One Love
Keb' Mo' / Mermans Kenkosenki / Tal Ben Ari "Tula" and more Lyrics

Maybe it was me,
I am starting to question whether or not the issues in my relationship were caused by me

But it just didn't feel like anyway to breathe
My partner's controlling behavior made me feel suffocated and restricted

Being with him, underneath his thumb left a heavy print on me
My partner's dominance over me had a lasting impact on my self-esteem and sense of independence

All the things, that I tried to change to be the girl he needs
I went out of my way to change myself to fit my partner's ideal image of a girlfriend

The quiet one, the chameleon, the saint, the anger, the house of fun
I tried to be everything my partner wanted me to be: quiet, adaptable, virtuous, passionate, and carefree

I need room to ride wild horses,
I need the freedom to explore and pursue my own desires and interests

I wanna be free to fall from my own choices and
I want to make my own mistakes and learn from them without feeling ashamed or guilty

I can pretend, hide under my couch,
I can choose to avoid facing my problems and emotions by pretending everything is okay or withdrawing from the world

Or cry 'till I turn blue,
I can choose to express my emotions openly and honestly, even if it means being vulnerable and uncomfortable

I can love anyone, anyone I want to
I am free to love whoever I choose, without needing anyone else's approval or validation

Everywhere I go now,
My past experiences and mistakes continue to follow me and affect my present

It's just my shadow, following to close
My fears, doubts, and insecurities are always lurking in the background, threatening to consume me

I can hold on, I could walk or run, or I can just let go
I have the power to control my own destiny and choose how I want to move forward in life

If I drive, all night long, No one needs to know
I can choose to escape my problems and responsibilities by running away, but ultimately I will still have to face them eventually

It's my debts, they're all my regrets
The consequences of my past actions and decisions continue to haunt me and hold me back

And the best part hasn't happened yet
Despite my struggles and setbacks, there is still hope for me to find happiness and fulfillment in the future

All the things, that I tried to change, To be the girl he needs
I sacrificed my own identity and needs to please my partner, but it never brought me true happiness

I need room to ride wild horses,
I need the space and freedom to embrace my wild, untamed side and pursue my passions without reservation

I can love anyone, anyone I want to,
I am capable of giving and receiving love freely, and I don't have to settle for toxic or unfulfilling relationships