Laswell also heads up the production company 20 Inch Records. His recent production credits include albums by artists such as Molly Jenson, The Derren Raser Band, and Dustin Shey.
The One I Love
Greg Laswell Lyrics
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I'll take my leave
I'll bring your words along with me
Maybe one day they will mean something
For now they buzz and crumble down
A little bit too easily
From a time that I am not quite over
I might be gone a little while
I guess we'll see
I gotta make a home outta somewhere
And you're all over this city
And it'll take a flight to figure out
Where I'm gonna finally land
And the time it takes for me get there
I'll be one to start again
But I should probably say that I'm unsure why I'm running
Running away from the only thing I want
Yeah, I should probably say that I'm unsure why I'm running
Running away from the one I love
And if the plane lifts off
I'll write you a letter to say goodbye
And I will make it long and maybe lie just a little
Tell you that I'm doing fine
Then I'll send it out and let things be
If not for you
For me and for the time I've spent
Foolishly loving thee
But I should probably say that I'm unsure why I'm running
Running away from the only thing I want
Yeah, I should probably say that I'm unsure why I'm running
Running away from the one I love
The one I love
In "The One I Love," Greg Laswell sings about leaving someone behind while bringing their words with him. He questions why he is running away from the person he loves, suggesting that maybe he needs time to figure out his emotions and find a place to call home. He plans to write a goodbye letter while on the plane, likely filled with lies to make it less painful for both of them.
Laswell's lyrics are introspective and raw, revealing the struggles of someone who is torn between their desire for love and their fear of commitment. The repetition of the line "I should probably say that I'm unsure why I'm running" demonstrates his confusion and indecision. He acknowledges that he loves the person he is running away from but cannot seem to stop himself from leaving.
The song is a meditation on the complexities of love and the human psyche. It asks us to consider why we might run away from love, even when we know it is what we want most. It is a poignant reminder that sometimes, we need to take time for ourselves to figure out what we really want and need.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm all packed up now early in the morning
I am leaving soon and I am ready to go
I'll take my leave
I am departing from here
I'll bring your words along with me
I will remember and carry with me the things you said
Maybe one day they will mean something
Perhaps in the future, your words will have greater significance
For now they buzz and crumble down
At present, your words are insignificant and weak
A little bit too easily
They are fragile and not impactful
From a time that I am not quite over
Your words are from a period in my life that I have not fully moved on from
What the hell is wrong with me?
I do not understand why I still feel attached to your words and our past
I might be gone a little while
I could be away for an indefinite amount of time
I guess we'll see
Only time will tell
I gotta make a home outta somewhere
I need to establish myself and find a place to belong
And you're all over this city
Your presence and memories are everywhere in this place
And it'll take a flight to figure out
I need to leave and gain a new perspective to truly understand
Where I'm gonna finally land
I do not know where I will ultimately end up
And the time it takes for me get there
It will take a while for me to find my way
I'll be one to start again
I have the opportunity to begin anew
But I should probably say that I'm unsure why I'm running
I am uncertain about why I am leaving
Running away from the only thing I want
I am leaving what I desire the most
Yeah, I should probably say that I'm unsure why I'm running
I really do not know why I am leaving
Running away from the one I love
I am leaving the person I love
And if the plane lifts off
If and when the airplane takes off
I'll write you a letter to say goodbye
I will communicate my farewell in a letter
And I will make it long and maybe lie just a little
I will make the letter lengthy and perhaps be a little dishonest
Tell you that I'm doing fine
I will assure you that I am okay
Then I'll send it out and let things be
After sending the letter, I will allow things to unfold and accept what happens
If not for you
If not for your sake
For me and for the time I've spent
For my own benefit and to make sense of the time we had together
Foolishly loving thee
Loving you was naive and possibly unwise
The one I love
You are the one I love
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Written by: GREG LASWELL
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