Meadowlark is a British duo based in Bristol comprising Kate McGill and Dan… Read Full Bio ↴Meadowlark is a British duo based in Bristol comprising Kate McGill and Daniel Broadley. McGill built up her popularity as a solo artist on YouTube, gaining a loyal fanbase and even releasing an EP under her own name before coming to the realisation that she'd prefer to pursue a career with a band. Recruiting Broadley and Carl Jones, and deciding on the name, they released first single 'Family Tree' quickly afterward.

The three supported the likes of Au Revoir Simone, Bastille, Elvis Costello, Gabrielle Aplin and Lewis Watson in the months following this and Meadowlark's debut EP 'Three Six Five' was released in May 2014. After embarking on a UK tour in support of the EP, Jones departed, with McGill and Broadley making the decision to continue on as a duo.

On the 16th of March 2015 the single from second EP 'Dual' was added to the BBC Radio 1 playlist thanks to BBC Introducing and with the help of popular radio DJ and TV Personality Dermot O'Leary, they also reached #1 on the Hype Machine charts. Their second EP, 'Dual', was released on 30th March 2015.

One
Meadowlark Lyrics

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As you grow, grow into your body
My low frequency will carry you
I'm the sound of running away
Caught fire, flames are rising higher
In the heat, I can keep you wired
I'm the freedom burning away

When all the sounds surrounding us

Is falling dust
Remember how there was the one
I can be the one
I can be the one

If it's fear, I can keep you running
If it's love, I can keep you coming back
I'm the hide of your radio high
If you're down, I can lift your spirit
Simple words take your body with it
I see ecstasy in your eyes

I can be the one
I can be the one
I can be the one
I can be the one
I can be the one
I can be the one

Goosebumps on your skin
Feel the love and chemicals sink in
Seventeen years in
I am still, still beneath your skin

I can be the one
I can be the one
I can be the one
I can be the one
I can be the one
I can be the one
I can be the one
I can be the one

I can be the one
I can be the one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Meadowlark's song "One" are quite touching and the song, in general, is about comforting someone and being there for them, especially during difficult times. The singer notes that they will always be there for the person they love, no matter what. They offer themselves as a constant source of support, during both good times and bad. The lyrics encourage the person to rely on the singer when they need it, and to remember that they can always count on them to be their rock.

Throughout the song, the singer references specific things they can do to make their love feel better. For example, they can "keep [them] running" if they're afraid, and they can "lift [their] spirit" if they're feeling sad or down. They make references to the physical sensations of love, such as "goosebumps on your skin," and they note that they are still present in their love's life, even after almost two decades have passed.

Overall, the message of the lyrics is one of love, comfort, and reassurance, with the singer taking on the role of a strong and stable presence in their love's life, always willing to help and support them.

Line by Line Meaning

As you grow, grow into your body
I will always be here for you as you become comfortable with your own self.

My low frequency will carry you
The mellowness in me will give you comfort and peace that you need.

I'm the sound of running away
When you feel like running away from everything, I will be the sound that you hear.

Caught fire, flames are rising higher
When things go awry and start taking a wrong turn, I will be there to help you cope up.

In the heat, I can keep you wired
When situations get heated up and you feel like giving up, I will keep you energized and motivated.

I'm the freedom burning away
I represent the freedom that you desire, and my presence will help you achieve that feeling.

When all the sounds surrounding us Is falling dust Remember how there was the one
In a world full of chaos and confusion, remember that you have me who will always be there for you.

I can be the one I can be the one I can be the one
I will be there for you always, whenever you need me.

If it's fear, I can keep you running If it's love, I can keep you coming back I'm the hide of your radio high
No matter what your emotions are, I will always be there to help you channelize them in the right direction and keep you going.

If you're down, I can lift your spirit Simple words take your body with it I see ecstasy in your eyes
When you feel low and spiritless, my words and presence will bring you joy and happiness, which I can see through your eyes.

Goosebumps on your skin Feel the love and chemicals sink in Seventeen years in I am still, still beneath your skin
With time, I have become a part of you, and you can feel me inside you as the love and positive energy sink in.

I can be the one I can be the one I can be the one I can be the one I can be the one I can be the one I can be the one I can be the one I can be the one I can be the one
I will always be your support system no matter what, and I'm always here to help you and guide you through the challenges of life.

Writer(s): kate mcgill

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