One in a Million You
Graham Central Station; Larry Graham Lyrics
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I started to believe I'd never find anyone
Doubt had tried to convince me to give in
Said, "You can't win"
But one day the sun came a shinin' through
The rain had stopped and the skies were blue
And oh, what a revelation to see
A one in a million
Chance of a lifetime
And life showed compassion
And sent to me a stroke of love called "You"
A one in a million you
I was a lonely man with empty arms to fill
Then I found a piece of happiness to call my own
And life is worth livin' again
For to love you, to me, is to live
A one in a million
Chance of a lifetime
And life showed compassion
And sent to me a stroke of love called "You"
A one in a million you
A one in a million
Chance of a lifetime
And life showed compassion
And sent to me a stroke of love called "You"
One in a million you
A one in a million you
In the song "One in a Million You" by Graham Central Station, Larry Graham reflects on his journey of love and finding that special someone who brings joy and meaning to his life. The lyrics convey a sense of resilience and hope after experiencing heartbreak and doubt for a long time. Love had played games on him, making him doubt if he would ever find someone, but he persevered despite the challenges.
As the sun shines through and the rain stops, Graham has a revelation that someone is expressing their love for him. This unexpected turning point fills him with a sense of awe and gratitude. The imagery of the sun breaking through the clouds symbolizes a new beginning and the possibility of finding true love against all odds.
Graham describes this newfound love as a "one in a million chance of a lifetime," emphasizing the rarity and significance of this connection. The person he has found brings him happiness and fulfillment, filling the emptiness he once felt in his life. Loving this person has given him a renewed sense of purpose and makes life worth living again.
The repeated refrain of "A one in a million you" reinforces the idea that this special person is a unique and precious gift in Graham's life. The lyrics express deep appreciation and admiration for the partner who has brought love, compassion, and joy into his world. Overall, the song celebrates the transformative power of love and the profound impact that one person can have on a life, turning it around and making it whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Love had played its games on me so long
I had been through many experiences of love that seemed like games, lasting for a long time
I started to believe I'd never find anyone
I began to think that I would never find someone to share my life with
Doubt had tried to convince me to give in
Uncertainty had tried to persuade me to give up on finding love
Said, "You can't win"
Telling me that I would not succeed in finding true love
But one day the sun came a-shinin' through
Suddenly, a bright and positive change occurred in my life
The rain had stopped and the skies were blue
The difficulties and obstacles in my life had cleared, bringing a sense of clarity and hope
And oh, what a revelation to see
It was a beautiful and surprising moment to realize
Someone was saying "I love you" to me
Someone special was expressing their love for me
A one in a million Chance of a lifetime
An incredibly rare and precious opportunity in life
And life showed compassion
The universe showed kindness and empathy
And sent to me a stroke of love called "You"
I received a special and unique gift of love from someone named "You"
I was a lonely man with empty arms to fill
I felt alone and in need of love and companionship
Then I found a piece of happiness to call my own
Eventually, I discovered a source of joy and contentment that belonged to me
And life is worth livin' again
Life became meaningful and fulfilling once more
For to love you, to me, is to live
Finding love in you is what gives my life purpose and meaning
One in a million you
You are a rare and extraordinary person
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Sam Dees
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@coffeelover9165
Love had played its games on me so long
I started to believe I'd never find anyone
Doubt had tried to convince me to give in
Said, "You can't win"
But one day the sun came a shinin' through
The rain had stopped and the skies were blue
And oh, what a revelation to see
Someone was saying "I love you" to me
A one in a million
Chance of a lifetime
And life showed compassion
And sent to me a stroke of love called "You"
A one in a million you
I was a lonely man with empty arms to fill
Then I found a piece of happiness to call my own
And life is worth livin' again
For to love you, to me, is to live
A one in a million
Chance of a lifetime
And life showed compassion
And sent to me a stroke of love called "You"
A one in a million you
A one in a million
Chance of a lifetime
And life showed compassion
And sent to me a stroke of love called "You"
One in a million you
A one in a million you
@pryce4850
My mother just passed away today of heart failure & my father sang this to her one more time.
@katerivera1959
condolence.....
@alsith4451
Sorry man...it will hurt for now...but ride the wave, it will get easier and better... trust me! I was u a couple years back...sorry again❤❤❤❤ ...
@Blondie727
Price The Musician you have my sincerest condolences.
@rhythmnsoulsymphony
My deepest sympathy
@chiepalin
Very very sorry man. My deepest condolences. May God comfort you in your difficult times.
@Nostalgic-Lady
"I was a lonely man with empty arms to fill, Then I found a piece of happiness to call my own, And life is worth living again ..." Why can't they write lyrics like this any more? Beautiful song that just washes over you - so dreamy.
@justynhunter9976
Too Much intentionally pandemonium and chao. It's hard to compose with turmoil EVERYWHERE.
@pazcamacho6448
When we came home from his treatment in LA, we went to meet with our pool league group in our sponsor's home base bar. We all sit at one big table with food made by the owner of the bar. We buy our drinks separately or from someone within the team. During our practice, we are allowed to participate in the karaoke singing tryst. That night, my husband broke out all the songs he'd loved singing to me, he knew all my favorite songs as he was the lead singer and lead guitarist in his band group. But one song I became so emotional when he started singing after he said, "To my wonderful wife of 30 years, sweetheart, this song I will sing to you"! This song was practically new at the time and everybody tried to sing it, but always have given up by goofing off. This time everyone talks in whispers, so not to distract the singer. It was sung so beautifully and all the wordings of this song was easily understood. To me, I embraced it. It's a messaged that's so meaningful 😢.
@muckeyduck3472
Because the Satanist music industry doesn't want to here music that brings our the best nature of humanity.