One Love
J. Dilla & Nas Lyrics

I found myself daydreaming of a better world
Thinking about an ideal world and wishing it was a reality

Memories can bleed in my open heart
Past experiences can affect how I feel and impact my emotions

London clouds are crying
It's raining in London

But I'm dancing in the pouring rain
Enjoying the rain rather than letting it bring me down

Grown up life is to learn not to fall apart
The essence of being an adult is to learn how to handle life's challenges without breaking down

And I'm closer to high vibrations
Feeling more positive and happy

Learnin' of the sweeter and deeper waves
Discovering and experiencing the more meaningful and fulfilling aspects of life

And what I can do, to make it
Identifying ways to improve my own life and the world around me

To be at peace
Feeling calm and content with my life

And be true to me, in every way
Being honest with myself and living my life authentically

I know I'll be alright
Believing that I can handle anything that comes my way

I know that I'll survive
Having confidence in my ability to overcome adversity

I know I'll rise above it
Knowing that I will overcome any obstacles that come my way

'Cause I believe in love
Having faith in the power of love to conquer all

And even when it's hard
Despite difficulties and hardships

Livin' with my scars
Dealing with the consequences of past hurts and mistakes

It never amounts to nothing
Acknowledging that these scars do not define me or prevent me from succeeding

Nobody tells me how to grow, no
Realizing that personal growth comes from within oneself, not external sources

I just gotta know
Taking responsibility for my own learning and development

Emotional, but I won’t define myself on the past
My emotions do not control or define who I am

Balance is key
Maintaining equilibrium in all aspects of life is important to overall well-being

Understanding I can't, won’t be always in control
Recognizing that some things in life are beyond my control

Sometimes the right road is by taking the broken path
Making choices that may not be easy or straightforward, but ultimately lead to growth and personal development

Yes
An affirmation of what has been said before

Keep it simple
Simplifying things can help reduce stress and complexity in life

Follow my heart
Trusting my intuition and inner guidance

This love I’m into, yes
Referring to a romantic relationship that has caught the singer's attention

Can rush the art of trust now
The intense feelings of love are making it easier to trust and open up to someone

The more the time flies away
As time passes

The closer it feels to wise with age
Feeling wiser and more experienced as time goes by

No energy is giving me life
Not feeling energized or inspired

I believe, I believe in love
Reinforcing the importance of love and how it can impact someone's life

And we're done
Ending the song