One
Ultravox Lyrics


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It's hard to believe the time has come
For this one
For this one
Good fortune has breathed its breath upon
This one
This one

A handful of wanting, waiting my turn
A mountain of past, a future to burn
A dream of tomorrows, and what will become, become

With hope upon hope and blind desire
Empty horizons fuel my fire
Waiting for something
From life's great liar

It's hard to believe the time has come
For this one
For this one
Good fortune has breathed its breath upon
This one
For this one
It's hard to believe the time has come
For this one

Biding my time 'til my time is due
Waiting in line as a world looks through me
Right through

It's hard to believe the time has come
For this one
For this one
Good fortune has breathed its breath upon
This one
For this one
It's hard to believe the time has come
For this one, for this one
Good fortune has breathed its breath upon
This one




For this one
It's hard to believe the time has come

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ultravox's "One" convey the feeling of waiting for the right moment, the moment when good fortune finally breathes its breath upon the singer. The song speaks to the concept of biding one's time until the time is right, fighting onward even through the empty horizons and life's great liar. The singer has a handful of wanting, a mountain of past, and a future to burn. The lyrics are slightly melancholy, but also tinged with hope, urging us to keep striving on regardless of any obstacles.


The repetition of "For this one" reinforces the idea of waiting for the moment that is meant for the singer, and that good fortune has finally come. The line "Biding my time 'til my time is due" is particularly powerful in conveying the sense of waiting and patience that is required to achieve one's goals. The song touches on universal themes of hope, perseverance, and the belief in a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

It's hard to believe the time has come
It's difficult to imagine that this particular moment has finally arrived.


For this one
For this specific purpose, occasion, or individual.


For this one
For this specific purpose, occasion, or individual.


Good fortune has breathed its breath upon
Luck has smiled favorably upon and brought prosperity to.


This one
This specific purpose, occasion, or individual.


This one
This specific purpose, occasion, or individual.


A handful of wanting, waiting my turn
I have a small amount of desire and patience, waiting for my opportunity.


A mountain of past, a future to burn
I have a history of experiences and a future full of potential opportunities that I am willing to risk or sacrifice.


A dream of tomorrows, and what will become, become
I have aspirations for the future, and I am eager to witness how they develop and manifest.


With hope upon hope and blind desire
I hold onto optimism and unwavering passion for my goals despite any uncertainty or obstacles that may arise.


Empty horizons fuel my fire
The endless possibilities and unknown outcomes motivate me to pursue my dreams with intensity.


Waiting for something
Anticipating and preparing for a significant event or opportunity.


From life's great liar
Referring to the unpredictability and deceptive nature of life.


Biding my time 'til my time is due
I am patiently waiting for my chance to arrive at the appropriate moment.


Waiting in line as a world looks through me
I feel unnoticed or invisible, as I wait among the masses for recognition.


For this one
For this specific purpose, occasion, or individual.


For this one
For this specific purpose, occasion, or individual.


It's hard to believe the time has come
It's difficult to imagine that this particular moment has finally arrived.


Good fortune has breathed its breath upon
Luck has smiled favorably upon and brought prosperity to.


This one
This specific purpose, occasion, or individual.


For this one
For this specific purpose, occasion, or individual.


It's hard to believe the time has come
It's difficult to imagine that this particular moment has finally arrived.




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Philip Kassabian


on The Frozen Ones

A great Ultravox song.

Philip Kassabian


on Dancing With Tears in My Eyes

A great and emotional song.

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