One More Way
E.C. Illa aka Whitefolks Lyrics


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Why can't we turn back the hands of time
Holdin' on the dreams inside
And I won't let you down, look into my eyes
What do you see, honest and sincerely, darlin'
Put your trust in me

[Chorus:]
Baby give me one more chance to prove my love
It will last forever
Baby give me one more chance to prove how much
Just how much I love you

Ooo why must we run down the reasons why
And we know that our love will decide
Our true love will survive

[Chorus x 2]

I'm missin' you girl
I love you more than words can say
I think about you all night and day
That's all I'm tryin' to say
I feel you in my heart
I'm down on my knees
Beggin' please, please, please

So baby, I was wrong and
All I'm asking for is just one more chance





[Repeat Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to E.C. Illa's "One More Way" are a plea for a second chance at love. The singer expresses regret over past mistakes and begs for an opportunity to redeem themselves. They ask the question, "Why can't we turn back the hands of time?" suggesting a desire to start over and undo whatever caused the relationship to falter. The singer promises to "hold on to the dreams inside" and asserts that they "won't let you down." They then ask the listener to put their trust in them and look into their eyes to see their sincerity.


The chorus is a repetition of the singer's request for a second chance to prove their love. They insist that their love will "last forever" and that they want to show "just how much" they care. The second verse continues the theme of regret, admitting that they are "missing you girl" and that they "love you more than words can say." The singer begs the listener to give them another opportunity, claiming that they feel the listener in their heart and are down on their knees begging for forgiveness.


The lyrics to "One More Way" are a common theme in love songs - the desire for a second chance after making mistakes. However, the specificity of the lyrics gives them a personal touch. The song was released on E.C. Illa's 1994 album "Power Moves" and was his most successful single.


Line by Line Meaning

Why can't we turn back the hands of time
Expressing regret and longing for the ability to go back in time and change the course of events.


Holdin' on the dreams inside
Hoping to preserve the aspirations and desires that are held within.


And I won't let you down, look into my eyes
Making a commitment and assuring the other person that their trust will be well-placed.


What do you see, honest and sincerely, darlin'
Asking the other person to take a close and honest look at the artist, without pretense or deception.


Put your trust in me
Requesting that the other person place their faith and confidence in the artist.


Baby give me one more chance to prove my love
Pleading for another opportunity to demonstrate genuine affection and devotion to the other person.


It will last forever
Expressing a hope and belief that the love between the two parties is strong enough to endure indefinitely.


Baby give me one more chance to prove how much
Reiterating the request for a second chance, with a further emphasis on the depth of feeling involved.


Just how much I love you
Describing the intensity and extent of the artist's emotions towards the other person.


Ooo why must we run down the reasons why
Questioning the need to analyze and dissect the factors that may have contributed to the current situation.


And we know that our love will decide
Confidently asserting that the power of their mutual affection will ultimately determine the outcome.


Our true love will survive
Believing that the love between the two parties is genuine and resilient enough to overcome any obstacles or challenges.


I'm missin' you girl
Expressing a sense of longing and sadness in response to the absence of the other person.


I love you more than words can say
Describing the depth and intensity of the singer's love in a way that surpasses the limitations of language.


I think about you all night and day
Acknowledging that the other person is constantly on the singer's mind and occupying their thoughts.


That's all I'm tryin' to say
Asserting that despite any verbal stumbling or lack of eloquence, the artist's love and devotion are undiminished.


I feel you in my heart
Describing a sense of emotional closeness and connection with the other person.


I'm down on my knees
Metaphorically conveying a sense of humility and earnest supplication.


Beggin' please, please, please
Urgently and fervently requesting the other person's forgiveness and willingness to trust the singer again.


So baby, I was wrong and
Admitting fault and expressing contrition for previous actions or words.


All I'm asking for is just one more chance
Reiterating the plea for another opportunity to prove the sincerity and depth of the artist's love.


[Repeat Chorus]
Restating the main theme and message of the song, emphasizing the depth and resilience of the love between the two parties.




Lyrics Β© EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HOWIE RICE, TONY LEMANS

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