1 of the 2
The Damned Lyrics


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Oh yeah, you're all cracked-up fury
Won't get the jury to defend you
You tried but you couldn't cry
When they see you
You want me to hang around
With you always
But you lie and die when
All you ever give me is disgrace

That's the way down
That's the way down
That's sedation
That's sedation
One of the two
One of the two

With your saturation eyes
Think you can disguise all those mean things
But can you grovel in the dust
Masochistic lust make the song sing
Oh yeah, you're all cracked-up fury
Won't get the jury to defend you
You tried but you couldn't cry
When they see you

That's the way down
That's the way down
That's sedation
That's sedation
One of the two
One of the two

Oh yeah, you're all cracked-up fury
Won't get the jury to defend you




You tried but you couldn't cry
When they see you
You want me to hang around
With you always
But you lie and die well
All you ever give me is disgrace

That's the way down
That's the way down
That's sedation
That's sedation
One of the two
One of the two

One of the two
One of the two
One of the two
One of the two
One of the two

Overall Meaning

The Damned's song "1 of the 2" is a commentary on a manipulative and toxic relationship. The song suggests that the subject of the lyrics has a volatile personality, described as "cracked-up fury." Despite the subject's attempts to win others over with their emotions and lies, they are unable to gain support and end up facing judgement. The lyrics suggest that the subject wants the singer to always be around, but the singer realizes that they are only being given disgrace in the relationship.


The repeated refrain of "that's the way down, that's sedation, one of the two" reinforces the idea that this relationship is dangerous and leading towards a negative outcome, either a downward spiral or a numbing sedation. The lyrics also touch on themes of power dynamics, with the suggestion that the subject enjoys being humiliated and dominated ("can you grovel in the dust, masochistic lust make the song sing").


Overall, "1 of the 2" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting involved in toxic relationships and the importance of setting boundaries to protect oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah, you're all cracked-up fury
You are intensely angry, but it's clear that it's coming from a place of instability and vulnerability.


Won't get the jury to defend you
Your behavior is so egregious that even a neutral party would not defend you.


You tried but you couldn't cry
You attempted to manipulate others by putting on a show of sadness, but it did not work.


When they see you
Others are able to see through your facade and recognize your true nature.


You want me to hang around
You desire my constant presence and attention.


With you always
You want me to be with you at all times, regardless of my own desires or needs.


But you lie and die when
Your tendency towards deceit and manipulation will ultimately be your downfall.


All you ever give me is disgrace
Your presence in my life brings me shame and embarrassment.


That's the way down
Your behavior and choices will lead to your own downfall.


That's sedation
The escape from reality that you attempt to achieve through destructive behavior.


One of the two
You will either continue on this path of destruction or make a change towards positive growth.


With your saturation eyes
Your eyes may be intense and compelling, but they cannot hide your true nature.


Think you can disguise all those mean things
You believe that you are able to conceal your harmful actions and words.


But can you grovel in the dust
Will you ever be truly humble and repentant for your actions?


Masochistic lust make the song sing
You derive pleasure from your own pain and destruction, which perpetuates your negative behavior.


One of the two
You will either continue on this path of destruction or make a change towards positive growth.




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Written by: STEPHONY SMITH, CHAD BROCK, JIM COLLINS

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