Discover the story of the song > One Of These Things First – Emeli Sandé

The lyrics describe different possibilities for what the protagonist could have been in their life. They mention being a sailor, a cook, a lover, a book, a signpost, a clock, a kettle, and a rock. They also mention being a pillar, a door, a friend, and a lifetime. The protagonist wonders how they could have been all of these things, but they had to choose one path.