One Lover At A Time
Atlantic Starr Lyrics


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Can't believe this mess I'm in
Don't know if I'm coming or going
Got my heart spread too thin
Lately the strain has been showing

I need a new direction
Don't wanna share my affection
One lover, one lover at a time
That's enough for me
One lover, one lover at a time
You're all I need

One lover
One lover
One lover
Hoo, hoo, hoo

My phone is ringing off the wall
Get confused which lover is calling
I can't take this anymore
I saw you and I started falling

You are my new direction
Gonna give you all my affection

One lover, one lover at a time
Not two, not three, not four
One lover, one lover at a time
I don't need anymore

One lover
One lover
One lover
Hoo, hoo, hoo

One lover
Just one lover
One lover
Hoo, hoo, hoo

From now on safety
In numbers won't do
If you'll be there for me
I'll be there for you

One lover
One lover
One lover
Hoo, hoo, hoo

One lover, one lover at a time
That's enough for me
One lover, one lover at a time
You're all I need

One lover
One lover
One lover
Hoo, hoo, hoo

One lover, one lover at a time
Not two, not three, not four
Just one lover, one lover at a time
I don't need anymore

One lover
One lover
One lover
Hoo, hoo, hoo

One lover
Just one lover




One lover
Hoo, hoo, hoo...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Atlantic Starr's song "One Lover At A Time" is about the struggle of being with multiple partners and realizing that it can be overwhelming and confusing. The singer is admitting to being in a mess and feeling the strain of having their heart spread too thin among multiple lovers. The singer wants a new direction and to not share their affection anymore. They believe that having one lover at a time is enough for them and that they don't want anymore. The lyrics show a realization that having numerous lovers isn't fulfilling and that they want to choose just one person to love.


The repetition of "one lover" emphasizes the singer's desire for monogamy and wanting to focus on loving one person at a time. The line "safety in numbers won't do" shows that the singer doesn't want to keep up with multiple lovers and that they want the safety of a committed relationship. In the end, the singer finds someone that they want to give all their affection to and that person is all they need.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't believe this mess I'm in
I'm in a state of disbelief regarding my current romantic affairs


Don't know if I'm coming or going
I'm uncertain about the direction of my romantic life


Got my heart spread too thin
I've spread myself too thin by being involved with too many lovers


Lately the strain has been showing
The negative effects of my actions are becoming evident


I need a new direction
I need to change my romantic habits


Don't wanna share my affection
I don't want to divide my love and attention among multiple partners


One lover, one lover at a time
I am committed to having only one lover at a time


That's enough for me
Having only one lover satisfies my emotional needs


You're all I need
My current lover is the only one I need


My phone is ringing off the wall
I am being contacted by too many different lovers


Get confused which lover is calling
I am unable to keep track of which lover is contacting me


I can't take this anymore
The situation has become unbearable


You are my new direction
I am focusing my romantic attention on my current lover


Gonna give you all my affection
I am committed to giving all of my love and attention to my current lover


Not two, not three, not four
I am limiting my partners to only one at a time


I don't need anymore
Having multiple partners no longer satisfies me


From now on safety
I will ensure my emotional well-being


In numbers won't do
Having multiple partners will not support my emotional well-being


If you'll be there for me
If my current lover is committed to me


I'll be there for you
I will reciprocate that commitment


Just one lover
I am committed to only having one lover




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has2bhector70

Ah the 80's will always be the greatest music era of all time...๐Ÿ˜Ž

MITZI THOMPSON

Forever!!!!๐Ÿ˜Š

Robert S550stang

90's too.... but thats where it ends !!!!!!

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4 ever๐Ÿ”ฅโค๐Ÿ’ฏ

malcolm warena

This is what great music from the 80's era sounded like crisp and clear with no bad words but this band like so many , had a uniqueness about them either be it style or sound they had cant beat the 80's peeps !!!!

Trent Davis

Haven't heard this in a serious minute....80s all day, baby!!

Kayla Pierre

Loving it

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musica TOP demais !!!

Nicolus Perez

cool jam. heard it on the movie "Can't Buy Me Love".

Janel Cornejo

Same ๐Ÿ’œ the cheerleading practice scene!

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