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One by One
The Black Seeds Lyrics
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Summon everything you’ve got
All your forces under the sun
Put the call up into the sky
I’ll take you one by one by one
Come on and take me on (x4)
Your words are like throwing stones
Skipping across my skin
Take a warm look at what has gone before
There’s no way you will ever win
Come on and take me on (x4)
Cause when the war is over,
the fight is done.
Well I’ll be lying in the sun
Yeah when the war is over,
the fight is done.
Well I’ll be lying in the sun
(Instrumental)
The sun’s the only one who sleeps
I can hear everything you say
There’s a small piece of earth between you and me
We can play fight or we can play
Come on and take me on (x4)
Cause when the war is over,
the fight is done.
Well I’ll be lying in the sun
Yeah when the war is over,
the fight is done.
Well I’ll be lying in the sun
When the war is over,
the fight is done.
Well I’ll be lying in the sun (x2)
Yeah when the war is over,
the fight is done.
We’ll be lying in the sun
The Black Seeds's song One By One is a testament to resilience and strength in the face of adversity. The song begins by urging the listener to summon all of their forces and put out a call to the universe to take on whatever challenge they are facing. The repetition of "one by one" reinforces the idea that it's possible to conquer seemingly impossible obstacles if attacked systematically. The next verse speaks to the power of words and how they can function as weapons, and how past events can inform one’s present. The lyrics imply that the singer has been through some battles before, but has emerged victorious.
The second half of the song emphasizes the idea of being at peace, laying in the sun, and basking in the glory of a hard-fought victory. The instrumental break in the song serves as a momentary pause to reflect on the journey thus far before launching back into the resolute chorus. Although the lyrics of the song seem to be speaking directly to an opponent or adversary, they can also be interpreted as an internal battle. The idea of taking on challenges "one by one" can apply to any obstacle in life, be it physical, emotional, or existential. Ultimately, the message of the song is one of resilience and determination to emerge from the darkness and find peace in the sun.
Line by Line Meaning
Summon everything you've got
Gather all your mental, physical and emotional strength
All your forces under the sun
Use every possible resource available to you
Put the call up into the sky
Send out a signal for all to hear and respond to
I'll take you one by one by one
I am ready to face all challenges, no matter how many
Your words are like throwing stones
Your words hurt me like physical blows
Skipping across my skin
Your words do not penetrate deeply, but are still painful
Take a warm look at what has gone before
Reflect on past experiences and acknowledge the futility of repeating them
There's no way you will ever win
You cannot defeat me, no matter what you do
Cause when the war is over, the fight is done
If we can resolve our differences, then there is no need to continue fighting
Well I'll be lying in the sun
I can relax and enjoy life once the conflict is over
The sun's the only one who sleeps
Even in the midst of conflict, nature continues to function normally
I can hear everything you say
I am aware of your words and intentions
There's a small piece of earth between you and me
Our differences are minor in the grand scheme of things
We can play fight or we can play
We can either continue the conflict, or choose to enjoy life together
We'll be lying in the sun
Once we overcome our differences, we can enjoy the simple pleasures of life together
Contributed by Kaylee I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@deeptime158
Summon everything you've got
All your forces under the sun
Put the corn up into the sky
I'll take you one by one by one
Come on and take me on (x4)
Your words are life drawn with stones
Skipping across my skin
Take a warm look at what has gone before
There's no way you will ever win
Come on and take me on (x4)
Cause when the war is over,
The fight is done.
Well i'll be lying in the sun
Yeah when the war is over,
The fight is done.
Well i'll be lying in the sun
The sun's the only one who sleeps
I can hear everything you say
There's a small piece of earth between you and me
We can play fight or we can play
Come on and take me on (x4)
Cause when the war is over,
The fight is done.
Well i'll be lying in the sun
Yeah when the war is over,
The fight is done.
Well i'll be lying in the sun
When the war is over,
The fight is done.
Well i'll be lying in the sun (x2)
Yeah when the war is over,
The fight is done.
We'll be lying in the sun
@junninhoo
This song was so good I accidentally left the keys in the ignition
@FranciumBoron
JESSE DON'T LEAVE THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION FOR THE ENTIRE TWO DAYS!
@juliolucero5608
The buzzer did not buzz! alright? And you're the one that told me to move the keys in the first place!
@junninhoo
@@juliolucero5608 remember
@3nails1cross11
Well done, Jesse, as always. Just... Well done.
@mathiaswilhelm1902
I think if mr white said that he would actually cry tears of joy
@reedrichards1465
@@mathiaswilhelm1902 Mr White did say that, but out of sarcasm of course.
@mathiaswilhelm1902
@@reedrichards1465, now I remember
@thatbishhhnish8131
i was watching breaking bad and this song played and i was like wait is that Bret from flight of the conchords and it is😂
@EAZYEfrain
The thing I love about breaking bad is they chose songs that aren’t mainstream but are really good songs I mean yea once in a while you’ll here a song like “horse with no name”