One Love
Chico DeBarge's Melodic Reflection: Unveiling the Depths of One Love
Lyrics
Mm, no, no, no, no, no, no
Expression of disagreement or refusal
No, ah, ooh
Continuation of disapproval or refusal
Check it out, baby
Introduction to the lyrics, inviting attention
Should be wild
Desire for a lively and exciting experience
Better than me, fool
Suggesting someone else should take risks or be more adventurous
Be me
Preference for being oneself
Rather than what I knew
Choosing personal experience over external advice or knowledge
It's dark
Reference to a challenging or difficult situation
But night won't last for long
Optimistic outlook, implying that challenges will pass
Oh, body's on
Reference to physical presence or awareness
Said, I'll be
Expression of commitment or assurance
One love, one love, one love
Repetition emphasizing the concept of a singular, powerful love
One love, one love, one love
-One love, one love, one love
-One love, one love, one love
-Seemed to be cool
Initial impression of a person or situation being positive
From the start
Clarification that the positive impression was deceptive
But he lied
Indication of deception leading to emotional pain
And it broke your heart
Confirmation of the impact on emotions
But I am another man
Claiming personal growth or change
But I gotta be in me
Affirmation of staying true to oneself
Because I hit and ran, baby
Admission of past mistakes or irresponsible behavior
One love, one love, one love
Reiteration of the theme of a singular, enduring love
One love, one love, one love
-One love, one love, one love
-One love, one love, one love
-Oh, oh, oh
Expressive interjection, possibly indicating realization or intensity
One love, baby
Confirmation and celebration of the singular love
One love
-We one love, baby
-Oh, oh, oh, oh
-One love, one love, one love
Final repetition and emphasis on the theme of one love
One love, one love, one love
-One love, one love, one love
-One love, one love, one love
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