord, it just might happen to be your man, Oh baby, I just don't know." The singer remains trapped and unsure of his fate.
Overall, One Way Out is a powerful song that explores themes of danger, entrapment, and uncertainty. The lyrics and music create a sense of tension that builds throughout the song, leaving the listener on edge.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't but one way out baby, Lord I just can't go out the door
I can't leave through the front door because there's a man down there who may be your lover
Cause there's a man down there, might be your man I don't know
I'm stuck here because there's a chance that the man downstairs is your partner and I don't want any trouble
Lord you got me trapped woman, up on the second floor
I feel trapped up here on the second floor because of my attraction to you
If I get by this time I won't be trapped no more
If I survive this situation, I won't let myself get caught up in a similar situation again
So raise our window baby, I can ease out soft and slow
Let's open the window and I'll sneak out quietly
And lord, your neighbors, no they won't be Talking that stuff that they don't know
The neighbors won't gossip since I'll be leaving discreetly
I know some man gonna walk in and take my place
I'm aware that another man may take my spot in your life
Ain't no way in the world, I'm going out that front door
I refuse to leave through the front door, it's too risky
Freely
I'm free to leave as I please as long as I avoid conflict
Lord, it just might happen to be your man
It's possible the man downstairs could be your partner
Oh baby, I just don't know
I'm uncertain about the situation and need to leave before things get worse
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, GULF COAST MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARSHALL E SEHORN, ELMORE JAMES, SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON
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