One Love
Cheryl Wheeler Lyrics

Everywhere I turn
No matter where the singer looks or goes, they see people affected by the same issues.

Everyone is lost in this thing
Everyone is feeling lost and unsure about life and its meaning in their own way.

'Cause something feels gone
The singer is not sure what it is specifically that's missing, but they can sense that something is lacking.

Life is nothing like we dreamed it might be
Things haven't turned out the way people expected them to and they're struggling to come to terms with that.

And we don't move forward
People feel stuck and unable to make progress towards their goals or dreams.

Can't move back
Even if they wanted to, people can't go back in time and change the past.

We hold our hands out
People are reaching out for help in their search for meaning and purpose.

Hoping for that
Through their search, people are hoping to find something that will give their lives more meaning and fulfillment.

One love that's all of it
The artist is longing for a type of love that encompasses all aspects of life, including its highs and lows.

Deep nights and quiet days
The artist wants a love that can withstand both the deep, dark times as well as the quiet, peaceful ones.

Long lovers, old comforts
The singer wants a love that is familiar and comforting, that has stood the test of time.

Feel like some ball and chain
Despite the artist's desire for this type of love, they are also aware that it can sometimes feel suffocating or burdensome.

I guess we're really getting' old
The singer is acknowledging that time is passing and they are aware of their own mortality.

Always worrying we're wasting our time
People are worried that they are not living their lives to the fullest or making the most of their experiences.

Wantin' something new to hold
Despite their desire for a familiar type of love, people also want to experience new things or have new adventures.

Some affair would be the perfect crime
People are tempted by the idea of something exciting and new, even if it means cheating on their current partner.

Long roads crumble
The idea that things that once seemed permanent or unchanging can and will eventually break down or fall apart.

Forevers fall apart
The singer acknowledges that even things that are supposed to last forever, like love or life itself, can come to an end.

One day we don't know
There are times when people feel lost and unsure of what the future holds or what their purpose is.

Why we're so far from
People feel disconnected from the love and fulfillment they are searching for.

And if I want you and you want me
The artist is acknowledging that a mutual desire for love and connection is essential for any relationship.

We'll call it love though it might not be
Even if the love is not perfect or all-encompassing, people are still willing to call it love if it brings them happiness and fulfillment.

Hearts on fire, souls in line
The singer is describing the intensity of the emotions they experience when they find a love that seems perfect for them.

Oh, just to know that, just to feel that one more time
The memories of intense love and connection can be so powerful that people long to experience them again, even if just for a moment.

Seems impossible to know
The singer is describing how difficult it can be to determine what is truly fulfilling and meaningful in life.

What is real and what is just some restless thing
People often struggle to differentiate between their true desires and fleeting ones that arise from boredom or restlessness.

And our hearts learn slow
The singer is acknowledging that, over time, they have learned to be patient and to let love develop gradually.

All the miseries bad choices bring
The artist is describing how bad choices can lead to misery and a lack of fulfillment in life.

So is it wise or lazy
The artist is questioning whether holding onto familiar loves and comforts is a wise choice or just laziness.

Holding tight to what you've known
People are afraid to let go of what they know and are comfortable with, even if it means not experiencing new things.

And is it brave or crazy searching for some
The singer acknowledges that searching for a type of love that might not exist could be seen as either brave or foolish, depending on one's perspective.