Here is some background information on Dave Barnes from the Mine To Love Songfacts: Barnes gained a lot of recognition after his song "God Gave Me You" became a hit single for Blake Shelton. Barnes' fifth album, Stories To Tell was his first release since his breakthrough. The album was recorded in Los Angeles with producer John Fields, marking the first time Barnes had recorded outside of his home town Nashville. It was released on March 13, 2012.
One of Us
Dave Barnes Lyrics
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The days until that joyful sound,
When you turn the two of us to three.
It was time I guess, and heaven knew
And decided then to give us you.
God must know some things that we can't see.
And all we are, we are
Love and hurt, doubt and trust
Welcome to being one of us.
Your mother, well, she's strong and steady
Southern drawl and good lord, she's pretty
She's better than anything I dreamed
And honestly, I'm scared to death
I'll breathe at last at your first breath.
Everything you need, I'll try to be.
And all we are, we are
And who we'll be, we'll be
Love and hurt, doubt and trust
Welcome to being one of us.
As for you, we're soon to see
A room of blue or maybe pink
Mama's black or daddy's dirty blonde
Whoever you turn out to be
You're forever part of me
You turned me to a father from a son
All we are, you are
And who we'll be, you'll be
Love and hurt, doubt and trust
Welcome to being one of us
Dave Barnes's song One of Us is a heartwarming ode to his newborn child. The song is filled with emotions and captures the essence of parenthood. The first verse talks about how he and his wife are eagerly waiting for the arrival of their child. The lyrics, "Your mom and I, we're counting down the days until that joyful sound when you turn the two of us to three", express the anticipation and excitement they feel as they wait to welcome a new member into their family. The next line, "God must know some things that we can't see", suggests that even though they do not know what the future holds, they trust that everything will work out for the best.
The second verse is a beautiful tribute to Barnes's wife, who he describes as "strong and steady" and "better than anything I dreamed". He also reveals his apprehensions about becoming a father and the overwhelming sense of responsibility that comes with it. However, he promises to do everything he can to be there for his child. The lyrics, "Everything you need, I'll try to be", reflect his determination to be the best father he can be.
The chorus, "All we are, we are, and who we'll be, we'll be, love and hurt, doubt and trust, welcome to being one of us", is a reminder that as they welcome a new life into their family, they will also experience the many challenges and joys of parenthood. The final verse is a reflection on the anticipation and excitement that comes with the arrival of a new baby. Barnes wonders what his child will look like and how their life together will unfold. He also acknowledges that the child will always be a part of him and has turned him into a father from a son.
Overall, Dave Barnes's One of Us is a moving tribute to parenthood and the joy and challenges that come with it. The song captures the universal experience of becoming a parent and the deep love and commitment that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Your mom and I, we're counting down
Your parents are eagerly waiting for your arrival.
The days until that joyful sound,
They are waiting for the day you will bring joy into their life.
When you turn the two of us to three.
They will officially become parents when you arrive.
It was time I guess, and heaven knew
It was the right time for your arrival and maybe it was God's plan.
And decided then to give us you.
You were meant to be and God saw it fit to bless your parents with you.
God must know some things that we can't see.
God has a plan for everyone's life and we don't always understand it.
And all we are, we are
As a family, they are what they are.
Who we'll be, we'll be
They'll figure out who they are as a family as they go along in life.
Love and hurt, doubt and trust
All the ups and downs of life are part of being a family.
Welcome to being one of us.
They are happy to welcome you as part of their family.
Your mother, well, she's strong and steady
Your mother is a strong and stable person.
Southern drawl and good lord, she's pretty
Your mother speaks with a Southern accent and is beautiful.
She's better than anything I dreamed
Your mother is better than anything your father could've dreamed of.
And honestly, I'm scared to death
Your father is nervous about being a parent for the first time.
I'll breathe at last at your first breath.
Your father will feel relieved and overjoyed when he sees you for the first time.
Everything you need, I'll try to be.
Your father will do his best to provide everything you need as you grow up.
As for you, we're soon to see
They can't wait to meet you and see who you are as a person.
A room of blue or maybe pink
They are excited to decorate your room with either blue or pink, depending on your gender.
Mama's black or daddy's dirty blonde
They wonder what hair color you will have, whether it will be your mother's black hair or your father's dirty blonde.
Whoever you turn out to be
They will love you no matter what kind of person you grow up to be.
You're forever part of me
You will always be a part of their family, no matter what.
You turned me to a father from a son
You have transformed your father's identity from a son to a father himself.
All we are, you are
You are a part of the family, and everything they are, you are too.
And who we'll be, you'll be
The family will grow and change as you grow and change, and you will always be an important part of their identity.
Love and hurt, doubt and trust
All the good and bad experiences they will have together, both joyful and difficult, are part of being a family.
Welcome to being one of us.
They are thrilled to welcome you into their family with open arms.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BEN KOHN, GAVIN JONES, JEREMY THOMPSON, KWASI DANQUAH, PETER KELLEHER, TOM BARNES
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