The One I Love
Gray David Lyrics
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Girl and watch you go
Running through this life, darling
Like a field of snow
As the tracer glides
In its graceful arc
Send a little prayer out to ya
'Cross the falling dark
Tell the repo man
And the stars above
That you're the one I love, yeah
Perfect summers night
Not a wind that breathes
Just the bullets whispering gentle
'Mongst the new green leaves
There's things I might have said
Only wish I could
Now I'm leaking life faster
Then I'm leaking blood
Tell the repo man
And the stars above
That you're the one I love
You're the one I love
The one I love
Yee hee, yee hee
Don't see Elysium
Don't see no fiery hell
Just the lights up bright, baby
In the bay hotel
Next wave coming in
Like an ocean roar
Won't you take my hand darling
On that old dance floor
We can twist and shout
Do the turtle dove
And you're the one I love
You're the one I love
The one I love
Yee hee, yee hee
The lyrics to Gray David's song "The One I Love" evoke feelings of nostalgia, longing, and love. The song begins with the singer closing his eyes and watching his love run through life like a field of snow. He sends a little prayer across the falling dark, indicating that the love he has for this person is deep and spiritual. The verse "tell the repo man and the stars above that you're the one I love" shows how important this person is to him and how he wants the world to know.
In the second verse, the singer describes a perfect summer's night; a time where everything was gentle and peaceful. He regrets not saying some things to his lover but knows that his life is leaking faster than his blood. He repeats the phrase "you're the one I love," emphasizing that this is the most important statement he can make.
In the final verse, the singer paints a picture of lights shining bright in a hotel and the sound of the ocean roaring like a wave. He takes his lover's hand and leads her to the dance floor where they can twist and shout, doing the turtle dove, and just enjoy each other's company. The repeated use of "yee hee" adds a touch of whimsy and joy to the verse, which contrast with the melancholy tone set earlier on in the song.
Overall, "The One I Love" encapsulates the power of love and how it can endure through difficult times. With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics, the song stands as a tribute to the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna close my eyes
I'm going to close my eyes.
Girl and watch you go
And watch you go.
Running through this life, darling
You're running through life, my dear.
Like a field of snow
As gracefully as a field of snow.
As the tracer glides
As the tracer gracefully moves.
In its graceful arc
With its graceful arc.
Send a little prayer out to ya
I'll send a little prayer to you.
'Cross the falling dark
Across the darkness.
Tell the repo man
Let the repo man know.
And the stars above
And tell the stars too.
That you're the one I love, yeah
That you're the one I love.
Perfect summers night
An ideal summer night.
Not a wind that breathes
Without even a breeze.
Just the bullets whispering gentle
Just the gentle sound of bullets.
'Mongst the new green leaves
Through the new green leaves.
There's things I might have said
There are things I could've said.
Only wish I could
I just wish I could.
Now I'm leaking life faster
But now I'm losing my life faster.
Then I'm leaking blood
Than I'm losing my blood.
Don't see Elysium
I don't see Elysium.
Don't see no fiery hell
And I don't see a fiery hell.
Just the lights up bright, baby
Just the bright lights, baby.
In the bay hotel
In the hotel by the bay.
Next wave coming in
The next wave is coming.
Like an ocean roar
It sounds like the roar of an ocean.
Won't you take my hand darling
Would you please take my hand, my dear?
On that old dance floor
And let's dance on that old dance floor.
We can twist and shout
We can twist and shout.
Do the turtle dove
We can do the turtle dove.
And you're the one I love
And you're the one I love.
You're the one I love
You're the one I love.
The one I love
The one I love.
Yee hee, yee hee
Yee hee, yee hee.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: CRAIG MCCLUNE, DAVID GRAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheKnowlege33
Gonna close my eyes
Girl and watch you go
Running through this life, darling
Like a field of snow
As the tracer glides
In its graceful arc
Send a little prayer out to ya
'Cross the falling dark
Tell the repo man
And the stars above
That you're the one I love, yeah
Perfect summers night
Not a wind that breathes
Just the bullets whispering gentle
'Mongst the new green leaves
There's things I might have said
Only wish I could
Now I'm leaking life faster
Then I'm leaking blood
Tell the repo man
And the stars above
That you're the one I love
You're the one I love
The one I love
Yee hee, yee hee
Don't see Elysium
Don't see no fiery hell
Just the lights up bright, baby
In the bay hotel
Next wave coming in
Like an ocean roar
Won't you take my hand darling
On that old dance floor
We can twist and shout
Do the turtle dove
And you're the one I love
You're the one I love
The one I love
Yee hee, yee hee....
@BigDaddy-vr2ut
The lyrics
Gonna close my eyes
Girl and watch you go
Running through this life, darling
Like a field of snow
As the tracer glides
In its graceful arc
Send a little prayer out to ya
'Cross the falling dark
Tell the repo man
And the stars above
That you're the one I love, yeah
Perfect summers night
Not a wind that breathes
Just the bullets whispering gentle
'Mongst the new green leaves
There's things I might have said
Only wish I could
Now I'm leaking life faster
Then I'm leaking blood
Tell the repo man
And the stars above
That you're the one I love
You're the one I love
The one I love
Yee hee, yee hee
Don't see Elysium
Don't see no fiery hell
Just the lights up bright, baby
In the bay hotel
Next wave coming in
Like an ocean roar
Won't you take my hand darling
On that old dance floor
We can twist and shout
Do the turtle dove
And you're the one I love
You're the one I love
The one I love
Yee hee, yee hee
@amyleighlynch8951
The most under-rated musician of the decade. David Gray, take a bow son.
@lommichaelbarnett5534
I totally agree
@JennaRose22
I agree. almost 2 decades
@davidmeyerink7248
Love this fella!
@nickhall1000
You put your finger on it. He is the most under-estimated talent. I'm a life-long Elton John fan and i always say that no one comes close, but David Gray does. Absolute genius.
@janrees4887
I never underrated him.
I still listen to him and he's still one of my favourites.
@alexrademeyer
When a musician don't have to dress up in outrageous costumes to sell their music you know they are making good music that will last
@redkingsroyaltoysoiree6362
You feel better now??? Cause I can think of some far worse. And yet it still doesn't make their music anymore important than anybody else's.
@jackwatson5400
@samsmith feel the burn 😂😂
@jahwni
This guy could sing the terms and conditions and I'd still have it on repeat.