Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: punk
Song Meaning of “1” by Swearin’
“1” by Swearin’ is a delicate and somber song about loss and regret. The lyrics portray a longing for something that has been gone for too long—a feeling that we can all relate to. The singer is looking back on a time when love was still alive and vibrant, and at the same time mourning the fact that it’s now gone.
The opening line “I’ll keep 1 for the pain” is an expression of the depth and weight of the sadness and loneliness that comes with loss. The image of counting down from “1” implies both a countdown to the end of something, and a silent plea for the love to return. There’s a sense of resignation in the line “I know it won’t last”, as if the singer recognizes that the end is near and can’t be stopped.
The chorus reflects a longing for one last moment with the person who is gone. The line “Can I hear your voice before you go” could be seen as a plea to be able to see the loved one once more, to be able to relive the past and keep a piece of the love alive.
The song ends with one final plea for the love to return, with the singer singing “Take me back to the one”. The line is poignant and powerful, and conveys the sheer depths of sorrow that come with the end of a relationship.