The One
Dr. Alban Lyrics

No more wicked people, what is left? One Love
When there is no more evil in this world, what remains is the power of love – a unity among people that transcends negativity and hate.

Attention! Attention! My name is Albatjov
The singer is introducing himself as Dr. Alban, or Albatjov in this context.

Mi come for tell you 'bout a thing called 'One Love'
Dr. Alban's purpose in this song is to share his message about the importance of unity and love.

We have a lot of jealousy, so you see
Jealousy is a pervasive problem that tears people apart.

Today's friends are tomorrow's enemy
Friendships are fragile and can easily turn into animosity due to misunderstandings or conflicts.

A lot of them are sleep a mi say lot of them are work
Some people are content with their lives, while others are constantly working to improve themselves.

Jah know Jah know Jah know you have to reap what you sow
The singer believes in karma – one's actions will result in either positive or negative outcomes.

We used to be friends but now we go apart
The artist and their former friend have grown apart.

We used to be cool but now we don't talk
The friendship that was once mutually beneficial is now nonexistent.

Ask me why boy, I don't know
The artist is unsure why their friendship ended.

Maybe's jealousy between me and you
Perhaps there was jealousy that caused the downfall of their friendship.

Maybe it's my progress nor is it my dollarsis
The artist doesn't believe that their success or wealth is the cause of their friendship problems.

I've always been thinking that you are the chosen one
The singer valued their friendship and thought their friend was special.

But your attitude problems I can't explain
The singer was unable to comprehend their friend's negative attitude that contributed to the end of their friendship.

One day you might end up being having no friends
The singer suggests that if the former friend continues with their negative attitude, they may end up alone.

Count me out 'cause Jah Jah says so
The artist has decided to end their friendship with this person due to their negative behavior.

Anything mi want to do mi do it one time, a mi say
The artist believes in living without hesitation, thus taking action immediately without overthinking or fearing the consequences.

Mi no care what people say and mi no care what them chat
The singer doesn't care about people's opinions regarding their choices and behavior.

Mi just talk sense a say mi get pan the max
The singer simply speaks the truth and aims to get the most out of life.

Them a wonder why I man get so far
People are confused as to how the artist has achieved success.

'Cause their attitude problems I can't explain
The artist alludes to certain people who are envious or negative towards them and can't explain why they have an issue with the artist's success.

Get up and stand up, get up and stand up
The artist urges people to stand up for themselves and fight against injustices.

Stand up for your right, a mi say
The singer encourages listeners to fight for their own rights and to believe in themselves.

Anything mi borrow mi have to give it back again, a mi say
The artist believes in maintaining integrity and their ability to pay back what they owe.

Anything mi lend mi have to get it back again
The singer expects to be repaid if they lend something to somebody.

Go tell your friend a when mi come mi come again
The singer is confident in their success and believes they will return to their friend's life someday and prove them wrong.

You're loving money more than people
People are putting their desire for wealth above others' well-being.

You'd be loving people more than money
Instead of prioritizing finances, people should focus on their relationships with others.

If it's one God, one aim, one destiny
The artist alludes to the concept of destiny and suggests that all people share the same objective in life – to be happy and fulfilled.

For the better in the world, for you and for me
Ultimately, the aim is to create a better world for everyone.

You're living in darkness
People who do not know the truth about the power of love and unity live in a bleak state of mind.

You should be living in the light
If people recognized the power of love and unity, they would live in a mentally and emotionally bright state of mind.

Think if love was a thing money could buy
The artist thinks about what would happen if love was something that could be bought with money.

The rich would a live and the poor would a die
If love was something that could be bought, only the wealthy would have access to it, while the less fortunate would suffer.

But since it's not it, and what is it
Love can't be bought with money, which begs the question of what love truly is.

One Love
Ultimately, love is the unity, compassion, and kindness that transcends differences and brings people together.

You've got to come to know the truth
The singer believes that people need to recognize the power of love and unity to enhance their lives.

You've got to make a sacrifice
In order to embrace love and unity, the listener must make changes in their actions or beliefs.