One Thing Left
Unlocking Serenity: Finding Closure in Richard Marx's 'One Thing Left'
Lyrics
My life is one big smile
Expressing contentment and happiness in life.
As I cross off the things on my list
Completing tasks on a checklist and feeling a sense of accomplishment.
The splendor goes on for miles
Describing the beauty and vastness of life.
I don't know what could be left to wish
Wondering about what else there is to desire or wish for.
I'm just living the dream
Living in a state of fulfillment and happiness.
I do alright if you know what I mean
Expressing satisfaction and success in life.
And I've closed the door and locked it tight
Symbolically closing off a chapter in life.
And turned off every single light
Creating a sense of isolation and solitude.
Another perfect day is all but through
Reflecting on a perfect day coming to an end.
Now me getting over you is the one thing left to do, yeah, yeah, yeah
Acknowledging that the only remaining challenge is getting over a past relationship.
The whole world has gone insane
Commenting on the chaotic state of the world.
The paper says so every day
Highlighting negative news reported in the media.
And I can always feel the rain
Suggesting an underlying sadness despite external circumstances.
Even when the sun's in the way
Indicating that emotions persist despite positive aspects.
Yeah, just living the dream
Reiterating the theme of living a dream, but with a hint of regret.
I wish my eyes could forget what they've seen
Expressing a desire to forget painful memories.
I've closed the door and locked it tight
Symbolizing closure and detachment.
And turned off every single light
Emphasizing the complete isolation and darkness.
And walked away just like you asked me to
Acting in accordance with someone else's wishes to move on.
Now me getting over you is the one thing left to do
Reiterating that overcoming the past relationship is the sole remaining task.
Yeah, I know that it's me who's not well
Admitting personal struggles with mental health.
But there's no one but you I can tell
Confiding in the listener about emotional challenges.
As I close the door and lock it tight
Repeating the symbolism of closure and detachment.
And turn off every single light
Creating a sense of finality and completeness.
And walk away just like you asked me to
Echoing the act of moving on as requested.
But me getting over you is the one thing left to do, yeah, yeah, yeah
Reiterating that overcoming the past relationship is the primary focus.
Is the one thing left to do
Summarizing that getting over the past is the last task to be accomplished.
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