One Love
Fortunate Youth Lyrics


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well I see the one day, some of them Rasta go and say,
well I see them see them wannna go, they banging them heads, like they don't know, say now don't take, don't take no rhythm and don't take no rhyme, don't take brutality to make this world go round,
well it's the remedy, well it's the remedy, well it's the remedy remedy remedy remedy yes that's right say,

One love, is coming around the world I say ooo said I said I Say now
one love is coming around the world, I say ooo said I said I say now
one love is coming around the world I saY ooo said I said I Say now
ooo one love one love

said are we too blind to see, yes to carry on peacefully,
ya well if bob Marley were here, he'd say now one love is near,
so drop your guns and run and peace and love every one
cause it's alright tonight, yes but now it's one love alright,




yes but now its one love rhythm and a one love soul and a one good timE until you cant love no more,
one love is coming around the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fortunate Youth's song Love Won speak of the power of love in bringing about positive change in the world. The song opens with a reference to Rastafarians, who are known for their emphasis on love and unity. The lines "well I see the one day, some of them Rasta go and say, well I see them see them wanna go, they banging them heads, like they don't know," seem to suggest that some people are unaware of the message of love that Rastafarians promote.


The chorus repeats the phrase "one love is coming around the world" several times, emphasizing the idea that love is a universal force that can unite people across the globe. The lyrics caution against violence and encourage listeners to "drop your guns and run" in the name of peace and love. The line "if Bob Marley were here, he'd say now one love is near" is a nod to the legendary musician's own message of love and unity.


Overall, Love Won is a powerful call to action for listeners to embrace love over violence and to work towards a more peaceful and harmonious world.


Line by Line Meaning

well I see the one day, some of them Rasta go and say,
The singer has observed that there are Rastafarians who are eager to express themselves.


well I see them see them wannna go, they banging them heads, like they don't know, say now don't take, don't take no rhythm and don't take no rhyme, don't take brutality to make this world go round,
People seem to be lost and confused, banging their heads without direction. The song reminds that finding harmony and love is the way to make the world a better place.


well it's the remedy, well it's the remedy, well it's the remedy remedy remedy remedy yes that's right say,
The remedy to our struggles and frustration is already known, and it is love.


One love, is coming around the world I say ooo said I said I Say now
There is hope that love and unity will eventually spread and connect all people around the world.


said are we too blind to see, yes to carry on peacefully,
The song suggests that people might be too busy or numb to realize that peace and love could be a viable option to carry on.


ya well if bob Marley were here, he'd say now one love is near,
If Bob Marley were alive, he would surely advocate for one love, just as he did in his lifetime.


so drop your guns and run and peace and love every one
The way to achieve peace is to let go of weapons and embrace love and understanding for everyone.


cause it's alright tonight, yes but now it's one love alright,
The idea of one love is not only optimistic and encouraging but also a current and valid concept.


yes but now its one love rhythm and a one love soul and a one good timE until you cant love no more,
One love not only refers to the people but to the essence of things, like music and human soul. Once you embrace it, there is an infinite source of love to be enjoyed.


one love is coming around the world
The song repeats the message that we can look forward to a future where love dominates, without borders and prejudice.




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Kathart

LYRICS

Well I see the one day, some of them Rasta go and say
Well I see them see them wannna go, they banging them heads, like they don't know, say now don't take, don't take no rhythm and don't take no rhyme, don't take brutality to make this world go round
Well it's the remedy, well it's the remedy, well it's the remedy remedy remedy remedy yes that's right say
CHORUS
One love, is coming around the world I say ooo said I said I Say now
One love is coming around the world, I say ooo said I said I say now
One love is coming around the world I saY ooo said I said I Say now
Ooo one love one love
Said are we too blind to see, yes to carry on peacefully
Ya well if bob Marley were here, he'd say now one love is near
So drop your guns and run and peace and love every one
Cause it's alright tonight, yes but now it's one love alright
Yes but now its one love rhythm and a one love soul and a one good timE until you can't love no more
One love is coming around the world



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Well I see the one day, some of them rasta go and say,
Well I see them see them wannna go, they banging them heads, like they don't know, say now don't take, don't take no rhythm and don't take no rhyme, don't take brutality to make this world go round,
Well it's the remedy, well it's the remedy, well it's the remedy remedy remedy remedy yes that's right say,

Chorus
One love, is coming around the world I say ooo said I said I say now
One love is coming around the world, I say ooo said I said I say now
One love is coming around the world I say ooo said I said I say now
Ooo one love one love

Said are we too blind to see, yes to carry on peacefully,
Ya well if bob marley were here, he'd say now one love is near,
So drop your guns and run and peace and love every one
Cause it's alright tonight, yes but now it's one love alright,
Yes but now its one love rhythm and a one love soul and a one good time until you cant love no more,
One love is coming around the world

Chorus



Bradley Akers

I copy and pasted this from google.

Well I see the one day, some of them Rasta go and say
Well I see them see them wannna go, they banging them heads, like they don't know, say now don't take, don't take no rhythm and don't take no rhyme, don't take brutality to make this world go round
Well it's the remedy, well it's the remedy, well it's the remedy remedy remedy remedy yes that's right say
CHORUS
One love, is coming around the world I say ooo said I said I Say now
One love is coming around the world, I say ooo said I said I say now
One love is coming around the world I saY ooo said I said I Say now
Ooo one love one love
Said are we too blind to see, yes to carry on peacefully
Ya well if bob Marley were here, he'd say now one love is near
So drop your guns and run and peace and love every one
Cause it's alright tonight, yes but now it's one love alright
Yes but now its one love rhythm and a one love soul and a one good timE until you can't love no more
One love is coming around the world
CHORUS



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Pugros Tribo

2021 still playing this song๐Ÿ”ฅ reggae never dies

Angela Lavera

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Michel Sastre

Agente que vibe รฉ essa ainda f1 meu Deus top top demais SUCESSO โคโคโคโค mais alguรฉm do Brasil por aqui ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

bruno rocha

Tmj junto todos os dias ouvindo fortunate youth

Carlos Vieira

This voice, this song, this vibeโ€ฆsimply amazing!!!

Taz Iulio

The singers passion got me on this bands wave.

MattWeigs Covers

it hit me like a freight dude, just what I needed

Autumn Daze-1

Dan and the rest of the guys in the band are so darn cool and unpretentious. Good guys all.
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MNicolas

That bass line is underrated. Top voice too.

Josh Burleson

I love when you see artists like Fortunate Youth (especially Dan Kelly), give it all they have for the sake of good music

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