One
The Honor Society Lyrics

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I shoulda listened to that little voice inside my head
When I saw her in the study typing on her Mac.
The place was packed, but I still felt like we were all alone,
Then I started to lose my nerve why am I taking so long?
I had a million questions running up inside my head:
Is she lonely? Is she tired? Does she got a man? What does she wear in bed?
But I just stood there frozen and she got away.

It coulda been me and you together walking in the rain.
We coulda been making out and making plans to run away.
But here I am all alone outside and I really wish I told her everything that I was feeling inside.

I had an angel by my side.
Why didn't I? Didn't I?
I had angel by my side.

I started to ask around if anyone might know her name.
A friend of hers told me that she thought she was single again.
That's all the info that I needed to keep hope alive.
I searched the dorm and the caf and the laundromat and the park and ride.
Then one fateful day I saw her at the top of the stairs,
So I got up my courage, started walking over there.
And as I did I saw another guy with his hand in her hair.
I guess I was too late.

It coulda been me and you together walking in the rain.
We coulda been making out and making plans to run away.
But here I am all alone outside and I really wish I told her everything that I was feeling inside.

I had an angel by my side.
Why didn't I? Didn't I?
I had angel by my side,
And I felt like I could die.

Then she turned around, she walked over to me.
She said 'I noticed you noticing me.'
I said 'Who's the guy?'
She said 'Just a friend and I've been wondering where you've been!'
And we walked around and we got to know each other very well that fall.

And now it's me and you together walking in the rain.
And now we're making out and making plans to run away.
'Cause I was so alone outside and I really wanna tell her everything that I was feeling inside.

I had an angel by my side.
Why didn't I? Didn't I?
I had angel by my side.
Why didn't I? Didn't I?
I had angel by my side.
Why didn't I? Didn't I?

Why didn't I? Why didn't I?
Why didn't I? Why didn't I?

Overall Meaning

The Honor Society's song One is about a missed opportunity in a romantic relationship. The singer sees a woman typing on her computer in a crowded study, and he is too nervous to approach her. He stands frozen, thinking of all the questions he would like to ask her, but she leaves before he can make a move. He regrets not telling her how he feels, as he could have started a relationship with her instead of being left alone. However, he later learns that she is single and tries to find her by searching throughout the dorm, cafe, laundromat, and more. When he finally sees her talking to another guy, he realizes that he has missed his chance again. But he eventually reunites with her, and they fall in love.

The song explores the theme of missed opportunities and regret. The singer wishes he had taken a chance in the beginning and pursued the woman, but he waited too long and lost his opportunity. However, the song also shows that sometimes second chances can happen, and it's important to take them when they do.

Line by Line Meaning

I shoulda listened to that little voice inside my head
I regret not following my intuition.

When I saw her in the study typing on her Mac.
I first saw her while she was working on her computer in the library.

The place was packed, but I still felt like we were all alone,
Despite the crowded environment, I only noticed her.

Then I started to lose my nerve why am I taking so long?
I began to feel anxious and unsure about approaching her.

I had a million questions running up inside my head:
I had so many thoughts and inquiries about her.

Is she lonely? Is she tired? Does she got a man? What does she wear in bed?
I wondered about her personal life and interests.

But I just stood there frozen and she got away.
I was unable to make a move and she left before I could talk to her.

It coulda been me and you together walking in the rain.
We could have been a couple walking in the rain if I had taken action earlier.

We coulda been making out and making plans to run away.
We could have been a romantic pair making plans to escape reality.

But here I am all alone outside and I really wish I told her everything that I was feeling inside.
I regret not being honest and communicating my feelings to her.

I had an angel by my side.
She was a heavenly, perfect woman.

Why didn't I? Didn't I?
I wonder why I did not take the chance to be with her.

I had angel by my side.
I had the chance to be with an amazing woman.

And I felt like I could die.
I was overwhelmed with regret and sadness.

Then she turned around, she walked over to me.
By chance, she approached me.

She said 'I noticed you noticing me.'
She acknowledged that I had been observing her.

I said 'Who's the guy?'
I asked about the man she was with earlier.

She said 'Just a friend and I've been wondering where you've been!'
She told me that he was just a friend and that she had been curious about me.

And we walked around and we got to know each other very well that fall.
We spent time together and became close during that season.

And now it's me and you together walking in the rain.
Now, we are together and enjoying romantic moments.

And now we're making out and making plans to run away.
We are exploring new adventures and growing our relationship.

'Cause I was so alone outside and I really wanna tell her everything that I was feeling inside.
I was heartbroken and alone before we became a couple, and I wanted to express my emotions to her.

Why didn't I? Didn't I?
I still ponder why I waited so long to approach her.

Why didn't I? Why didn't I?
I repeat this question, reflecting on my missed opportunity.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASON LEVINE, JASON ROSEN, MICHAEL BRUNO

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