One Way Ticket
The Darkness
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It was a dusty old night And I'm the first to admit it I'm sure I upset someone But my memory has chosen to omit it A tiny voice was telling me I should cool it Chewing my face off Talking absolute rubbish The first line hit me like a kick in the face Thought I better have another just in case Next thing I knew my heart was under attack Bought a one way ticket to hell And back! One Way Ticket to hell and back Bought a one way ticket to hell and back One way ticket to hell and back Bought a one way ticket to hell and back I'm always trying to keep my vices under wraps But a coach load of mutes would appear talkative chaps They seemed fit to join me for a couple of hits But my septum is in tatters And I've still got the runs Burn for a moment then you kick like a mule Strangers would agree that it was rocket fuel Several lines are chocking like a glorious game Bought a one way ticket to hell And back! One Way Ticket to hell and back Bought a one way ticket to hell and back One way ticket to hell and back Bought a one way ticket to hell and back Stick it up your nose! Woohoo! Always cold repeating myself, except I'm getting slightly louder Pausing long enough to snort that white powder Wheels steering off but I'm still on track Bought a one way ticket to hell And back! One way ticket to hell and back (yeah) Bought a one way ticket to hell and back(ooh yeah) One way ticket to hell and back, Bought a one way ticket to hell (oh yeah) One way ticket to hell and back (woo!) Bought a one way ticket to hell and back One way ticket to hell and back, Bought a one way ticket to hell
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Written by: DANIEL FRANCIS HAWKINS, FRANCIS GILLES POULLAIN-PATTERSON, JUSTIN DAVID HAWKINS
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10 facts about this song
Album Fact"One Way Ticket" is a popular song from the second studio album "One Way Ticket to Hell... and Back" by English rock band The Darkness, which was recorded from 2005.
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Chart Performance FactThe song "One Way Ticket" was released as the lead single from the album and peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the band's most successful songs.
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Song Writing FactThe Darkness' members Justin Hawkins and Dan Hawkins wrote the song as a reflection on Justin's struggles with drug addiction.
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Style FactThe song is considered to represent the group's signature blend of flamboyant glam rock and heavy metal. The sound of the song is further embellished with the use of a didgeridoo.
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Music Video FactThe music video for "One Way Ticket," directed by Alex Smith, is as eccentric as the song itself, depicting band members snorting lines of ants instead of drugs. This approach was purposely used to symbolize Justin Hawkins's experience with cocaine abuse.
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Unconventional Sounds FactThe song is collaboratively produced with renowned Australian musician Anna Ryder, who played the didgeridoo for the song, rendering an interesting blend of classical and unconventional sounds.
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Lineup FactDuring the release of "One Way Ticket," the band consisted of Justin Hawkins (vocals), Dan Hawkins (guitar), Frankie Poullain (bass), and Ed Graham (drums).
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Controversy FactThe song and its music video faced some controversy due to its explicit drug references. Some critics were uncomfortable with the glorification of substance abuse in the song, despite its overall theme being the struggle with addiction.
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Award-Nomination FactAlthough 'One Way Ticket' did not win any awards, the music video was nominated for the 2006 NME Awards for Best Video.
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Critical Reception FactThe song received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Its catchy tune and the raw portrayal of Hawkins' experiences with addiction were praised, although some found the lyrics unsophisticated.
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