One Bad Apple
The Osmonds Lyrics

I can tell you've been hurt
I can see from the look on your face that you've experienced pain and disappointment in a relationship before

By that look on your face, girl
Your expression tells me everything I need to know

Some guy brought sad into your happy world
Someone you trusted and cared about caused you emotional distress and ruined your sense of happiness

You need love
You're searching for affection, attachment and care

But you're afraid that if you give in
You're hesitant to open and trust someone new

Someone else will come along
You worry that another guy could betray you like before

And sock it to ya again
And cause you further emotional pain and turmoil

One bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch, girl
Just because one guy messed up doesn't mean all men are the same. They're not alike, don't judge them based on one person's mistakes

Oh, give it one more try
Don't give up on finding love completely, it's worth giving it another shot

Before you give up on love
Don't let the actions of one person define your views on love

I could make you happy, baby
I believe I have the potential to bring joy into your life

Satisfy you, too (satisfy you now)
I have the ability to fulfill your emotional and physical desires

But how can I
I'm at a loss as to how to proceed

If you won't give me a chance to prove my love to you?
If you don't trust me enough to give our relationship a chance, how can I convince you that I'm worth your time?

Won't you just give me one chance? (one little chance now)
Please, consider giving me the opportunity to demonstrate that I can be a faithful, caring partner

I'll give you my guarantee that you won't be hurt again
I promise that I won't cause you any pain or sadness in the future

I've been noticing you, baby
I've been paying attention to and admiring you for a while

For a long, long time (long, long time now)
It's been a significant amount of time since I first became interested in you

And I'm not ashamed to tell the world
I'm proud to proclaim my feelings towards you to anyone who asks

That you really messed up my mind
You've seriously affected my thoughts and emotions

Girl, to me you're like a dream come true (dream come true now)
You're everything I've ever wanted in a partner

I'd rather hurt myself
I would sacrifice my own feelings and experiences rather than hurt you intentionally

Than to ever hurt you
I couldn't bear to cause you any pain or discomfort

No, give it one more try
Again, don't give up on love just yet, there's always hope for something new and better

Oh, now, I don't care what they say
Don't care about anyone else's opinions or assumptions about our relationship

I don't care what you heard now
Don't let rumors or hearsay influence your decision-making