One Life Stand
Longo & Wainwright Lyrics


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When i see you, I get blown away
Something inside me is taking over
I start st-st-st-stuttering; can't find the words to say
I feel the opposite of sober

It's what you do to me
Got me saying yeah, yeah, yeah
It's like I'm in a dream
And when I wake up I hope that you're still here with me

All I ever wanted was a one life stand
I could spend forever in a moment like this
All I ever wanted was a one life stand
So take me away

When i see you, I get blown away
Something inside me is taking over
I start st-st-st-stuttering; can't find the words to say
I feel the opposite of sober

It's what you do to me
Got me saying yeah, yeah, yeah
It's like I'm in a dream
And when I wake up I hope that you're still here with me

All I ever wanted was a one life stand
I could spend forever in a moment like this
All I ever wanted was a one life stand
So take me away


All I ever wanted was a one life stand
I could spend forever in a moment like this
All I ever wanted was a one life stand
So take me away
So take me away
So take me away (take me away)

Ooooh
we got one life, we got one heart
Oooh

I'm so weightless, I can touch the sky
It's like we're on a rollercoaster
My body's aching
And you're the reason why
Why don't you come a little closer

It's what you do to me
Got me saying yeah, yeah, yeah
It's like I'm in a dream
And when I wake up I hope that you're still here with me

So take me away

All I ever wanted was a one life stand
I could spend forever in a moment like this




All I ever wanted was a one life stand
So take me away (2x)

Overall Meaning

The song "One Life Stand" by Longo & Wainwright is about the intense attraction and desire for a person. The lyrics describe the feeling of being so overwhelmed by another person's presence that it's like being in a dream. The singer is so taken by this person that they can't even speak properly, feeling "st-st-st-stuttering" and "opposite of sober."


The chorus is where the title of the song comes in, with the singer expressing a desire for a "one life stand." This term is a play on the phrase "one night stand," but instead of a fleeting fling, the singer wants to spend forever in a moment like this. Overall, the song is about being consumed by passion for another person and wanting to experience the moment with them forever.


Line by Line Meaning

When i see you, I get blown away
Seeing you makes me lose my control and feel overwhelmed


Something inside me is taking over
An innate sensation is taking control of me


I start st-st-st-stuttering; can't find the words to say
I stutter due to being unable to articulate my emotions


I feel the opposite of sober
I feel drunk in the euphoric presence of you


It's what you do to me
The way you affect me


Got me saying yeah, yeah, yeah
It provokes me to express myself positively


It's like I'm in a dream
It feels surreal, like I'm experiencing a fantasy


And when I wake up I hope that you're still here with me
Although it feels unreal, I wish it can be a permanent reality


All I ever wanted was a one life stand
All I desire is a moment with you


I could spend forever in a moment like this
A moment with you feels like eternity


So take me away
Take me to the moment that feels like forever


Ooooh we got one life, we got one heart Oooh
Life is too short, and we have to cherish every moment of it


I'm so weightless, I can touch the sky
Your presence makes me feel free and unburdened


It's like we're on a rollercoaster
Being with you feels like an exciting thrill


My body's aching
I'm aching for your touch


And you're the reason why
You're the cause for my longing


Why don't you come a little closer
Come closer and fulfill my desire


So take me away
Take me to the moment of ecstasy and joy


All I ever wanted was a one life stand
I yearn for a moment with you


So take me away (2x)
Take me away to the moment that feels like eternity




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