One Song
Mary Martin with Tutti Camarata(tp.) & His Orchestra Lyrics
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It was the sweetest melody
I know I lost heaven 'cause you were the song
Since you and I have drifted apart
Life doesn't mean a thing to me
Please come back, sweet music, I know I was wrong
You know that we were meant to be more than just friends, just friends
I let a song go out of my heart
Believe me, darlin', when I say
I won't know sweet music until you return some day
I let a song go out of my heart
Believe me, darlin', when I say
I won't know sweet music until you return some day
The lyrics to "One Song" by Mary Martin with Tutti Camarata(tp.) & His Orchestra express regret and sadness over a lost relationship. The song compares the end of the relationship to letting a sweet melody slip away, and suggests that the singer feels they have lost a bit of heaven as a result. The loss of the relationship has left the singer feeling as though life has lost its meaning, and they recognize that they were wrong to let the relationship go. They wonder if it is too late to fix things, and suggest that they were meant to be more than just friends.
The song is ultimately a plea for reconciliation, with the singer saying that they won't know sweet music until their partner returns. The lyrics are simple and heartfelt, conveying the sense of loss and longing that comes from a broken relationship. The music, with its lush orchestration and Martin's emotive vocals, enhance the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I let a song go out of my heart
I allowed a beautiful melody to fade away
It was the sweetest melody
It was the most pleasant tune
I know I lost heaven 'cause you were the song
I recognize that I sacrificed heavenly bliss because you were the music
Since you and I have drifted apart
Ever since we separated
Life doesn't mean a thing to me
I find no purpose in life
Please come back, sweet music, I know I was wrong
Please return, lovely melody, I understand my mistake
Am I too late to make amends?
Is it too late to reconcile?
You know that we were meant to be more than just friends, just friends
You know we were destined for more than a platonic relationship, just that
Believe me, darlin', when I say
Trust me, my dear, when I state
I won't know sweet music until you return some day
I will not experience delightful music until your comeback someday
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, HENRY NEMO, JOHN REDMOND, IRVING MILLS
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