Expendables' distinctive live performances and unique brand of music. Described as an electric mix of genre-bending rock, reggae and surf. It has begun to charm audiences far and wide. Rapidly approaching status as a full-time touring act, the band is a rising star on the West Coast. To date, The Expendables have performed with in-demand musical acts such as Slightly Stoopid and reggae legend Eek-A-Mouse; they have appeared live on the Vans’ Warped Tour; and hosted their own radio show on The Santa Cruz X 103.9 FM. The Expendables landed number one in the Metro Santa Cruz Top 10 list of favorite bands in local music. In addition, Lion Entertainment and Your Music Magazine awarded the group first place in their Battle of the Bands contest in 2002.
The Expendables have five original full-length albums to their credit:
"No Time to Worry" (2001); "Open Container" (2002); "Gettin' Filthy,” (2006) the polished result of a two-month recording stint at Herbie Herbert’s Sy Klopps Studios in San Francisco; "The Expendables" (2007); and their most recent, "Prove It" (2010).
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One More Night
The Expendables Lyrics
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The past is getting farther away
I try to relate and understand
You know were fallin’ all over land
Oh I have seen for many years
The truth it must go on
So we fight to stay alive
Some call it self medication, others call it disease
Oh I call it self realization workin’ out its case
One day I’ll understand
When my road comes to an end
One more night, one more day
The past is getting farther away
I try to relate and understand
You know were fallin’ all over land
Oh on my feet no broken bones
I’m sound my soul excite
I break the leash of my memories
That’s all I need to realize, realize
I need to stand up and face them
My bridge is bare in the wind
My roots are week, the soil is dry
My bark is wearin’ thin
One day I’ll understand
When my trunk gives to the wind
One more night, one more day
The past is getting farther away
I try to relate and understand
You know were fallin’ all over land
In my dreams, my fantasy
The wind becomes my eyes
But I can’t live in a fantasy
The conscious lies
Conscious lies, conscious lies
One more night, one more day
The past is getting farther away
I try to relate and understand
You know were fallin’ all over land
The lyrics of "One More Night" by The Expendables is a contemplation about life and mortality. The song points out that the past is gone and it's getting farther away with time. The singer is trying to understand and relate to life as it keeps moving forward. The singer acknowledges that life is a fight to stay alive as the forces that challenge us are too strong. While some refer to the act of coping with life as self-medication, some called it a disease. The singer calls it self-realization workin’ out its case. The singer is confident that someday they will understand the mystery of life once they reach the end of their journey. The chorus is a reminder that every day is a chance to make the most of life.
The singer reflects on the weaknesses and vulnerabilities of life. They admit that while their feet have no broken bones, their roots are weak, the soil is dry and their bark is wearing thin. However, the singer is willing to face these challenges head-on. They understand that their journey through life might be brief, but they are determined to make it count. For the singer, their fantasy world is a safe haven that they can escape into. In their dream world, the wind becomes their eyes, an illusion that provides temporary comfort. However, the singer acknowledges that they cannot live in a fantasy world forever. Conscious lies are delusions that cannot lead to real progress in life.
Overall, "One More Night" by The Expendables is a song about life's journey, the difficulties that come with it, and the need to seize each day to make it count. The lyrics encourage listeners to face their fears, cope with life's challenges, and strive for self-realization.
Line by Line Meaning
One more night, one more day
The singer is asking for more time to either process his thoughts or to have with someone/something before it's gone.
The past is getting farther away
The singer is acknowledging that the past is becoming distant with time with each passing night and day.
I try to relate and understand
The singer is making an effort to comprehend what's happening in his life or trying to connect with others better.
You know were fallin’ all over land
The singer is acknowledging that things are not going well and are becoming chaotic.
Oh I have seen for many years
The singer has had years of experience and has gained knowledge from it.
The truth it must go on
No matter what, the truth must prevail.
So we fight to stay alive
The singer implies that life is a struggle and one must fight to survive, be it physical or emotional challenges.
The forces are too strong
The singer acknowledges that some forces are stronger than the individual and need to be tackled with titanic force to survive.
Some call it self-medication, others call it disease
Different people interpret the same problem/issue differently.
Oh, I call it self-realization working out its case
The singer is trying to explain their own perspective on how to handle and grow from a problem - and calls it self-realization
One day I’ll understand
The singer is optimistic that one day they'll comprehend the deeper meaning of some situations entirely.
When my road comes to an end
The singer implies they will get to know the true meaning at the end of their life's journey/experience.
On my feet no broken bones, I’m sound my soul excite
The singer has no physical injuries, and their soul feels spiritually charged.
I break the leash of my memories
The singer has struggled to let go of past memories that have restrained them - but they've finally been able to do just that.
That’s all I need to realize, realize
The singer realizes that letting go of the past memories has helped them experience something new and better in the present.
I need to stand up and face them
The singer bravely accepts that they have to confront their issues and fears head-on.
My bridge is bare in the wind
The singer implies that they feel vulnerable to the world.
My roots are weak, the soil is dry
The singer is conveying that they feel they lack support and are struggling to cope with life's challenges.
My bark is wearin’ thin
The singer implies that they feel more vulnerable than ever, and are becoming more exposed.
In my dreams, my fantasy
The singer has an idealized perspective in their mind and dreams.
The wind becomes my eyes
The singer imagines that the way they see the world is somehow related to the environment around them.
But I can’t live in a fantasy
The singer implies that they can't keep living in their made-up world and that reality is something they have to face.
The conscious lies
The singer implies that he/she is aware of their own lies or deceptive behavior performed knowingly in their mind.
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Raj S
This song (& album) got me through some tough times. Thank you Expendables 🙏
antonio almeida
One of my fav tunes
David Neely
well this is just an earful of AWESOME!!!