One Down
Unveiling Life's Lessons: One Down by The Unseen Guest
Lyrics
He had a book of letters with his name on
Refers to a person who possesses a collection of letters addressed to them from various friends.
From all of the friends he had met
Highlights the social aspect of the person, suggesting they have a network of friends.
He showed it to me like a Master's degree
Compares the collection of letters to a Master's degree, possibly indicating the person's pride in their connections.
From a school not invented yet.
Suggests that the person's education or experiences are unique or avant-garde.
I took the look in his eyes
Observation of the person's eyes, indicating a deep or wise expression.
For the faraway stare of the wise
Interpretation of the person's gaze as the look of a wise individual.
Didn't see that empty bottle
Failure to notice the person's problematic behavior, such as drinking from an empty bottle.
Didn't notice that open fly
Overlooking the fact that the person's fly is open, suggesting a lack of attention to details.
Chorus:
Introduction of the chorus.
So I followed his lead
Decision to follow the person's lead.
One Down,
First instance of "One Down," possibly referring to a step or stage in a process.
Two Down,
Second instance of "One Down," reinforcing the idea of progression.
Like walking in your sleep
Metaphorically likening actions to walking in one's sleep, suggesting a lack of awareness or consciousness.
Three Down,
Third instance of "One Down," continuing the theme of progression.
Four Down,
Fourth instance of "One Down," maintaining the sense of repetition.
Any day of the week.
Suggesting that the described actions can occur on any day of the week.
His legs were no longer his own
Description of a physical condition where the person's legs seem out of control or unresponsive.
They threw him down on the grass
Depiction of an event where the person is forcefully thrown onto the grass.
Don't let her know you saw me
Instruction or request to keep something hidden from someone named "her."
Was the first thing that he asked
First question asked after the described event, indicating a need for secrecy or discretion.
Turned on my heel to leave
Decision to leave the current situation, possibly due to discomfort or unease.
Told her I wasn't well
Making an excuse about not feeling well.
And I followed myself through the workaday streets
Self-reflection on following one's own path in the mundane or routine aspects of life.
Like a servant called by a bell.
Comparison of oneself to a servant responding to a call, suggesting a lack of agency or control.
Chorus
Repetition of the chorus.
One down ©2004 Declan Murray / Amith Narayan
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