One Good Reason
Eagle‐Eye Cherry Lyrics
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That I should care
Give me one good reason
And I'll be there
Like a thief you've stolen
Like rain on a grave
Like a priest who's spoken
But failed to save
Now the air is empty
And the ground the same
Love has gone to be buried
Beside my name
Give me one good reason
That I should care
Give me one good reason
And I'll be there
Why couldn't you have told me
about your liar's kiss
I can't believe you'd leave me
At a time like this
And the wind is howling
And it's a dying dream
And my faith is silent
While my doubts scream
Give me one good reason
That I should care
Give me one good reason
And I'll be there
Give me one good reason
Give me one good reason
Give me one good reason
That I should care
Give me one good reason
Give me one good reason
Give me one good reason
That I should care
Give me one good reason
Give me one good reason
Give me one good reason
That I should care
The lyrics of "One Good Reason" by Eagle-Eye Cherry are sung from the point of view of someone who has been hurt and betrayed by their lover. The song essentially presents a plea for a reason to care and keep holding on. The first verse describes the betrayal felt by the singer, saying that their lover has stolen from them and failed to save them, leaving them feeling empty and alone. The second verse continues in a similar vein, painting a picture of loss and sadness, with the singer expressing disbelief at being left by their lover.
The chorus repeats the plea for a reason to care, with a sense of desperation and urgency. The repeated line "give me one good reason" is almost like a mantra, with the singer hoping that some kind of explanation or justification might help them make sense of their pain. The song ends on the same note it began, with the singer still seeking that one good reason to care.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me one good reason
Requesting a valid argument in favor of focusing on the subject at hand
That I should care
Asking for a motivator that would prompt interest and attention
Like a thief you've stolen
Referring to the heartbreak caused by being emotionally robbed
Like rain on a grave
Describing the sense of mourning and despair that comes with death and loss
Like a priest who's spoken
Alluding to the religious connotations of confession and forgiveness
But failed to save
Acknowledging failure to bring closure or resolution
Now the air is empty
Expressing the sense of loneliness and abandonment
And the ground the same
Highlighting the desolate state of the surroundings
Love has gone to be buried
Metaphorically laying to rest the deceased relationship
Beside my name
Linking the artist's identity to their loss and heartache
Why couldn't you have told me
Expressing frustration and disappointment at the lack of transparency
about your liar's kiss
Referring to dishonesty and infidelity
I can't believe you'd leave me
Reacting to the abandonment and betrayal by the partner
At a time like this
Emphasizing the unexpected and inappropriate timing of the partner's departure
And the wind is howling
Alluding to the stormy and turbulent emotional state
And it's a dying dream
Conveying the fading and unattainable nature of the lost love
And my faith is silent
Referring to the lack of religious or moral support
While my doubts scream
Highlighting the overpowering sense of uncertainty and confusion
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER WATKINS, EAGLE-EYE CHERRY
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