His mother played songs by Frank Sinatra to him as a child, and he later became a fan of Motown and other R&B/soul music. He took piano lessons as a child, but he did not like them. He would skip the lessons and ride his bicycle across the bridge from his grandfather's farm over to the heart of the black "Chicken Hill" ghetto, where he could just listen and absorb the music.
In the 1960s, Hall attended Temple University, but did not graduate, preferring instead to spend his time singing on the street corners and play with various musicians and groups. At that time, Daryl Hohl (as he was called then) sang backup for different bands. He eventually changed his last name to Hall. Daryl Hall idolized the Temptations and began to perform session work as a singer. He first met John Oates at a band competition.
After John transferred to a different school, Daryl joined the band Gulliver, which released one eponymous album in 1969 before being dropped from their label.
Daryl is the host of the wildly popular online show entitled "Live From Daryl's House", where Daryl and the band collaborate with artists from various musical genres on the 15th of each month. The first episode aired in 2007, and it's still going strong. Best of all, it's free to watch.
Let Me Be the One
Daryl Hall Lyrics
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Tried for true love with enemies and friends
Looked at romance every way
Now my heart can't take that anymore anyway
Oh anymore
Let me be the one
One with you
To make your dreams come true
All I wanna do
Is be with you one day
Let me be the one
One heart, one way
You've been let down
You've been left alone
And remember when I took you home
We looked at our lives every way
Now our souls can't take that anymore
Oh no, oh no way
Let me be the one
One with you
With you
Let me be the one
To make your dreams come true
To make your dreams come true
All I wanna do
Is be with you one day
Let me be the one
Let me be the one
One heart, one heart
Whoa, I, I wanna know how you feel
Let your whole heart get in the way
If you don't know, think of something tender to say
As long as it's me, then it's alright
Let me be the one
One with you
With you
Let me be the one
To make your dreams come true
To make your dreams come true
All I wanna do
Is be with you one day
Let me be the one
Let me be the one
One heart, one way
In Daryl Hall's "Let Me Be the One," the lyrics suggest that the singer and their love interest have been through several failed attempts at love with both friends and enemies. They have looked at romance in many different ways, but now, the singer's heart can't take any more heartbreak. They plead with their love interest to let them be the one to make their dreams come true, to be the one heart and one way.
The song expresses a desire for a deep and meaningful connection with another person, one that can withstand the trials and obstacles that have previously derailed their attempts at love. The tone is both hopeful and vulnerable, encapsulating the longing for a true and lasting love.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been through love time and time again
We have experienced love multiple times in the past
Tried for true love with enemies and friends
We have attempted to find true love with both adversaries and companions
Looked at romance every way
We have examined romance from every angle
Now my heart can't take that anymore anyway
However, my heart can no longer bear the torment of previous heartbreak
Oh anymore
I can't take it anymore
Let me be the one
Grant me the opportunity to be your partner
One with you
In a relationship with you
To make your dreams come true
To fulfill your aspirations and desires
All I wanna do
My only desire is
Is be with you one day
To spend a day with you
One heart, one way
Together, united
You've been let down
You have been disappointed before
Youβve been left alone
You have been abandoned before
And remember when I took you home
Recall the time when I escorted you back to your residence
Now our souls can't take that anymore
Now, our emotional and spiritual selves cannot withstand those experiences
Oh no, oh no way
We cannot tolerate that anymore
Whoa, I, I wanna know how you feel
I am curious about your emotions
Let your whole heart get in the way
Allow your heart to lead you
If you don't know, think of something tender to say
If you are uncertain, consider expressing something delicate
As long as it's me, then it's alright
As long as I am the one involved, it will be fine
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daryl David Hall, Alan Edward Gorrie, Melvin Ragin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@justmeonthebeach
We've been through love time and time again
Tried for true love with enemies and friends
Looked at romance every way
Now my heart can't take that anymore anyway
Oh anymore
Let me be the one
One with you
Let me be the one
To make your dreams come true
All I wanna do
Is be with you one day
Let me be the one
One heart, one way
You've been let down
Youβve been left alone
And remember when I took you home
We looked at our lives every way
Now our souls can't take that anymore
Oh no, oh no way
Let me be the one
One with you
With you
Let me be the one
To make your dreams come true
To make your dreams come true
All I wanna do
Is be with you one day
Let me be the one
Let me be the one
One heart, one heart
Whoa I, I wanna know how you feel
Let your whole heart get in the way
If you don't know, think of something tender to say
As long as itβs me, then it's alright
Let me be the one
One with you
With you
Let me be the one
To make your dreams come true
To make your dreams come true
All I wanna do
Is be with you one day
Let me be the one
Let me be the one
One heart, one way
@lanag9318
I agree with this completely as Darryl Hall is one of the greatest singers of our lifetime as all his songs are so soulful and meaningful! .Everything he sings is gold . Hes the best .πΉπππ
@gloriabusana308
D'accordo π―πβ€β€β€β€β€
@lanag9318
@@gloriabusana308 πΉπππππ·ππ Love back to you honey , in return.God bless you always
@marthawedge-blake5479
You betcha chestoh! Have a cheese steak on me..real cheese. Can't stand that cheese whiz, authentic or not!!π
@marthawedge-blake5479
Phillie boy!π
@lauraiamundo2652
Music doesnβt get much more better than this. It certainly does not compare with the absence of music of today β€
@nanzeez7023
This is what is so wonderful about Daryl Hall. The sincerity in his words and voice. He's one of a kind. Thanks Daryl
@davidmoore1517
Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather treating you,i hope your good,can we be friends if you don't mind?
@cooldebt
Kept his swagger even at 50 yrs old and still has it now at 70+!
@jeanmarielieb9127
I think he came here with that swagger.......he'll leave with it too! A million more happy healthy years from now!