One World
The Freddy Jones Band Lyrics
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Hundred lairs seem like a thousand candle lights
I do not read what the signs they have to say
In my soul there are riches locked away
One world within, one heart is beating still today
An open road, one love can carry you away
Could you part with what you claim to be your possessions?
I do believe in a sweet imagination
An open road paved by inspiration
One world within, one heart is beating still today
An open road, one love can carry you away
So many thorns wrapped around your ankles
Pretty gold that is taken by the banker
But I believe in a sweeter than sensation
An open path cannot choke you with temptation
One world within, one heart is beating still today
An open road, one love can carry you away
One world within, afraid of the cold
Unlock the doors in anger with the keys you hold
One world within, afraid to be so cold
Thorns around your ankle
Makes you bleed and bleed and bleed in gold
One world within, one heart is beating still today
An open road, one love can carry you away
The song "One World" by The Freddy Jones Band is a reflective piece that speaks to the interconnectedness and potential of all humans. The lyrics describe a scene on "Gypsies Avenue," where the lights from hundreds of lairs look like candle lights, creating a magical atmosphere. The mood is not lost on the singer, but rather he focuses on the riches locked away in his soul. He does not pay attention to the signs in front of him, because he believes in a sweet imagination that can pave the way for an open road, inspiring one world and one heart that beats within us all. The song's message is ultimately about the power of love, imagination, and connection.
The lyrics discuss the idea of letting go of material possessions and obsessions, questioning whether we could part with the things we believe we own. The singer believes in the power of imagination, which can inspire and open a road that is not choked with temptation. The imagery of thorns wrapped around ankles representing materialistic desires that can choke is used throughout the song. The lyrics also touch on the idea of unlocking the doors to our hearts by letting go of anger, fear or coldness that may obstruct our path to open roads and one love.
Line by Line Meaning
On the gypsies avenue tonight
Tonight, on Gypsies Avenue, there is a sense of mystery and wonder in the air.
Hundred lairs seem like a thousand candle lights
The many dwellings on the street are illuminated by an abundance of light, creating a magical atmosphere.
I do not read what the signs they have to say
I am not interested in the warnings or messages conveyed by signs, as I trust my own intuition.
In my soul there are riches locked away
I possess inner wealth and treasures that are only accessible to me.
One world within, one heart is beating still today
There is a single interconnected universe within me, with a strong pulse that continues to throb today.
An open road, one love can carry you away
An unobstructed path ahead and love are powerful enough to transport me to greater heights.
If you lost all of your obsessions
In the event that you shed all attachments and fixations,
Could you part with what you claim to be your possessions?
Would it be possible for you to relinquish the items that you consider to be your property?
I do believe in a sweet imagination
I have faith in the power of a vivid, pleasant fantasy world.
An open road paved by inspiration
A stimulating, imaginative process is responsible for creating an unimpeded route ahead.
So many thorns wrapped around your ankles
You are beset by many difficulties and troubles that tightly bind you.
Pretty gold that is taken by the banker
Your beautiful wealth is being taken and held by the bankers and other financial institutions.
But I believe in a sweeter than sensation
Despite this, I have confidence in the possibility for an even sweeter experience than mere physical sensation.
An open path cannot choke you with temptation
A free, unobstructed road cannot suffocate or overwhelm you with excessive allurements and diversions.
One world within, afraid of the cold
There is a singular universe within me that is frightened of the chill.
Unlock the doors in anger with the keys you hold
Release the doors using the keys you currently possess with righteous anger.
One world within, afraid to be so cold
The single universe within me is hesitant to be as frigid as it is.
Thorns around your ankle
Difficulties and pain are afflicting you.
Makes you bleed and bleed and bleed in gold
This circumstance is eroding your golden possessions and causing you to figuratively bleed out.
One world within, one heart is beating still today
Inside of me, there is still one world, and the heart continues to thump with vitality even now.
An open road, one love can carry you away
An unrestrained path and love possess the ability to lift me up and transport me far away.
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Written by: JOHN MARTYN
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