One Song At A Time
Mikey Bustos Lyrics


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They told me "Don't believe in heroes now"
They mocked me "Boy, get your head out the clouds"
And they called it just a dream of fools
Some were laughing, others just so cruel.
And they doubted me
expecting my hopes to fade away with time
But inside of me, the choirs of heaven sang to promise me
Just who I was to become

Now I am a witness to the power
Of following the voice inside that cried out loud to listen
And now with the force of a million
I must stick to my word and show the world
What I believed all this time
That I could save the world
one song at a time

I step above the clouds
And this time I live that promise now
With courage and love in every word
It's an answer to dreamers of the world
'Cause every person has a voice of power inside
Speaking truths that they must believe
And when you hear that call and allow it to guide you on
The heavens will be on your side

Now I am a witness to the power
Of following the voice inside that cried out loud to listen
And now with the force of a million
I must stick to my word and show the world
What I believed all this time




That I was born to save the world
one song at a time...

Overall Meaning

The song "One Song At A Time" by Mikey Bustos talks about how people can be discouraging towards our dreams and aspirations. The world can be a cruel place, and it's easy to be disheartened when we encounter setbacks or people who belittle our goals. The lyrics suggest that we shouldn't give up on our dreams no matter what, as there is a voice inside us that needs to be listened to. The song celebrates the power of self-belief and perseverance, and how it can make a difference in the world.


The opening lines show how people try to discourage Mikey Bustos from believing in heroes, and his dreams. He faces mockery and insults from people who don't believe in him. Despite all of that, he continues to hold onto his aspirations, driven by the choirs of heaven. He becomes a witness to the power of the voice inside, and how following that voice can lead us to a better place. He is now committed to serving the world, one song at a time, and nothing can deter him from fulfilling his mission. The song acknowledges that every person has a voice of power within them, and it's up to them to listen to it and allow it to guide them towards their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

They told me "Don't believe in heroes now"
People advised me not to believe in heroes or someone who could save the world


They mocked me "Boy, get your head out the clouds"
People made fun of me and asked me to stop dreaming and be realistic


And they called it just a dream of fools
People regarded my dream as something that only foolish people would believe in


Some were laughing, others just so cruel.
Some people laughed at me while others were just downright mean


And they doubted me
People did not believe in me and my abilities


expecting my hopes to fade away with time
They thought that with time, I would lose hope and give up on my dream


But inside of me, the choirs of heaven sang to promise me
Deep down, I believed that I had a purpose and a destiny to fulfill


Just who I was to become
I was meant to become someone important and make a difference in the world


Now I am a witness to the power
I have seen the power of following my dreams and passions


Of following the voice inside that cried out loud to listen
I listened to the inner voice that told me to keep going despite the obstacles


And now with the force of a million
With the support of many, I have the power to make a change


I must stick to my word and show the world
I need to stay true to my beliefs and prove my worth to the world


What I believed all this time
I always believed that I could make a difference and save the world


That I could save the world one song at a time
I can make a difference in the world by spreading my message through music


I step above the clouds
I rise above my doubts and fears


And this time I live that promise now
I am finally fulfilling the promise I made to myself


With courage and love in every word
I am spreading my message with courage and passion


It's an answer to dreamers of the world
My success is an inspiration to anyone who dreams big


'Cause every person has a voice of power inside
Everyone has the power and ability to make a difference


Speaking truths that they must believe
Everyone should speak their truths and believe in themselves


And when you hear that call and allow it to guide you on
When you hear your inner voice, follow it and let it guide you


The heavens will be on your side
If you believe in yourself, the universe will support you


That I was born to save the world one song at a time...
I was meant to make a difference in the world through my music and message




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Comments from YouTube:

@gorgeousdemon

please look to the camera like you are staring to us, you have a beautiful eyes that express lots of emotion. love your songs....

@jade8883

nice lyricss and melofy..Mabuhay ka mikey!!! I'm very proud of you coz you are proud being a Filipino..may God bless you always..

@justincantillano5266

WOW BEAUTIFUL SONG AND YOUR VOICE!!!

@zhapper2002

I honestly played this song more than a hundred times, CONSECUTIVELY! I'm reviewing for the NCLEX-RN exam and this song gives me the urge to open my book hahaha :) Seriously, next to Yiruma's Kiss the rain and River flows in you, this is the only song that I'll never get tired of playing over and over again. thumbs up to Mikey! :)

@juliepritchard3279

love it

@gladismagallanes7815

Thank you Mikey. Your song inspired me. During the down side of my life. I keep on listening to this song. ALL THE POSITIVE THOUGHTS COMING BACK TO ME AND NOW I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK. I'm a risk taker I do what's on my mind.. God Bless you Mikey.

@JRyanSwagg

AWESOME SONG MIKEY!! VERRY POWERFUL BALLAD.

@henriettaescano7727

Great song, great voice! Your music and vlogs have kept me company in the hospital when my husband had a kidney transplant a month ago. Thank you!

@SumomoLuv87

Thank you Mikey for your beautiful and inspiring song. It was just what I needed to hear. I'm going to keep going with my dreams even if I feel discourage or if others are not supporting or even hating on my dream. Thank you.

@chongets

great! we filipinos have a beautiful voice, mikey is one good example.. not just plain strong, but it has a unique flavor to it...soon, in due time, we will make a greater mark in the world in almost any aspect

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