Mandy Moore (born Amanda Leigh Moore on April 10, 1984) is an American sing… Read Full Bio ↴Mandy Moore (born Amanda Leigh Moore on April 10, 1984) is an American singer and actress. Moore grew up in Florida, United States and came to fame as a teenager in 1999, after the release of So Real, her first album. Her subsequent albums released in the 2000s, include the self-titled Mandy Moore and Coverage established her as a well-known pop singer in the United States. Moore has also branched out into a film career, starring in 2002's successful teen film, A Walk To Remember. Later appearing in the lead roles of less well-received movies aimed at teenage audiences. In 2002 she played the English voice for Aerith in Kingdom Hearts. Two of her latest films, the parodies American Dreamz and Saved!, were considered by some critics to be a change of pace into darker roles.

Moore's private life has been much-discussed in the media, including her previous relationships to actors Wilmer Valderrama and Zach Braff, and tennis player Andy Roddick. Moore is scheduled to appear in several films over the course of 2006 and 2007. Briefly, her music career was on hold, having parted ways with her record company.

Moore stated in early 2006 that she missed her music career and that singing is what she is the "most passionate about". According to her official website, she is collaborating with artists including Chantal Kreviazuk, Michelle Branch, and Rachael Yamagata on a new album. Moore had signed to Epic Records after her contract with Sire Records ended, but left the company in May 2006. She reportedly signed with a new EMI Music-owned record company, The Firm, in July of that year. Moore had described her new contract as "especially exciting" and specified that she planned to release her next album in 2007.

The album, entitled "Wild Hope" was co-written by Mandy. It was recently released on June 19, 2007. A change of pace from her usually dance-pop sound, Mandy's new album features a more folk sound, and is a refreshing change.

Since the release of Moore's 2007 album, she has been performing in smaller venues than her early audiences are used to but is still making a huge wave in the music industry. Mandy Moore won't let us forget her quite yet. Moore's sixth studio album, Amanda Leigh, was released on May 26, 2009. As a follow-up over a decade later, through delays due to struggles with record companies and personal relationships as well as her success in acting on NBC series, This is Us, Moore finally put out her seventh studio album, Silver Landings, via Verve Forecast Records on March 6, 2020. All songs were co-written by Dawes lead-singer, Taylor Goldsmith, and producer, Mike Viola, with a few tracks including co-writers like Lori McKenna and Natalie Hemby (of The Highwomen).

Mandy Moore completed a residency of 4 nights at Los Angeles club, The Bootleg!, where she played with musical guests like Dan Wilson and aforementioned Natalie Hemby. Moore will tour the U.S. spring of 2020.

One Sided Love
Mandy Moore Lyrics

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I know you're tried your best
But that's not good enough for me
Understand, nevertheless
Love's gotta go both ways

Well you push me to the left
Then you push me to the right
But you gotta meet me in the middle

If you want to make this right

But you gotta believe...
So here it is, here it is, baby here it is...

I want to help you out, tell you what it's all about
What I feel, what I need, how's it gonna be
So what you want to do, what you really want to do
Cause I've decided everything I want from you

One sided love
Is never gonna work
So let me tell you something
That' I'm sure you've never heard of
Tender love and care
In case you're unaware
So I tell you what
Let me tell you where it's at
Hit me with your best shot

I'm giving you a second chance
But you gotta understand
If you don't know how to love me
I will find someone who can
So read my lips for the last time
I tell you now with no regret
If you don't get your act together
Even your name, I will forget

I want to help you out, tell you what it's all about
What I feel, what I need, how's it gonna be
So what you want to do, what you really want to do
Cause I've decided everything I want from you

One sided love
Is never gonna work
So let me tell you something
That I'm sure you've never heard of
Tender love and care
In case you're unaware
So I tell you what
Let me tell you where it's at
Hit me with your best shot

(Best shot...best shot...)

One sided love.

One sided love
Is never gonna work
So let me tell you something
That I'm sure you've never heard of
Tender love and care
In case you're unaware

So I tell you what
Let me tell you where it's at baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mandy Moore's 'One Sided Love' is a depiction of her expressing her frustration towards her partner who has not been putting in the same amount of effort in their relationship as she has. The opening lines, "I know you've tried your best, but that's not good enough for me," sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the importance of reciprocity in love. She emphasizes that love has to work both ways and that he needs to "meet her in the middle" for things to be made right. The repetition of the phrase "hit me with your best shot" sounds as if she is making a plea to him to lay everything on the table and give her his all.

The chorus is a clear indication that a one-sided relationship is bound to fail, and she urges him to show her affection ("tender love and care") if he wants their relationship to continue. However, she is also aware that she cannot continue in a relationship that is not fulfilling and has him know that if he does not "act right," she will have to move on. The final repetition of the chorus ends with Mandy giving him one last chance to make things work, but also reminding him that she is not afraid to leave the relationship behind if he does not change his behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

I know you're tried your best
I acknowledge your efforts

But that's not good enough for me
Your efforts are not satisfying me

Understand, nevertheless
However, I still want you to comprehend my point of view

Love's gotta go both ways
In a relationship, love should be mutual

Well you push me to the left
Sometimes you behave in a certain way

Then you push me to the right
At other times you behave differently

But you gotta meet me in the middle
But in order to make things work, we need to compromise

If you want to make this right
For us to be on the same page

But you gotta believe...
However, you need to have faith

So here it is, here it is, baby here it is...
I'm now telling you directly

I want to help you out, tell you what it's all about
I want to assist you to comprehend the issue better

What I feel, what I need, how's it gonna be
I'm going to express my feelings and needs clearly

So what you want to do, what you really want to do
Therefore, it's up to you to decide

Cause I've decided everything I want from you
I've made up my mind on what I desire from you

One sided love
Unrequited love

Is never gonna work
It's impossible for it to blossom into a successful relationship

So let me tell you something
Allow me to give you some insight

That' I'm sure you've never heard of
Something that you might not know

Tender love and care
It involves being gentle and nurturing

In case you're unaware
Just in case you don't know

So I tell you what
Thus, listen to me

Let me tell you where it's at
I will point you in the right direction

Hit me with your best shot
Give it your all

I'm giving you a second chance
I'm willing to give it another try

But you gotta understand
However, you need to realize

If you don't know how to love me
If you're not sure how to reciprocate my feelings

I will find someone who can
I will look for someone who is capable

So read my lips for the last time
This will be the final time I'm making myself clear

I tell you now with no regret
I'm not holding back

Even your name, I will forget
I'll erase you from my mind

One sided love.
Unrequited love.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EMILIO JR. ESTEFAN, JAVIER GARZA, JON SECADA, PABLO FLORES

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