This Could Be The One
Bad Company Lyrics


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I've been alone since I don't know when, and I don't need another lover
I just don't know if I could follow again, it's been gettin' me down
And I never dreamt we could be, something happened and I can't walk away
How could I know I'd get in too deep, I'm not fooling around
Hey baby, I'm scared of letting it out
Ooh, this could be the one
Ooh, this could be the one, I'm not fooling around
Wherever I go, I think of you, I can't believe what I am feeling
And how could I know I'd be losing sleep, I'm not fooling around
Hey baby, we need time to figure this out
Ooh, this could be the one - the one that I've been waiting for
Ooh, this could be the one - and I'm not fooling around
I worry if we get too close, you kick my heart around
If love is what you need the most, don't tear my feelings down

(solo)
Hey baby, I've been hurt before, hey, hey baby, this time I've got to be sure
Ooh, this could be the one - that I've been waiting for
Ooh, this could be the one - the one I've been waiting for




Ooh, this could be the one - this could be, this could be the one
Ooh, this could be the one - the one that I've been waiting for...

Overall Meaning

In Bad Company's song This Could Be The One, the lyrics tell the tale of someone who has been alone for a while and doesn't feel the need to pursue another love interest. However, something happens and they find themselves in too deep with someone they didn't expect to fall for. There is a fear of vulnerability and being hurt again, but there is also a feeling that this could be the one they have been waiting for. The song conveys a sense of uncertainty about the potential relationship but also highlights the hopefulness of finally finding the right person.


There is a sense of caution throughout the lyrics as the singer has been hurt before and doesn't want to have their feelings torn down. They worry that if they get too close, their heart will be kicked around. It's clear that the singer is hesitant to fully commit to anything but recognizes the potential for something special with this particular person. They recognize that they need time to figure things out and be sure before diving into anything too quickly.


Overall, the lyrics portray a sense of vulnerability, uncertainty, and hopefulness simultaneously. It's a realistic depiction of what it's like to navigate the complexities of relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been alone since I don't know when, and I don't need another lover
I've been single for a long time and I don't need to be in a relationship.


I just don't know if I could follow again, it's been gettin' me down
I'm unsure if I'm ready to start a new relationship, it's been weighing on me.


And I never dreamt we could be, something happened and I can't walk away
I never thought we could have a connection, but something happened that makes it difficult for me to leave.


How could I know I'd get in too deep, I'm not fooling around
I didn't expect to get emotionally invested, but I'm serious about this.


Hey baby, I'm scared of letting it out
I'm afraid of being vulnerable with my feelings.


Ooh, this could be the one
There's a possibility that this could be the one relationship I've been waiting for.


Wherever I go, I think of you, I can't believe what I am feeling
You're always on my mind and I can't believe I'm experiencing such strong emotions.


And how could I know I'd be losing sleep, I'm not fooling around
I didn't expect to be so affected by this, I really mean business.


Hey baby, we need time to figure this out
We need to take some time to understand where we're headed.


Ooh, this could be the one - the one that I've been waiting for
This has the potential to be the long-awaited relationship I've been wanting.


I worry if we get too close, you kick my heart around
I'm afraid that if we get too involved, you'll hurt me emotionally.


If love is what you need the most, don't tear my feelings down
If you need love and I give it to you, please don't hurt my feelings in the process.


Hey baby, I've been hurt before, hey, hey baby, this time I've got to be sure
I've been hurt in the past and this time I need to be cautious before jumping into anything.


Ooh, this could be the one - that I've been waiting for
I really think this could be the relationship I've always wanted.


Ooh, this could be the one - the one I've been waiting for
I really think this could be the relationship I've always wanted.


Ooh, this could be the one - this could be, this could be the one
I am so excited about the possibility of this being the one relationship I've been waiting for.


Ooh, this could be the one - the one that I've been waiting for...
I am hopeful that this is the relationship that will fulfill all my dreams.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRIAN HOWE, TERRY THOMAS

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