The One
Navigating the Edge of Expectations
Lyrics
Why should you be the one to go out on the edge?
Questioning why the person is choosing a risky path.
Do you really want to be another dead hero?
Asking if becoming a deceased hero is the desired outcome.
Why should you be the one to go out on the edge?
Reiteration of questioning the decision to take risks.
Do you really want to be another dead hero?
Repeating the query on the willingness to be a fallen hero.
People have expectations of a man in your position
Addressing societal expectations for someone in a prominent position.
They want you to carry some torch into the public view
Describing the public's desire for a symbolic figure carrying a torch.
Voyeurs of this world, ignoring your beautiful words
Criticizing those who are more interested in spectacle than meaningful words.
Say they want you to survive but they demand this madness of you
Highlighting the contradiction of wanting the person to survive while demanding madness from them.
Why should you be the one to go out on the edge?
Repeating the questioning of the decision to take risks.
Do you really want to be another dead hero?
Reiterating the consideration of becoming a deceased hero.
Why should you be the one to go out on the edge?
Repeating the questioning of the decision to take risks.
Do you really want to be another dead hero?
Reiterating the consideration of becoming a deceased hero.
I love your music and I love your songs
Expressing admiration for the person's music and thoughts.
I love the wild things in your head
Expressing affection for the unconventional ideas in the person's mind.
I want you here with us, helping us to stick to this mad place
Desiring the person's presence and assistance in navigating a chaotic world.
But for so many years now this habit's been forming and so many others have failed
Noting a long-standing habit and the failures of others in a similar situation.
You made friends with that devil, now he feels a little kinder to face
Acknowledging a relationship with challenges but suggesting a softened perspective.
Why should you be the one to go out on the edge?
Repeating the questioning of the decision to take risks.
Do you really want to be another dead hero?
Reiterating the consideration of becoming a deceased hero.
Why should you be the one to go out on the edge?
Repeating the questioning of the decision to take risks.
Do you really want to be another dead hero?
Reiterating the consideration of becoming a deceased hero.
I think of the young ones who make their way home
Reflecting on the impact of the person's shows on the lives of young attendees.
Through the night after one of your shows
Imagining the positive experiences of fans after attending a performance.
Their lives a little richer for having been touched by you
Acknowledging the positive influence the person has on others.
They dance and they sweat and they call out your name
Describing the enthusiastic response of the audience to the person.
The excitement just spills out and flows
Highlighting the overflow of excitement and positive energy.
You've been singing your guts out, is that no enough to do?
Questioning if pouring one's emotions into music is not sufficient.
Why should you be the one to go out on the edge?
Repeating the questioning of the decision to take risks.
Do you really want to be another dead hero?
Reiterating the consideration of becoming a deceased hero.
Why should you be the one to go out on the edge?
Repeating the questioning of the decision to take risks.
Do you really want to be another dead hero?
Reiterating the consideration of becoming a deceased hero.
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