One by One
Journey of Reflection: Finding Strength and Unity
Lyrics
Three
Expressing the number three, possibly a reference to a group or family.
In my family say
Family members stating they have never traveled anywhere.
"we've never been anywhere"
Continuation of the family's lack of travel experience.
"to the left sea
Desire to visit the sea on the left, expressing a carefree attitude and a wish to simply sit and stare at it.
can we go please
-we don't care we want to
-sit and stare at it"
-can we try
Expressing a desire to hold one's head high and feel the power of a land previously trampled.
to hold up our head
-feel the power of the land that we trampled once
-can we go
Asking if it's possible to go where someone else is going, with an acknowledgment of the need to stay behind.
where you go
-we know you always need us behind
-it's me it's me
The speaker, possibly the singer, seeking a reply and looking for a response.
calling around looking for your reply
-let me tell you where the story
Inviting the listener to consider where the story can progress.
can run to now
-we came together
Reflecting on coming together and the inevitability of leaving individually, with a call to remember the journey.
we will leave here one by one
-let's go on and remember
-where we've been
-aunt Inez
Mentioning Aunt Inez from Virginia and the positive impact she has, even making the speaker feel presidential.
from Virginia she
-makes me feel like I could be president
-of all I see
Feeling empowered and dreamy, despite experiencing a lot of punishment reflected in the eyes.
and all I dream
-in these eyes that have held so much punishment
-we came together
Reiteration of the theme of coming together, leaving one by one, and the importance of remembering the shared experiences.
we will leave here one by one
-let's go on and remember
-where we've been
-When she laughs
Describing the uplifting effect of Aunt Inez's laughter, making the speaker feel capable of extraordinary feats.
I hold up my head
-She makes me feel like I could walk on water now
-Can she go
Questioning if Aunt Inez can accompany the speaker, with an acknowledgment of always needing her support.
Where I go
-I know I'll always need her behind
-we came together
Repeating the theme of coming together, leaving individually, and the importance of cherishing the journey.
we will leave here one by one
-let's go on and remember
-where we've been
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