One Good Woman
Hamilton Joe Frank & Reynolds Lyrics
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I learned my lessons...I stilled my fears
My sole possessions--they steer me through it all
Sweet dreams and innocence--the cushion my falls
Feel the passion run you blind
See the vision dancin' in my mind
One good woman, who's all of what she seems
One good woman--put all the games aside
One good woman--make the most of our lives
We live a life of fact and fantasy
We alter circumstance to fit our needs
We gain in fortune, but we lose in time
One door will open and one will close behind
Find the loner from the pack
Storm the mansions--I ain't never turnin' back
One good woman...she's all I hope to find
One good woman--think of me in kind
One good woman..she won't get me down
One good woman--turn my head around
Keepin' her distance..but oh she don't let go
One good woman...she makes it so
Over the air-waves, or across the sea
One good woman...she's more than enough for me
The lyrics of "One Good Woman" by Hamilton Joe Frank & Reynolds speak about the desire to find one faithful and trustworthy partner to share life with. The song starts by highlighting the singer's experiences as a traveller and in life, and how he has learned his lessons and conquered his fears. He finds comfort in his "sole possessions" - dreams and innocence - which have served as his cushion through all the ups and downs of life.
The chorus of the song talks about finding that one special woman who is true to herself and authentic in every way - "One good woman, who's all of what she seems, One good woman to share my dreams, One good woman--put all the games aside, One good woman--make the most of our lives." The lyrics reveal the longing for companionship and love, and the desire to find someone who will turn the singer's world around and be a constant source of support and strength. The song's message is to cherish the moments of life and to find that one special woman to share them with.
Line by Line Meaning
I been a traveller for more than too few years
I have been moving around for a few years more than I intended
I learned my lessons...I stilled my fears
I have gained wisdom from my experiences, which have helped me overcome my fears
My sole possessions--they steer me through it all
The only things I own are my positive attitude and optimistic outlook that help me navigate through life
Sweet dreams and innocence--the cushion my falls
Having hopeful aspirations and a pure heart provide a source of comfort for me when I fail
Feel the passion run you blind
Sometimes, strong emotions can cloud our judgment or cause us to lose sight of reality
See the vision dancin' in my mind
I have a clear picture in my head of what I desire and am working towards achieving it
One good woman, who's all of what she seems
I am hoping to find a woman who is genuine and not hiding anything
One good woman to share my dreams
I want to find a partner who supports my aspirations and shares similar goals
One good woman--put all the games aside
A desirable partner would not play games or engage in manipulative behavior
One good woman--make the most of our lives
Together, we would strive to live our lives to the fullest potential
We live a life of fact and fantasy
Our reality is influenced by our imagination and the stories we create in our heads
We alter circumstance to fit our needs
We tend to change the way we perceive our circumstances to suit our desires
We gain in fortune, but we lose in time
While we may accumulate wealth and success, time continues to move forward and cannot be regained
One door will open and one will close behind
When one opportunity presents itself, another may have to be left behind
Find the loner from the pack
Identify the unique individual who stands out from the crowd
Storm the mansions--I ain't never turnin' back
Take risks and pursue opportunities without fear of failure or rejection
One good woman...she's all I hope to find
My biggest desire is to find one ideal partner for life
One good woman--think of me in kind
I hope to be in the thoughts of my desired partner with warmth and affection
One good woman..she won't get me down
My ideal partner would not bring me down or cause me to be upset
One good woman--turn my head around
Finding the right woman can completely change my perspective on life
Keepin' her distance..but oh she don't let go
Though she maintains some space, my desired partner shows no signs of wanting to leave
One good woman...she makes it so
Her presence in my life would make everything worthwhile
Over the air-waves, or across the sea
My ideal partner could be located anywhere and we will find each other
One good woman...she's more than enough for me
All I need is one perfect partner to make my life complete
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.