One Time
Jill Scott feat. Eric Robertson Lyrics
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I'd find someone like you
I like your style
You're swift, you're agile
Everything about ya stays true
You stood before the sun almost struck me blind
You're so damn fine
(And I know that you are meant to be with me)
(Part o' my design)
One time
You be the salt, I'll be your pepper
Give you flava forever
Leave ya never, don't you know girl
I'm down for whatever
You'll be my lemon an' I'll be your tea
Pure and naturally
You'll be my leaf, I'll be your tree
Your very definition of real
Since you been goin' my way
Things have been goin' my way, yeah
Saturday, Sunday, Monday to Friday
I'm so happy, you just make me wanna say to ya, baby
Never in my wildest days did I think
I'd find someone like you
I like your style, you're swift, you're agile
Everything about ya stays true
You appear'd before the sun almost struck me blind
Girl, you're so damn fine
(Thank you)
(And I know that you're meant to be with me)
(Part o' my design)
One time
Like causing gas to function
You're my ambutteral conjunction
In the Cadillac with the trunk bumpin'
Always down for some, some, some
You'll be my feather, I'll be your wings
Goin' to fly things
Shinin' like some diamond rings
Enjoyin' what happiness brings
Since you've been goin' my way
Things have been goin' my way, yeah
Saturday, Sunday, Monday to Friday
I'm so happy you just make me wanna say to ya, baby
Never in my wildest days did I think
I'd find someone like you
I like your style
You're swift, you're agile
Everything about ya stays true
You stood before the sun almost struck me blind
You're so damn fine
(Thank you)
(To the girl, who needs to be with me)
(Part o' my design)
One time
Never in my wildest days did I think
I'd find someone like you
I like your style
You're swift, you're agile
Everything about ya stays true
You appeared before the sun almost made me blind
You're so damn fine
(Thank you)
(You are the one whose meant for me)
(Part o' God's design)
One time
(One time)
One time
(One time)
One time
(One time)
One time
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One time
(One time)
One time
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One time
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One time
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One time
Never in my wildest days did I think
I'd find someone like you
I like your style
You're swift, you're agile
Everything about ya stays true
Never in my wildest days did I think
I'd find someone like you
I like your style
You're swift, you're agile
Everything about ya stays true
The song "One Time" by Jill Scott feat. Eric Robertson appears to be a love song dedicated to someone who the singer never expected to find. The lyrics express admiration and appreciation towards this person's characteristics and their impact on the singer's life. The singer compares their relationship to various metaphors, including salt and pepper, lemon and tea, and feather and wings. The repeated phrase "one time" seems to reflect the idea that the singer believes they only need someone like their partner once in a lifetime.
The song feels very romantic, and the lyrics emphasize the singer's awe and gratitude towards their partner. The comparisons to everyday objects and feelings help ground the love expressed in the song, making it feel more approachable and tangible. The repeated phrase "one time" could be interpreted in a few different ways, but overall, it seems to suggest that the singer believes they've found the love of their life, and they only need it to happen once for it to be enough.
Line by Line Meaning
Never in my wildest days did I think
I never imagined in my wildest dreams
I'd find someone like you
I would find someone as amazing as you
I like your style
I love the way you carry yourself
You're swift, you're agile
You move quickly and gracefully
Everything about ya stays true
Everything about you is real and authentic
You stood before the sun almost struck me blind
You are so stunning, I was almost blinded by your beauty
You're so damn fine
You are extremely attractive
(Thank you, baby)
You're welcome, my love
(And I know that you are meant to be with me)
I am certain that we are meant to be together
(Part o' my design)
It is part of the plan for us to be together
One time
Just once
You be the salt, I'll be your pepper
We complement each other perfectly
Give you flava forever
I will always bring excitement and flavor to our relationship
Leave ya never, don't you know girl
I will never leave you, my love
I'm down for whatever
I am open to anything for you
You'll be my lemon an' I'll be your tea
We are a perfect match for each other
Pure and naturally
We are meant for each other naturally
You'll be my leaf, I'll be your tree
I will take care of you and protect you
Your very definition of real
You epitomize authenticity and truth
Since you been goin' my way
Since we have been together
Things have been goin' my way, yeah
My life has been better
Saturday, Sunday, Monday to Friday
Every day of the week
I'm so happy, you just make me wanna say to ya, baby
You make me so happy, my love
Like causing gas to function
We work so well together
You're my ambutteral conjunction
We are united together
In the Cadillac with the trunk bumpin'
We are living life to the fullest
Always down for some, some, some
We are always up for some excitement
You'll be my feather, I'll be your wings
We are meant to be together
Goin' to fly things
We will achieve great things together
Shinin' like some diamond rings
We will shine bright together
Enjoyin' what happiness brings
We are enjoying our happiness together
(To the girl, who needs to be with me)
To the girl who completes me
(Part o' my design)
It was always meant to be this way
(You are the one whose meant for me)
You are the one I am meant to be with
(Part o' God's design)
It is all part of God's plan
One time
Just this once
Never in my wildest days did I think
I never imagined in my wildest dreams
I'd find someone like you
I would find someone as amazing as you
You appeared before the sun almost made me blind
You are so stunning, I was almost blinded by your beauty
(Thank you)
You're welcome, my love
Writer(s): Eric Roberson, Jill H Scott, Vidal Davis
Contributed by Madison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ForestFan74
The memories this song brings. Great times and other times that make me very sad. I have not listened to this song for many years because of those feelings. Still amazing!
@christopherdavis8069
Definitely Philly Soul. Love it!
@janellegrimes4806
OWWW! Jill and my boo Eric Roberson what a Dope collabo.
@furious2fyee
How this only got 80k views. This fye.
@darrylpugh55
My 2 favs putting it down!
@brownsuga2106
One Time ❤️
@mattieneil2321
Real music...still
@zimbabwenetworkforcitizenj4237
soothing my soul every time.
@beverlychambers1732
I love their music
@FranciscoAlmeida991
Pure Soul!