You're The One
John Lennon and Yoko Ono Lyrics
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Rivers may run
But you make me be myself
You make me be
How do I tell you?
How do I tell
You're the one?
Time may run
But you make me free myself
You make me free
How do I tell you?
How do I tell
You're the one
You're the one?
In the world's eye
We were Laurel and Hardy
In our minds
We were Heathcliff and Cathy
In a moment of wisdom
We were a wizard and a witch
In a moment of freedom
We were Don Quixote and Sancho
In reality
We were just a boy and a girl
Who never looked back
How do I tell you? [Repeat: x6]
How can I tell you?
How could I tell you
You're the one [Repeat: x4]
The lyrics of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's song "You're the One" expresses a feeling of complete acceptance and love towards another person. The song starts with "Mountains may move, rivers may run, but you make me be myself, you make me be." Here, the lyrics suggest that no matter what happens in the world, this person makes the singer feel like they can be themselves. This person has a unique impact on the singer that moves them to be who they truly are.
The second verse continues with "Stars may move, time may run, but you make me free myself, you make me free." The lyrics suggest that the person makes the singer feel free and liberated. The singer feels like they can truly be themselves around this person, no matter their surroundings. The chorus is a repetition of "How do I tell you? How do I tell you? You're the one." Here, the singer is struggling to find the words to tell this person that they are the one they truly love and want to be with.
The bridge of the song is a brilliant shift in imagery, comparing themselves to famous literary and pop culture duos. The first two lines read "In the world's eye, we were Laurel and Hardy, in our minds, we were Heathcliff and Cathy." These lines suggest that while the world saw them as one thing, they saw something else entirely in each other. They compare themselves to other famous duos, such as "Don Quixote and Sancho" and "a wizard and a witch." In reality, though, they were just a "boy and a girl who never looked back."
Line by Line Meaning
Mountains may move
Despite the chaos and unpredictability of life, you have a steadfast presence that remains constant.
Rivers may run
The passing of time and changing circumstances cannot alter the way you make me feel.
But you make me be myself
Being with you allows me to feel comfortable and authentic in my true self.
You make me be
Your presence in my life encourages me to be the best version of myself.
How do I tell you?
Expressing the depth of my feelings for you is a challenge that I am unsure how to accomplish.
How do I tell
I am searching for the right words to convey the overwhelming love I have for you.
You're the one?
Are you truly the one, the person who completes me and makes me whole?
Stars may move
The universe may be in a constant state of flux, but my love for you remains unwavering.
Time may run
The passage of time cannot diminish the strength of my feelings for you.
But you make me free myself
Being with you allows me to feel liberated and unencumbered by the constraints of the world.
You make me free
You provide me with the freedom to be myself and to live life to the fullest.
In the world's eye
Other people may see us as one thing, but the reality of our relationship is much deeper and meaningful.
We were Laurel and Hardy
To the casual observer, we may seem like an odd couple, but our love transcends any stereotypes.
In our minds
Internally, we see ourselves as a powerful and united team, capable of overcoming any obstacle.
We were Heathcliff and Cathy
Our love is intense and complex, just like the famous literary couple.
In a moment of wisdom
At times, we exemplify the archetypal wise person, imparting knowledge and insight onto each other.
We were a wizard and a witch
Our love is magical and supernatural, like something out of a fairy tale.
In a moment of freedom
Occasionally we turn mundane moments into adventurous ones, feeling free to explore and grow together.
We were Don Quixote and Sancho
Our love is filled with adventure, passion, and a desire to fight for what we believe in together.
In reality
In truth, we are simply two people who fell in love and never looked back.
We were just a boy and a girl
Despite all the grandiose comparisons, what truly matters is that we are two people in love, navigating life together.
Who never looked back
Our past is behind us, and we are excited for what the future holds as long as we are together.
How can I tell you?
Finding the right words to convey the depth of my love is a difficult task, but one I am willing to undertake for you.
How could I tell you
The overwhelming feelings I have for you make it hard for me to articulate my love, but I am going to try my best.
You're the one
Without a doubt, you are the only one who truly understands me and makes my heart sing. You are the one I love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: YOKO ONO, JOHN LENNON
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