The debut Massive Attack album Blue Lines was released in 1991, with the single "Unfinished Sympathy" reaching the charts and later being voted the 63rd greatest song of all time in a poll by NME. 1998's Mezzanine (containing the top 10 single "Teardrop") and 2003's 100th Window charted in the UK at number one. Both Blue Lines and Mezzanine feature in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
The group has won numerous music awards throughout their career, including a Brit Award—winning Best British Dance Act, two MTV Europe Music Awards and two Q Awards. They have released five studio albums that have sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Throughout their history, Massive Attack have been supporters and activists for political, human rights and environmental causes.
One Love
Massive Attack Lyrics
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And I know our love will last forever
You I love and not another
And I know we'll always be together
Some have one love, two and three love
Four and five and six love
But I believe in one love
I believe in one love
Some don't feel secure unless they have a woman on each arm
They have to play the field, prove they have charm
They say don't lay your eggs in 1 basket
If the basket should fall all the eggs'll be broken
But I believe in one love
I believe in one love
Oh girl I believe in one love
I believe in one love
It's not the everyday you find the woman of your dreams
Who will always be there no matter how bad things seem
Ever so faithful ever so sure
No man could ever ask for more
I believe in one love
I believe in one love, oh girl
I believe in one love
I believe, girl, oh yeah
In one love, in one love
In one love, in one love
I do, I do, I do
In one love
I do
In one love
I believe in one love, in one love.
In Massive Attack's song One Love, the lyrics focus on the concept of monogamy and the idea of having one true love instead of multiple partners. The song begins with the lines "It's you I love and not another, and I know our love will last forever." The singer expresses his love for his partner and his belief in the longevity of their relationship. The chorus emphasizes the idea of "one love" as opposed to multiple loves. The singer states, "Some have one love, two and three love, four and five and six love. But I believe in one love."
The second verse presents a contrast to the idea of monogamy as the singer describes individuals who feel the need to have multiple partners for their own security and to prove their charm. However, the singer maintains his belief in one love, stating, "It's not every day you find the woman of your dreams, who will always be there no matter how bad things seem. Ever so faithful, ever so sure. No man could ever ask for more." The song's final lines reiterate the singer's commitment to one love, saying "I believe in one love, in one love. I do."
Overall, the lyrics of One Love suggest the importance and value of monogamous relationships where trust, commitment, and fidelity are shared between two individuals. The singer's belief in one love is strong, and he suggests that this kind of love brings a level of security and emotional fulfillment that cannot be found in multiple relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
It's you I love and not another
I am in love with you and no one else
And I know our love will last forever
I am confident that our love will endure forever
You I love and not another
I am devoted to only loving you and no one else
And I know we'll always be together
I am certain that we will stay together forever
Some have one love, two and three love
Some people have had one, two, or even three loves
Four and five and six love
Others have had four, five, or six loves
But I believe in one love
However, I believe in having only one true love
Some don't feel secure unless they have a woman on each arm
Some people feel insecure unless they have multiple partners
They have to play the field, prove they have charm
They feel the need to constantly pursue others to prove their attractiveness
They say don't lay your eggs in 1 basket
They advise not to invest too much in one person
If the basket should fall all the eggs'll be broken
If that person is lost or leaves, they will lose everything
Oh girl I believe in one love
My love for you is absolute and unchanging
It's not the everyday you find the woman of your dreams
Finding the perfect partner is rare and not an everyday occurrence
Who will always be there no matter how bad things seem
You are always by my side even when times are tough
Ever so faithful ever so sure
You are always loyal and certain in your love for me
No man could ever ask for more
I couldn't ask for a better partner and lover
I do, I do, I do
I truly believe and commit to our love
In one love
I believe in one true love
I believe in one love, in one love.
My belief in one true love is unwavering and unchanging
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Del Naja, Horace Keith Hinds, Grantley Marshall, Andrew Lee Isaac Vowles
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@Khan0156
It's you I love and not another
And I know our love will last forever
You I love and not another
And I know we'll always be together
Some have one love, two and three love
Four and five and six love
But I believe in one love
I believe in one love
Some don't feel secure unless they have a woman on each arm
They have to play the field, prove they have charm
They say don't lay your eggs in 1 basket
If the basket should fall all the eggs'll be broken
But I believe in one love
I believe in one love
Oh girl I believe in one love
I believe in one love
It's not the everyday you find the woman of your dreams
Who will always be there no matter how bad things seem
Ever so faithful ever so sure
No man could ever ask for more
I believe in one love
I believe in one love, oh girl
I believe in one love
I believe, girl, oh yeah
In one love, in one love
In one love, in one love
I do, I do, I do
In one love
I do
In one love
I believe in one love, in one love.
@Khan0156
It's you I love and not another
And I know our love will last forever
You I love and not another
And I know we'll always be together
Some have one love, two and three love
Four and five and six love
But I believe in one love
I believe in one love
Some don't feel secure unless they have a woman on each arm
They have to play the field, prove they have charm
They say don't lay your eggs in 1 basket
If the basket should fall all the eggs'll be broken
But I believe in one love
I believe in one love
Oh girl I believe in one love
I believe in one love
It's not the everyday you find the woman of your dreams
Who will always be there no matter how bad things seem
Ever so faithful ever so sure
No man could ever ask for more
I believe in one love
I believe in one love, oh girl
I believe in one love
I believe, girl, oh yeah
In one love, in one love
In one love, in one love
I do, I do, I do
In one love
I do
In one love
I believe in one love, in one love.
@lyonslaforet
I can't imagine 1991 without this landmark album.
@juandoe5446
2023 still jamming this. Angel goes hard too.
@TheFookall
Horace voice is... audience with the Pope. Luv it.
@ShaKarito2
METROOOO thug voice
@leamariani8434
A thriftstore at zürich brought me here :p
@BassJunkeeZ
this is sample from.mahavishnu track you know you know and isaac hayes isaac,s rap..
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Shell shell 🐚