Song Details
- Album Release Date: 1976-12-27
- Album Name: Wind And Wuthering
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “One For The Vine – 2007 Remaster” by Genesis
One For The Vine is a rock ballad by the English band Genesis, released in 1976. The song tells a story of a mysterious figure, seemingly a lost soul, whose journey has been hard and has left him searching for a place to call home. He is looking for a way to quench his thirst and regain his faith, and so he turns to the vine – a metaphor for a spiritual search for comfort and peace. The song is a plea for understanding and redemption, asking for the strength to press onward despite the struggles of life. The chorus explicitly states this plea, singing that ‘one day he’d find his way, one for the vine.’ The lyrics also suggest that the figure is not alone in seeking comfort during times of turbulence, as he joins in with a chorus of fans in his search. Through the yearning of the protagonist’s voice, the music expresses the universality of the desire for solace and the frailty of life. It is a reminder that even in the most seemingly darkest of times, hope can be found.