The One You Love
Joey Newman Lyrics
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save it for the one you love
the one you love, oh oh
save it for the one you love
Bad situation
when you're feeling all alone
you're hit by temptation
the stories are running
but it feels like a lie
she thinks you're really something
but you feel hollow inside
Well the one you love
save it for the one you love
the one you love, oh oh
save it for the one you love
Sentimental question
for someone in the past
a cloudy reflection
of why it didn't last
personal satisfaction
taking one more look
a deadly reaction
has got you on the hook
Well the one you love
save it for the one you love
the one you love, oh oh
save it for the one you love
Don't be fending folding money
when you're out on the street
and you come home to your honey
mmh, throw the waiting change at her feet
The one you love
save it for the one you love
the one you love
save it, save it
the one you love
save it for the one you love
the one you love, oh, oh
save it for the one you love
the one you love
the one you love
the one you love
the one you love
save it
If you love him
you'll keep my commandments
save it
In Joey Newman's song "The One You Love," the chorus encourages listeners to save their love for the person they truly cherish. The verses describe a scenario where one is in a bad situation, feeling alone and tempted to call someone from their past. Despite the other person thinking they are "really something," the singer feels hollow inside. The second verse adds more weight to the situation, describing the reflection on why a past relationship did not work and personal satisfaction from taking a final look. However, this "deadly reaction" has "got you on the hook."
The chorus repeats throughout the song as a reminder that the love should be saved for someone who truly deserves it. Towards the end, the singer warns against being careless with money and suggests throwing spare change at one's partner. The final line of the song, "If you love him, you'll keep my commandments," adds a religious aspect to the song and reinforces the idea of saving oneself for the one they truly love.
Overall, "The One You Love" is a cautionary tale about the consequences of acting on temptation and settling for someone who does not deserve one's love. The song encourages listeners to hold out for the person who truly deserves their love and to not give in to temptation or settle for less than they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
The one you love
Your significant other, the person you truly love and care about
save it for the one you love
Reserve your true affections and attention for the one you love, instead of wasting them on someone who doesn't matter as much
the one you love, oh oh
Emphasis on the importance of the individual you truly love
Bad situation
A difficult and unpleasant circumstance
when you're feeling all alone
When you're by yourself and feeling isolated
you're hit by temptation
You're faced with the desire to do something you know you shouldn't
and you're heading for the phone
You're tempted to call someone you shouldn't
the stories are running
Rumors and gossip are circulating about you or your actions
but it feels like a lie
You don't believe the stories or gossip, and they don't reflect the truth
she thinks you're really something
Your significant other has a high opinion of you or is impressed with you in some way
but you feel hollow inside
Despite their positive opinion of you, you feel empty or unfulfilled, possibly due to your own actions
Sentimental question
A question or thought related to past experiences or memories
for someone in the past
Regarding a person you were previously involved with
a cloudy reflection
An unclear or vague recollection of your past experiences with that person
of why it didn't last
Wondering why your past relationship ended or failed
personal satisfaction
The gratification you feel from revisiting the past or looking into old memories
taking one more look
Taking time to reflect on or examine something a final time
a deadly reaction
A negative and potentially harmful response or action resulting from your thoughts, feelings, or memories
has got you on the hook
You're emotionally invested in this past person or situation and can't let it go
Don't be fending folding money
Don't spend your money frivolously, especially while out in public
when you're out on the street
When you're out in public or around other people
and you come home to your honey
When you return home to your significant other
mmh, throw the waiting change at her feet
Don't waste your money on unnecessary things or actions, instead save it for the person you love
If you love him
If you truly care about your significant other
you'll keep my commandments
You will abide by certain rules or guidelines related to love and relationships, such as saving affection for the one you truly love
Contributed by Sebastian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.