“The One True Path” is a sharp stylistic departure from Kero Kero Bonito’s previous music. Though on the surface, the song maintains optimism in face of uncertainty, this façade belies an ominous, cult-like, religious undertone. The menacing bass synths driving the track and the appearance of an ele...
[Verse 1]
I don’t always stay right on the track
But somehow I know that I’ll come back
See, I haven’t lost sight before
[Verse 2]
Through woods where cicadas scream
Then along a glistening stream
’Til I find the open sea
Lying right there for me
[Verse 3]
Well, I’m not the only person looking for a clue
I see by the footprints in the sand that you are too
So maybe together we can find a path that’s really true
[Outro]
And civilization marches on
Occasionally prone to get it wrong
Though it might seem we’re lost
We never sit down too long
And if in the distance you see me
Just know this is how it’s meant to be
Now I have got this far
I believe in the one true path
The One True Path was written by Gus Lobban.
The One True Path was produced by Gus Lobban & Jamie Bulled.
Kero Kero Bonito released The One True Path on Tue Feb 20 2018.