One More Time
Jackson Joe Lyrics
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Tell me one more time, as teardrops start to fall
Shout it to me and I'll shout it to the skies above me
That there was nothing after all
[Chorus]
Baby, baby, tell me that you never wanted my loving
Baby, baby, tell me that you never
Say you're leaving, say goodbye
One more time, one more time
Say you're leaving, say goodbye
Tell me one more time, we never had a thing in common
Tell me one more time, as you turn and face the wall
Tell me I should know you never were my kind of woman
And tell me we were fools to fall
[Chorus]
Tell me one more time, your tears are only sad confusion
And tell me it's just been so long and that is all
And tell me one more time that love was only my illusion
You never answered to my call
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Jackson Joe's song "One More Time" convey the emotional turmoil of a person who knows their relationship is ending, but still wants to hear their partner say the words one more time. The song opens with the singer asking their partner to confirm that they don't love them, which prompts tears to start falling. They then ask the person to shout it out to the skies above so that there's no question left about their feelings. The chorus repeats the plea for their partner to confirm that they never wanted their love and to say goodbye one more time.
The following verses address the lack of common ground between the couple and the singer's realization that their partner was never their type of woman. The song communicates a deep sense of loss and desperation, as the singer continues to ask for confirmation about the end of their relationship. The lyrics are accompanied by a mournful melody that further emphasizes the sense of sadness and regret.
What makes "One More Time" so powerful is the authenticity of the emotions it conveys. The song has been described as a raw and honest portrayal of heartbreak, and many people relate to its themes of unrequited love and loss. While the song may be heartbreaking, it is also cathartic, as it allows listeners to process their own emotions and take comfort in shared experiences. There's no doubt that "One More Time" is a song that will continue to resonate with audiences for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me one more time, as I hold your hand that you don't love me
Please tell me for one last time that you don't love me, while I hold your hand
Tell me one more time, as teardrops start to fall
As tears roll down my face, as you drop me, tell me one more time
Shout it to me and I'll shout it to the skies above me
That there was nothing after all
Tell me out loud, and I'll yell to the skies that there was, in fact, nothing between us
Baby, baby, tell me that you never wanted my loving
Baby, baby, tell me that you never
My darling, tell me that you never wanted my love, please just say it to me
Tell me, tell me one more time, one more time
Say you're leaving, say goodbye
Just tell me one more time that you are leaving me, just say goodbye
Tell me one more time, we never had a thing in common
Tell me one more time, as you turn and face the wall
Remind me once more that we share nothing in common, as you refuse to see me
Tell me I should know you never were my kind of woman
And tell me we were fools to fall
Inform me that you were never meant for me, please, and that we made a mistake in falling in love with each other
Tell me one more time, your tears are only sad confusion
And tell me it's just been so long and that is all
Say to me one last time that your tears only come from confusion, and that it's been too long for us to fix anything
And tell me one more time that love was only my illusion
You never answered to my call
Finally, let me hear that our love was nothing but an illusion on my part, I made the mistake of assuming you cared
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Ian Jackson
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@davidelaurelli7664
"One More Time"
Tell me one more time, as I hold your hand, that you don't love me
Tell me one more time as teardrops start to fall
Shout it to me and I'll shout it to the skies above me
That there was nothing after all
Baby, baby, tell me that you never wanted my loving
Baby, baby, tell me that you never, tell me, tell me
One more time, one more time, say you're leaving, say goodbye
One more time, one more time, say you're leaving, say goodbye
Tell me one more time we never had a thing in common
Tell me one more time as you turn and face the wall
Tell me I should know you never were my kind of woman
And tell me we were fools to fall
Baby, baby, tell me that you never wanted my loving
Baby, baby, tell me that you never, tell me, tell me
One more time, one more time, say you're leaving, say goodbye
One more time, one more time, say you're leaving, say goodbye
Tell me one more time your tears are only sad confusion
And tell me it's just been so long and that is all
Tell me one more time that love was only my illusion
You never answered to my call
Baby, baby, tell me that you never wanted my loving
Baby, baby, tell me that you never, tell me, tell me
One more time, one more time, say you're leaving, say goodbye
One more time, one more time, say you're leaving, say goodbye
One more time, one more time, say you're leaving, say goodbye
One more time
@LambdaCalculus379
This is one albums that I simply have to listen to from beginning to end. There is not one bad song on the entire album! *This* is what music was all about!
@GazalAlShaqab
10 years later = the SAME! :)
@renpan
I completely agree 👍👍😃
@gratefuldude7828
Graham is the greatest bass player EVER!! ✌🌍🎵 Completely underrated and absolutely brilliant!
@billimhappilymarriedgregor1896
Absolutely!!! The bass line is what hooked me into this song! About 2:08 in this song he just takes over.
@marksimeone-gw2jq
This music is the root of my musical preferences. Joe and Graham such a great collaboration. Worked back then and still just as great now
@jimmyofaden
Joe is a genius he difined an era and went on to bigger and better things , like movie soundtracks, classical music , jazz. You just cant put Joe in a box. He really is THE MAN.
@arlenem.6469
underrated is an understatement
@williamcandee5267
I remember sitting in my dorm room in New Jersey in January 1979 when WPRB played this album from beginning to end on the night of its release date. I sat there mesmerized. Instant fan. Went and saw him in Philly not long after.
@joeypuzz
Pure punk. the honesty and yes the simplicity. He should get more credit.