Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
One For Me
Macy Gray Lyrics
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I hang out sometimes, but it's only me with me
It's cool but lately I was wondering
Is this forever and how long will tha be you see
[Chorus:]
One night is all it took
One dance and I was hooked
You're easily the one for me
Billion of people on planet earth
You're lucky if you find one in your search for
Someone who's true, completes you, love devine
My search is over after all this time it took
[Chorus]
In the song "One For Me" by Macy Gray, the artist speaks of being content with her own company, but at the same time, wondering if she'll be alone forever. She begins the verse by expressing her sense of individuality, stating that she's her own "pedigree" and that she hangs out with herself. Yet, she's also questioning the longevity of being alone, wondering whether she'll be stuck in solitude forever. The chorus then speaks of the moment she found the person that she'd been searching for, represented by the lines "One night is all it took, One dance and I was hooked, One look for me to see that You're easily the one for me."
Macy Gray's use of the word "hooked" suggests that she's fallen deeply for this person, and that she's sure that they're meant for each other. The chorus further highlights the rarity of finding true love, mentioning how "Billions of people on planet earth" and yet only a lucky few find what they're looking for. The song ends on a happy note though since she found the missing piece she was searching for and her search is finally over.
In summary, "One For Me" is an introspective song about individuality, contentment, and ultimately, the thrill of finding someone special amidst billions of people on earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooooh baby I'm my own pedigree
Oh, dear, I come from my own unique genealogy.
I hang out sometimes, but it's only me with me
I spend time with myself occasionally - just me, alone.
It's cool but lately I was wondering
It's fine, but recently I've been pondering...
Is this forever and how long will tha be you see
Will this situation last my entire life, and if so, how long will that be?
[Chorus:]
The following lines are the chorus of the song
One night is all it took
It only required one evening...
One dance and I was hooked
...one dance, and I was enamored...
One look for me to see that
...one glance, and I realized that...
You're easily the one for me
... you're undoubtedly my ideal partner.
Billion of people on planet earth
There are billions of individuals on Earth
You're lucky if you find one in your search for
If you're fortunate, you'll come across just one in your quest for...
Someone who's true, completes you, love devine
...someone who is honest, complements you perfectly, and whose love is divine.
My search is over after all this time it took
My extended search has come to an end at last.
[Chorus]
The following lines are the chorus of the song
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER, NATALIE HINDS, JUSTIN MELDAL-JOHNSEN, MICHAEL KEVIN FARRELL, STEVEN J. SMITH
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on I Try
Redemption Song - Macy Gray - Lyrics
Old pirates, yes, they rob I
Sold out to the merchant ships
Minutes after they took I
From the bottomless pit
But my hand was made strong
By the hand of the Almighty
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly
Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time
How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look?
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fulfill the book
Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs