James Bond Theme
David Arnold feat. LTJ Bukem Lyrics
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One love will
One love will
One love can take you make you feel alive and whole
Why give it up why tear it up
One love will
My love will
My love will make you feel alive enough to let go
The death row
Once again you feel like the brothers know
Once again, back is the incredible
The rhyme animal
The unforgetable
Public enemy number one
Five-oh said "freeze" and I got numb
Can't I tell 'em that I really never had a gun
But the wax that the terminator x spun
Now
So soft
So alive
My dear
So good
So close
So real
This love
Whoa love!
Want to give it up
Lets turn it loose
The lyrics to David Arnold's James Bond Theme are a brief interlude in the middle of the song, consisting of a few lines sung by an unidentified female vocalist, followed by a rap verse. The lyrics are somewhat cryptic and open to interpretation, but they seem to be a combination of a call to unity and a celebration of individuality.
The first few lines encourage the listener to embrace love and let it lift them up. The repetition of "one love will" suggests that the power of love can be transformative, and that, despite any hardships or challenges, love is worth holding onto. The next few lines seem to switch focus to the individual, promising that the singer's love will make the listener feel "alive enough to let go." This could be interpreted as an invitation to surrender to love and allow it to transform the self.
The rap verse that follows is by Chuck D of the group Public Enemy, and is entirely unrelated to the preceding lyrics. Instead, it is a reworking of his own famous verse from the Public Enemy song "Bring the Noise." The verse is filled with braggadocio and aggression, describing Chuck D as an "unforgettable" and "rhyme animal" who is not afraid of the police. The two sections of the song seem to be disconnected, but perhaps serve to embody different aspects of James Bond's character: the romantic and the badass.
Line by Line Meaning
Now let it lift you, oh!
Allow the power of love to uplift you and take control of your emotions.
One love will
The love of one person has the ability to change your entire outlook on life.
One love can take you make you feel alive and whole
Having just one person's love can fill you with energy and make you feel complete.
Why give it up why tear it up
There is no reason to let go of something as valuable as love, nothing worthwhile can be gained by doing so.
One love will
The power of love is the key to overcoming obstacles, heartbreak, and despair.
My love will
The love that I offer will be enough to set you free from the things that hold you back.
My love will make you feel alive enough to let go
The love I offer is so powerful that it will give you the courage to break free from your struggles.
Oh
An expression of emotion, used to emphasize the following lines.
The death row
A reference to a state of despair, symbolizing the feeling of being trapped and hopeless.
Once again you feel like the brothers know
This line refers to the feeling of sharing an unspoken bond with others who have experienced similar struggles as your own.
Once again, back is the incredible
This is an introduction to a powerful and unforgettable presence, likely with a reference to a hero or ideal.
The rhyme animal
This line is likely a reference to the strong and empowering lyrics of a well-known rapper or musician.
The unforgetable
An affirmation that the sentiment expressed will not be forgotten or lost over time.
Public enemy number one
A reference to the character or figure that is the greatest threat or antagonist in a given scenario.
Five-oh said "freeze" and I got numb
A reference to a traumatic or emotionally charged experience, in which an individual feels frozen and powerless.
Can't I tell 'em that I really never had a gun
A denial of accusations or misinterpretations that have caused harm or misunderstanding.
But the wax that the terminator x spun
A reference to the music and lyrics that are the foundation of this piece.
Now
This word is likely used as a way to signify a shift in tone or mood, or to introduce a new idea or sentiment.
So soft
A description of the tenderness or gentleness of a feeling.
So alive
A description of the power and energy of the emotion being experienced.
My dear
An affectionate or endearing term used in reference to a loved one.
So good
An expression of how positive and valuable the experience or relationship being described is.
So close
A reference to the intimacy and closeness of a relationship or experience.
So real
A statement of the truth and authenticity of the emotion or relationship being described.
This love
A reference to the all-encompassing and powerful nature of the feeling being described.
Whoa love!
An exclamation of the immense and overwhelming nature of the love being described.
Want to give it up
An expression of the desire to let go and surrender to the power of the emotion being experienced.
Lets turn it loose
An invitation to fully embrace and indulge in the power of the love being experienced.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAY GRAYDON, ALAN PAUL, DAVID FOSTER, MONTY NORMAN
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