One Hour Later
Melissa Etheridge · Other Songs - Melissa Etheridge
And one hour later the window was closed
And the talk all of the talk was gone
It was late so late
And one hour later we unlocked the gate
And the wine all of the wine was gone
And it would not matter if I knew you for only a day
And it would not matter if I did not know even your name
One hour later it would be the same
One hour later it would be the same
One hour later it would be the same
One hour later
It was blue, silver and blue
And one hour later the TV was through
And the tones all of the tones were high
And we tried oh we tried
And one hour later we rested our eyes
And the smoke all of the smoke was high
And it would not matter if I knew you for only a day
And it would not matter if I did not know even your name
One hour later it would be the same
One hour later it would be the same
One hour later it would be the same
One hour later
Now its bright so bright
And one hour later I think that I might
Try and open my eyes again
Then you move slowly you move
And one hour later I wonder if you
Will try and open your eyes again
And it will not matter if you have better things today
And it will not matter if you feel like you're wanting to stay
One hour later, one hour later, one hour later it will be the same
One hour later it will be the same
One hour later it will be the same
One hour later it will be the same
One hour later
One Hour Later
Melissa Etheridge's "One Hour Later" stands as a defining track from her 1984 debut album, "The Other Side of the Mirror." The song captures the raw, confessional spirit that characterizes her early work, blending rock instrumentation with her signature vocal delivery to explore themes of personal vulnerability and emotional turbulence. Released during the height of her career, the recording showcases her ability to convey deep feeling through straightforward songwriting and powerful performance. As a staple of her discography, it remains a testament to her impact on the alternative rock and singer-songwriter genres, resonating with listeners who appreciate authentic storytelling and unfiltered expression in their music.

