The One I Love
Joey Waronker Lyrics
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The rain came down
The rain came down on me.
The wind blew strong
The summer song
Fades to memory
I loved you then
The summer's young and helpless.
You laid me bare
You marked me there
The promises we made.
I used to think
As birds take wing
They sing through life so why can't we?
You cling to this
You claim the best
If this is what you're offering
I'll take the rain
I'll take the rain
I'll take the rain.
The nighttime creases
Summer schemes
And stretches out to stay.
The sun shines down
You came around
You love easy days.
But now the sun,
The winter's come.
I wanted just to say
That if I hold
I'd hope you'd fold Open up inside, inside of me.
I used to think
As birds take wing
They sing through life so why can't we?
You cling to this
You claim the best
If this is what you're offering
I'll take the rain
I'll take the rain
I'll take the rain.
This winter song
I'll sing along
I've searched its still refrain
I'll walk alone
I've given this, take wing
Celebrate the rain.
I used to think
As birds take wing
They sing through life so why can't we?
You cling to this
You claim the best
If this is what you're offering
I'll take the rain
I'll take the rain
I'll take the rain.
The lyrics to Joey Waronker's "The One I Love" paint a vivid picture of the changing seasons and the ups and downs of a relationship. The rain comes down, marking a shift from a carefree summer to a more serious and introspective time. In the midst of this change, the singer reflects on their past love, and the promises they made. This relationship seems to have left its mark on them, both physically and emotionally.
As the seasons continue to shift, the singer expresses a desire for their current love to be more open and vulnerable with them. They long for a deeper connection, one that allows them to truly open up to one another. Despite the challenges they face, including the winter's chill and the ups and downs of their relationship, they are willing to weather the storm.
Overall, the lyrics of "The One I Love" are a testament to the power of love and the human spirit. Despite the challenges we face, both as individuals and in our relationships, we have the ability to grow and evolve, just as the seasons do.
Line by Line Meaning
The rain came down
It was raining heavily
The wind blew strong
The wind was blowing fiercely
The summer song
The happy and carefree feeling of summer
Fades to memory
Summer is over and the happy memories are fading away
I knew you when
I met you in the past
I loved you then
I was in love with you in the past
The summer's young and helpless
Summer is a time of youth and vulnerability
You laid me bare
You made me vulnerable
You marked me there
You left a lasting impression on me
The promises we made
The commitments we made to each other
I used to think
In the past, I believed
As birds take wing
As birds fly away
They sing through life so why can't we?
Birds sing as they fly, so why can't we be happy as we navigate life?
You cling to this
You hold on tightly to this idea
You claim the best
You believe you deserve the best
If this is what you're offering
If this is all you have to give
I'll take the rain
I'll accept whatever comes my way, even if it's unpleasant
The nighttime creases
The night becomes more pronounced
Summer schemes
The plans and dreams of summer
And stretches out to stay
The night seems to last forever
The sun shines down
The sun is shining
You came around
You arrived
You love easy days
You prefer a carefree life
But now the sun, the winter's come
But now the sunshine is gone and winter has arrived
I wanted just to say
I just wanted to speak my mind
That if I hold, I'd hope you'd fold, open up inside, inside of me
If I keep the relationship strong, then I hope you will open up and show your true self to me
This winter song, I'll sing along, I've searched its still refrain
I'll embrace this melancholic winter song and find comfort in its repetition
I'll walk alone, I've given this, take wing, celebrate the rain
I will move on alone and accept whatever comes, even if it's challenging, and find joy in the experience
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER BUCK, MICHAEL MILLS, MICHAEL STIPE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ESAnderson
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Mat Thompson
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Pat Illingworth
These are really insightful and inspiring conversations... beautifully produced too. Keep them coming...