James Bond Theme
Moby Lyrics


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Now let it lift you, oh!

One love will
One love will
One love can take you make you feel alive and whole

Why give it up why tear it up
One love will
My love will
My love will make you feel alive enough to let go

Oh
The death row
Once again you feel like the brothers know
Once again, back is the incredible
The rhyme animal
The unforgettable d
Public enemy number one
Five-oh said "freeze" and I got numb
Can't I tell 'em that I really never had a gun
But the wax that the terminator x spun
Now

So soft
So alive
My dear
So good
So close
So real

This love

Whoa love!

Wanna give it up
Lets turn it loose





"bond, james bond."

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Moby's James Bond Theme are rather sparse, but the repeated phrase "one love will" hints at a theme of unity and the power of love to bring people together. The first stanza encourages the listener to allow this love to lift them up and make them feel whole, suggesting that it is a transformative force. The second stanza introduces some more concrete imagery, including a reference to death row and the rapper Chuck D, who goes by the moniker "The Rhyme Animal." The lyrics suggest that this love is soft, alive, good, close, and real.


Line by Line Meaning

Now let it lift you, oh!
Allow this song to elevate your spirit and move you emotionally.


One love will
There is a singular form of love that has immense power.


One love will
Again, this love has an unmatched ability to change lives.


One love can take you make you feel alive and whole
This remarkable love has the potential to invigorate your life and fill you with happiness.


Why give it up why tear it up
Why would you walk away from this love or destroy it?


One love will
One more time, this love is incredibly powerful.


My love will
This is a personal declaration of love with the same power as the One Love.


My love will make you feel alive enough to let go
This personal love has the power to allow people to let go of their concerns and insecurities.


Oh
Just an exclamation, possibly indicating intense emotion.


The death row
This line is a reference to the Death Row Records label, but its significance may be difficult to discern.


Once again you feel like the brothers know
Referring back to Death Row Records, the brothers in question may be the label's management or the artists associated with it.


Once again, back is the incredible
This line indicates a return, possibly of a powerful force or idea.


The rhyme animal
An energetic and prolific rapper, capable of creating endless rhymes.


The unforgettable d
This is likely a reference to Chuck D of Public Enemy, who is well-known and influential in hip-hop culture.


Public enemy number one
A phrase used by the US FBI to indicate a criminal they consider a high priority to track down and apprehend. Here, it likely refers to a powerful hip-hop figure.


Five-oh said "freeze" and I got numb
Five-oh is a derogatory term for police officers. The artist is saying they were so scared, they lost feeling in their body when told to stop.


Can't I tell 'em that I really never had a gun
The artist is asking why the police couldn't understand they never possessed a weapon.


But the wax that the terminator x spun
Referring to Terminator X, a DJ from Public Enemy who created beats using vinyl records or 'wax.'


Now
A prompt, possibly indicating a change in topic or tone.


So soft
A description of a delicate and tender love.


So alive
This love is vibrant and intense, giving a sense of energy to the relationship.


My dear
A term of endearment for someone the artist cares for deeply.


So good
This love is fulfilling and gratifying.


So close
The relationship is deeply intimate and familiar, likely indicating physical proximity as well.


So real
This love is genuine and wears no façade, being true and pure.


This love
Returning to the theme of love, the song's focus is on the powerful emotional bond since the beginning.


Whoa love!
An exclamation emphasizing the potency of the love described in the song.


Wanna give it up
Ironically, this phrase means the opposite of its literal interpretation; it means to never give up on this incredible love.


Lets turn it loose
This line is a call to action, urging the listener to let their love flourish without any inhibition.


"bond, james bond."
This is the famous catchphrase uttered by the character James Bond, who appears in a series of popular spy movies. It serves to conclude the song on a high note and is now Moby’s association with the character.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAY GRAYDON, ALAN PAUL, DAVID FOSTER, MONTY NORMAN

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Comments from YouTube:

@shendruew

Best version of the Bond theme, in my opinion. Love the accentuated guitar and small intricacies added.

@nikostalk5730

acid bassline and breakbeat beats, epic duo of all times!

@randywhite3947

It’s not but it’s still good

@user-nz1kn3cz2g

Есть поговорка, на вкус и цвет - товарищей нет)

Думаю, разжевывать не надо, что у всех своих вкусы

@FT-ho6cb

Agree

@millaananova

90s was such a cool time for music. This and the Propellerheads one is love.

@jamesjames2070

Yea bro I agree the crystal method

@7n154

Agreed, this mix was good - but the Propellerheads version was sublime.

@7n154

@James James I was a rave dj in the 90's and used to play The Crystal Method's re-mix of Moby's 'Come On Babe'. It's held up pretty good, its' heavy bass drop is still amazing. And I still have a vinyl copy of their 'Keep Hope Alive' EP. Both are still worthy listens if you find 'em on youtube. Also, if you like that sound, check out the 'Braindust EP' by Überzone and an awesome rave set by DJ John Kelly called 'Funkydesertbreaks V.1' - that classic is def on youtube. Enjoy.

@LicencetoWho

@7 Acuña It would have been great to have seen Propellerheads do a version of the Bond theme as well as Majesty's secret service

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