One Woman

Navigating Love's Crossroads: Al Green's 'One Woman' Tale
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Lyrics

Find my way, in the five o'clock rush hour,

The singer is navigating through the busy period around five o'clock, possibly leaving work or going home.

As daylight, slowly leaves the sky.

The evening is approaching, indicated by the daylight fading from the sky.

I open the door, to that little room,

The singer opens the door to their shared living space, suggesting intimacy and familiarity.

That we call home.

The place they enter is referred to as "home," symbolizing comfort, belonging, and a shared space between the singer and their partner.


Loving arms, are there, to greet me,

The singer is welcomed by loving arms, suggesting a warm embrace and affection from their partner.

Tender lips are there, to meet me.

The singer's partner greets them with a kiss, symbolizing love, intimacy, and connection.

At the end of the day,

Reflecting on the consistency of their relationship, the singer acknowledges that this loving reception has always been the norm at the end of their day.

You know it's, always been that way.

The singer emphasizes the enduring nature of their partner's affectionate welcome.


Then I find my way, through the early morning traffic,

The singer is back on the road in the morning, navigating traffic, possibly heading to work or other obligations.

But someone else, is heavy, heavy, on my mind.

Despite the routine of the morning, the singer is preoccupied with thoughts of someone else, indicating potential infidelity or emotional conflict.

Open the door to our favorite little coffee shop,

The singer visits a familiar coffee shop, hinting at a routine or a special place shared with someone.

(Oh, y'all) the girl is right on time. (Now, come one.)

The singer encounters another woman, and there's an implication of anticipation or excitement in their interaction.


Loving arms, are there, to greet me,

Similar to the evening, the singer experiences a warm welcome from their partner upon their return in the morning.

Tender lips are there, always there to meet me.

The singer's partner is consistently affectionate, with their tender kisses symbolizing ongoing love and connection.

And that's how I start my day,

The singer starts their day with love and affection, but there's a foreshadowing that the day may not end the same way.

It's just too bad it doesn't end that way.

Despite the morning's positive start, the singer acknowledges the potential challenges or conflicts ahead.


(One woman's making my home)

The singer emphasizes the significance of one woman in their life, indicating that she represents home and stability.

One woman's making my home,

The singer reiterates the role of one woman as the foundation of their home and emotional security.

(But the other woman's making me wrong)

There's another woman in the singer's life causing temptation or leading them astray, suggesting inner turmoil and conflict.

The other girl, is making me do wrong.

The other woman is influencing the singer's actions or decisions in a negative manner.

I didn't mean, let it get that strong, no baby.

The singer didn't intend for their feelings or involvement with the other woman to become so intense.

I got to decide, where I belong.

Feeling torn between two women, the singer acknowledges the need to make a decision about their loyalty and commitment.


(One woman's making my home)

Reiteration of the significance of one woman in providing a sense of home and belonging.

Sometimes I get so mixed up inside,

The singer expresses internal confusion and emotional turmoil due to their situation.

(But the other woman's making me wrong)

The other woman is causing the singer to act out of character or against their better judgment.

I wish I could find a place, to hide.

Feeling overwhelmed by the situation, the singer wishes they could escape or find relief from the emotional conflict.

I didn't mean, I didn't mean,

The singer reiterates that they didn't intend for their feelings to escalate or become so complicated.

I didn't mean to let it get that strong, nah girl.

Expressing regret and acknowledgment of the depth of feelings involved with the other woman.

I got to decide, where I belong.

The singer recognizes the need to make a definitive choice about where their loyalty lies and where they truly belong.

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