One Way Ticket
The Darkness Lyrics

It was a dusty old night
The story begins on a dark and eerie night.

And I'm the first to admit it
The singer recognizes that they were making some bad choices.

I'm sure I upset someone
The singer acknowledges that their behavior may have caused harm to others.

But my memory has chosen to omit it
The artist cannot remember the specific incident or events.

A tiny voice was telling me
The artist recognizes a small voice in the back of their mind, warning them of their actions.

I should cool it
The singer recognizes that they should slow down and stop what they're doing.

Chewing my face off
The singer is nervous and anxious, possibly from drug use.

Talking absolute rubbish
The artist recognizes that what they're saying is nonsense.

The first line hit me like a kick in the face
The artist is hit with a realization that they need to change their behavior.

Thought I better have another just in case
Despite this realization, the artist decides to continue their behavior.

Next thing I knew my heart was under attack
The singer experiences physical symptoms of their unhealthy choices.

Bought a one way ticket to hell
The artist is aware of their destructive behavior and the consequences if they continue.

And back!
The singer recognizes that there is a way back from their unhealthy choices.

I'm always trying to keep my vices under wraps
The singer is aware of their flaws and desires to hide them.

But a coach load of mutes would appear talkative chaps
Despite their efforts, the singer still attracts people with similar unhealthy habits.

They seemed fit to join me for a couple of hits
Others are willing to join the artist in their destructive choices.

But my septum is in tatters
The artist has physically damaged themselves through drug use.

And I've still got the runs
The singer is experiencing negative physical side effects from their choices.

Burn for a moment then you kick like a mule
The singer recognizes the temporary high from their choices but also the dangerous consequences.

Strangers would agree that it was rocket fuel
Others may recognize the impact of the artist's choices on their behavior.

Several lines are chocking like a glorious game
The artist is referencing the drug use and how it is affecting them.

Stick it up your nose! Woohoo!
The artist is encouraging drug use through a party-like atmosphere.

Always cold repeating myself, except I'm getting slightly louder
The singer is aware of their repetitive and annoying behavior.

Pausing long enough to snort that white powder
The artist pauses their behavior to engage in drug use.

Wheels steering off but I'm still on track
The singer is aware that they may be going off the rails but still believe they can control their behavior.

One way ticket to hell and back
The singer recognizes that their actions are leading them down a dangerous path.

Bought a one way ticket to hell and back
The singer is aware of their choices but is still struggling to change them.

One way ticket to hell and back,
The artist repeats the chorus, emphasizing their awareness of their behavior.

Bought a one way ticket to hell
The artist continues to acknowledge their situation and the danger they are in.