one way ticket
dr.norton Lyrics
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Run along now, or you'll be late
Loving neat lines on an empty page, shivers down my spine
Oh no let's go, it's nearly time
The more I open, the more you shut
Like a one way door
The more you open, the more I shut
I just don't know who you are anymore
Quit while you're ahead
Go left, go right, stand up, sit down
Don't break the broken bread
We've got headaches in our heads
'Cause the more we open, the more they shut
Fuck this one way door
The more they open, the more we shut
We're just not living anymore
Listen to the silence that surrounds you
In your little sanctuary
I’m lying on your bed with hated in my head
I’ve got to get away
And I know that you will hurt but this thing’s not gonna work
We’ve got to let it go
So get out of my head, and get back to yours instead
We’ve got to let it go
Is it too loud for your eager ears
Place me in your suppression box with your odd socks
And don’t look back behind you, the finish line is near
You’re all grown up now and you’ve got no time for tears
The more I open the more you shut
Like a one way door
The more you open the more I shut
I don’t know you anymore
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
I don’t know you anymore
I don’t know you anymore
The lyrics of Dr. Norton's song "One Way Ticket" seem to delve into the complexities of a deteriorating relationship and the struggle to maintain connection and understanding.
The first verse portrays the artist's frustration with their own creative process. They feel they have potential for great ideas, but those ideas often slip away as they wake up from sleep. The line "Run along now, or you'll be late" suggests a sense of urgency and the need to keep moving forward. The artist's desire to create neatly crafted lines on an empty page evokes the longing for order and control. However, the shivers down their spine may hint at anxiety or discomfort.
The chorus highlights the communication breakdown in the relationship. The artist expresses how the more they open up emotionally, the more their partner shuts them out, likening it to a one-way door. This could represent a lack of reciprocation or understanding from their significant other. The repetition of "I just don't know who you are anymore" reveals a sense of confusion and disillusionment in the relationship.
The second verse confronts the silence and complacency in the relationship. The artist implores their partner not to speak and instead choose to remain silent. This could reflect a desire to avoid further conflict or confrontations. The reference to "breaking the broken bread" suggests a futile attempt to fix something that is already damaged. The headaches in their heads symbolize the emotional strain caused by the cycle of opening up and shutting down.
The bridge reflects a realization that the relationship is no longer working and the need to take action. The artist describes the suffocating atmosphere of their partner's presence, using the metaphor of being placed in a "suppression box." The urgency to "get away" and the acknowledgement that it will hurt both parties indicates a recognition of the toxicity of the relationship. The repetition of "We've got to let it go" suggests the acceptance that separation is necessary for personal growth.
In the final chorus, the artist reiterates the widening emotional gap between them and their partner. The one-way door metaphor is repeated to emphasize the continued lack of reciprocity and understanding. The repeated line "I don't know you anymore" crystallizes the main sentiment of the entire song, expressing the artist's realization of how much has changed in the relationship.
Overall, "One Way Ticket" portrays the struggle and eventual acceptance of the disconnection and loss of familiarity in a relationship. The lyrics convey the emotional turmoil experienced by the artist, who longs for understanding and connection but ultimately recognizes the need to let go for their own well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Writing good songs in my sleep, forget them when I wake
I have creative ideas and inspiration effortlessly in my subconscious mind, but I struggle to remember and preserve them upon waking up.
Run along now, or you'll be late
Hurry up and leave, or you will miss out on something important or fall behind.
Loving neat lines on an empty page, shivers down my spine
I find joy and excitement in creating perfectly organized and structured ideas on a blank canvas, which greatly affects me emotionally.
Oh no let's go, it's nearly time
We need to start moving or taking action soon because the anticipated moment is approaching rapidly.
The more I open, the more you shut
Like a one way door
As I become more vulnerable and open myself up, you become more closed off and distant, resembling a door that only allows one direction of passage.
The more you open, the more I shut
I just don't know who you are anymore
As you reveal more of yourself, I become more reserved and distant, and I struggle to recognize or understand the person you have become.
Don't speak, you're so quiet
Quit while you're ahead
Stay silent and stop talking because your silence is more advantageous and will prevent negative consequences.
Go left, go right, stand up, sit down
Don't break the broken bread
Choose any path or action, be it active or passive, but avoid further damaging or worsening an already broken situation.
We've got headaches in our heads
'Cause the more we open, the more they shut
Fuck this one way door
We are experiencing mental and emotional distress because the more we try to be vulnerable and communicate honestly, the more we encounter resistance and barriers. This one-way door is frustrating and unfair.
The more they open, the more we shut
We're just not living anymore
As others start to express themselves and open up, we respond by closing ourselves off, resulting in a lack of true connection and fulfillment in our lives.
Listen to the silence that surrounds you
In your little sanctuary
Pay attention to the quietness and emptiness that envelops you in your small, isolated space.
I’m lying on your bed with hatred in my head
I’ve got to get away
I am physically present on your bed, but I am consumed by negative emotions and need to escape from this toxic environment.
And I know that you will hurt but this thing’s not gonna work
We’ve got to let it go
Even though I am aware that ending this relationship will cause you pain, it is clear that it is not going to be successful, and we need to release it and move on.
So get out of my head, and get back to yours instead
We’ve got to let it go
Stop occupying my mind with your presence and thoughts, and focus on your own mind. We must accept that it is time to move on.
Is it too loud for your eager ears
Place me in your suppression box with your odd socks
And don’t look back behind you, the finish line is near
Are my words and emotions too overwhelming for your eager desire to control and suppress them? Put me in the box of your suppression along with your neglected and peculiar belongings. Keep moving forward without turning back, as the end is approaching.
You’re all grown up now and you’ve got no time for tears
You have matured and become an adult, and you believe that you no longer have the luxury to express or indulge in tears or sadness.
Ooh
Musical interlude or vocal expression without a specific meaning.
I don’t know you anymore
I have lost my familiarity and understanding of who you have become.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Sal Bromley
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