The four-time Grammy winner has acted in a number of films and been a guest-star on television. Lovett was married to actress Julia Roberts for a short time in the mid-1990s. In 2002, he was gored by a bull while working on his uncle's farm in Texas, but soon recovered and resumed touring.
One Way Gal
Lyle Lovett Lyrics
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One thing I like about that gal of mine
One thing I like about that gal of mine
She treats me right and loves me all the time
Sometimes I'm broke and blue as I can be
Sometimes I'm broke and blue as I can be
Sometimes I'm broke and blue as I can be
She walked in the rain till her feet got soaking wet
She walked in the rain till her feet got soaking wet
She walked in the rain till her feet got soaking wet
And this she said to every man she met
Mister change a dollar - gimme a lousy dime
Mister change a dollar - gimme a lousy dime
Mister change a dollar - gimme a lousy dime
So I can feed that hungry man of mine
That gal of mine shes one way all the time
That gal of mine shes one way all the time
That gal of mine shes one way all the time
She takes the blues away and satisfies my mind
Lyle Lovett's song One Way Gal is a tribute to his love for his girlfriend or wife. The lyrics repeat the phrase, "One thing I like about that gal of mine," emphasizing his appreciation for her. The song describes how the woman treats the singer with kindness and love, even when he is feeling down and out. These repeated phrases reflect the simplicity and steadfastness of their relationship.
The second verse tells the story of how the woman walked in the rain to beg for money to feed the singer when he was hungry. She was willing to go to any length to care for him, emphasizing the depth of their commitment to each other. The last verse is a repetition of the phrase "that gal of mine shes one way all the time," highlighting how the singer's love for her always surpasses his doubts and fears. The lyrics underscore the idea that love is all about the little things, and that true love requires devotion, understanding, and sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
One thing I like about that gal of mine
I have a single favorite characteristic of my partner
She treats me right and loves me all the time
My partner always treats me with respect and affection
Sometimes I'm broke and blue as I can be
I experience occasional financial hardship and sadness
But still my baby she looks after me
Nevertheless, my partner takes care of me in these times
She walked in the rain till her feet got soaking wet
My partner endured discomfort to achieve a goal
And this she said to every man she met
During this time, my partner interacted with many people
Mister change a dollar - gimme a lousy dime
She asked for change to help someone in need
So I can feed that hungry man of mine
She desired to provide sustenance for her loved one
That gal of mine shes one way all the time
My partner is unchanging in her admirable qualities
She takes the blues away and satisfies my mind
She has a positive impact on my emotional state and fulfills me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DP, LYLE PEARCE LOVETT
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