One Way
Greg and Rebecca Sparks Lyrics


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Winter comes and snow
I can't marry you, you know
Without children to grow
I can't marry you, you know

Love me the way I love you
Love me the way I love you
Take a year in your hand
You can find another man
Let your unloved parts get loved
And I will be your man

Love me the way I love you
Love me the way I love you

Places you should be afraid
Into the river we will wade





Love me the way I love you
Love me the way I love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Greg and Rebecca Sparks's song One Way are a testimony of love, selflessness, and sacrifice. The singer conveys his love for someone who he apparently cares deeply about, but he can't marry them due to a significant obstacle: children. The singer is unable to procreate, and therefore, he believes he can't fulfill the expectations of marriage. Despite this, he insists that his love interest should love him the same way he loves them. The implication here is that he understands the depth of his affections towards them and hopes they reciprocate it.


The second verse of the song is even more intriguing. The singer tells his love interest that they should take a year and find another man that can "give" them the children they need. However, he still pledges his commitment to loving them and offers to be with them despite the circumstances. The bridge of the song serves as an anchor for these lyrics with phrases that convey bravery and honesty. "Places you should be afraid, into the river we will wade" implies that they should face their fears and take chances on their love regardless of the obstacles in their way.


Overall, the song portrays love as a selfless act of giving, not taking. The singer offers his love without any expectations, wants, or needs, only to have the same love be returned. The remarkable aspect is that he offers this love even though it means sacrificing the next level of commitment, in which his partner ultimately desires. This song shows that love is not transactional, but rather an emotional bond that transcends any obstacle.


Line by Line Meaning

Winter comes and snow
The seasons change and time passes


I can't marry you, you know
We can't get married without children


Without children to grow
We need children to start a family


Love me the way I love you
Be as devoted to me as I am to you


Take a year in your hand
Take time to explore your options


You can find another man
You have options besides me


Let your unloved parts get loved
Tend to your emotional needs and grow as a person


And I will be your man
I'll be there for you when you're ready


Places you should be afraid
There are situations that may frighten you


Into the river we will wade
Let's face those fears together




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sonny Throckmorton

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