Only One
red house glory Lyrics
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We break up and you break skin
Saying all that I wanted is missing.
This is how I see
Through these eyes wild from living with my fear
If you are the only one
If theres a place called heaven
Hell aint far away
Stop with the trying
Fighting is having its day
You see that house, its not a home
It bleeds through you till your all alone
She didn't think it would take so long
This is how I feel
Through this heart
Tired from playing the wrong part
If you are the only one
Doesn't that just mean that you've been waiting for too long
If theres a place called heaven
Hell aint far away
Stop with the trying
Fighting is having its day
This is how I feel
Through this heart
Tired from playing the wrong part
Come and take your hold
Give it heart and give it part of your soul
Stop with the trying
Fighting is taking its toll
If this is the only way then ill thank
Let this be the only thing I hold to
If this is the only way then ill thank
Let this be the only thing I hold to
The lyrics to Red House Glory's song "Only One" appear to describe a tumultuous relationship between two people. The first verse suggests that the singer and their partner have recently gone through a break up that ended poorly, with the partner being visibly upset and potentially even self-harming ("you break skin"). The singer, on the other hand, seems to feel as though their partner is being too demanding or critical, and that they cannot live up to their expectations - "Saying all that I wanted is missing." The second verse paints a picture of a place that is supposed to be home, but is actually uncomfortable and draining, leading the singer to feel "all alone." The chorus seems to reflect a sense of frustration with waiting for something that may never come, and an acceptance that things may not be ideal - "If you are the only one / Doesn't that just mean that you've been waiting for too long? / If there's a place called heaven / Hell ain't far away / Stop with the trying / Fighting is having its day." The bridge and final lines suggest that the singer may be willing to let go of their own expectations and simply hold onto the relationship as it is, despite the difficulties - "Come and take your hold / Give it heart and give it part of your soul / Stop with the trying / Fighting is taking its toll / If this is the only way then I'll thank / Let this be the only thing I hold to."
Line by Line Meaning
I live it up, your livid in.
I'm enjoying myself, but you're angry and upset.
We break up and you break skin
Our relationship was so intense that even when we ended it, it left marks on you.
Saying all that I wanted is missing.
I'm expressing how I feel about something I perceive is incomplete or missing.
This is how I see
Through my personal experiences and beliefs, this is how I perceive things.
Through these eyes wild from living with my fear
My vision or perspective is affected by my fears and past experiences.
If you are the only one
If you're the only option or choice available.
Doesn't that just mean that you've been waiting for too long
If you've been waiting for too long, there may not be any other options left.
If theres a place called heaven
If there's a perfect or ideal state of being.
Hell aint far away
The opposite of heaven may not be far off or impossible to achieve.
Stop with the trying
Stop putting in effort or attempting to achieve something that may not be possible.
Fighting is having its day
Conflict and struggle are currently the dominant themes or activities.
You see that house, its not a home
That place may look like a home, but it's not a place of comfort and safety.
It bleeds through you till your all alone
The negative energy or trauma of that place affects you to the point of feeling alone and isolated.
She didn't think it would take so long
She didn't expect the consequences or the negative impact of her choices to last so long.
This is how I feel
This is my emotional response to a situation or experience.
Through this heart
As a result of my personal experiences and emotions.
Tired from playing the wrong part
I'm exhausted from trying to be someone or something I'm not.
Come and take your hold
Please take control of this situation.
Give it heart and give it part of your soul
Please approach this with genuine emotion and effort.
Fighting is taking its toll
The constant conflict is negatively affecting me.
If this is the only way then ill thank
If this is the only path or option, I will accept it with gratitude.
Let this be the only thing I hold to
I'll focus solely on this one thing, and make it my guiding principle.
Contributed by Scarlett H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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