One Love
Mr. Jawill Lyrics
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But my Baby just loves to dance
He wants to dance
He loves to dance
He's got to dance
Ooh I love to love
But my Baby just loves to dance
But there's not time for our romance, no no no-oh
Oh I love to love
But my Baby just loves to dance
The minute the band begins to swing it
He's outta space to dig it
And dance the night away
Stop, I'm spinning like a top
We'll dance until we drop
But if my head away
Oh I love to love
But he won't give our love a chance, no no no-oh
Oh I love to love
But my Baby just loves to dance
Stop, I'm spinning like a top
We'll dance until we drop
But if I had my way
Stop now instead of going downtown
We'll stay at home and get down
To what I'm trying to say
Ooh I love to love
But my Baby just loves to dance
Yeah yeah eh
Baby you know how I love to dance
But for everything's a time so give me a chance
You know I like to move what I got
So later on alone you and me can get hot
I love you just as much as you love me
Because I know that you see that's how things should be
I know you love to love and that it's true
But Baby I love to love you too
I love to love
But my Baby just loves to dance
Yes he does
I love to love
But my Baby just loves to dance
Yeah yeah eh
I love to love and my love is true
And that is the love that I give to you
I love to love and my love is true
And Baby I say that I love you
The lyrics to Mr. Jawill's song One Love depict a love story between two people who have different interests - one person loves to dance while the other loves to love. The singer expresses her love for her partner, but also her sadness that there is not enough time for romance. Her partner's passion for dancing takes up all of their time together, leaving very little space for intimacy and connection.
The singer describes how her partner cannot resist the beat of the music when the band starts to swing, and she feels like she is spinning out of control. Despite her love for dancing, she wishes they could stay at home and be together instead of going out to dance. The chorus of the song repeats the idea that she loves to love but her partner loves to dance.
One interesting aspect of the song is how it mixes different styles of music, including reggae and disco, to create a unique sound. The song's lyrics also reflect the cultural significance of dance in Jamaican culture, where dancehall and reggae music are intimately linked to social and political struggles. Additionally, the song's message about the importance of balancing individual passions with the need for intimacy and love is a universal theme that has resonated with listeners around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh I love to love
The singer enjoys being in love
But my Baby just loves to dance
The singer's lover enjoys dancing more than spending time with them
He wants to dance
The lover is driven to dance
He loves to dance
The lover finds joy in dancing
He's got to dance
The lover feels compelled to dance
But there's not time for our romance, no no no-oh
The singer feels that the lover's love for dancing is taking up too much time that could be spent on their relationship
The minute the band begins to swing it
As soon as the music starts playing
He's outta space to dig it
The lover cannot resist dancing
And dance the night away
The lover is happy to dance for a long time
Stop, I'm spinning like a top
The singer feels dizzy from dancing too much
We'll dance until we drop
The singer and lover will dance for as long as they can
But if my head away
But if I become too dizzy
But he won't give our love a chance, no no no-oh
The lover is not willing to sacrifice dancing for the sake of the relationship
Stop now instead of going downtown
The singer suggests staying in rather than going out
We'll stay at home and get down
The singer and lover will spend quality time together
To what I'm trying to say
To the singer's message
Baby you know how I love to dance
The singer acknowledges the lover's awareness of their love for dancing
But for everything's a time so give me a chance
The singer requests a fair balance of time between dancing and the relationship
You know I like to move what I got
The lover enjoys dancing and showing off their moves
So later on alone you and me can get hot
The singer suggests a romantic and intimate time after the dancing is done
I love you just as much as you love me
The singer loves the lover as much as the lover loves them
Because I know that you see that's how things should be
The singer believes that a balanced give-and-take is necessary in a relationship
I know you love to love and that it's true
The singer acknowledges the lover's love is true
But Baby I love to love you too
The singer expresses their love for the lover
I love to love and my love is true
The singer's love is sincere
And that is the love that I give to you
The singer's love is dedicated to the lover
Yes he does
The lover truly loves to dance
Yeah yeah eh
A repeated chorus that expresses the singer's love despite the lover's love for dancing
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMES BOLDEN, JACK ROBINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RBS_
...a LOT of people forget, that Whodini actually was the THE first Rap group to have the most Top Ten R&B hits; "Friends" & "Freaks Come Out At Night" both hit #5 R&B, then this tune hit #10 R&B, Summer of 1986....Grandmaster Flash & Afrika Bambatta, had Two...HERE'S THE CHARTS...(cont.)
10. **One Love** - Whodini
9. When I Think Of You - Janet Jackson
8. Oh People (7" remix) - Patti Labelle
7. Give Me The Reason - Luther Vandross
6. Dancing On The Ceiling - Lionel Richie
5. The Rain - Oran 'Juice' Jones
4. Pop Pop Pop Pop..Goes My Mind - Levert
3. All Cried Out - Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam feat. Full Force
2. Love Zone - Billy Ocean
1. Ain't Nuthin' Goin' On But The Rent - Gwen Guthrie
@TheWaronSJWs
Whodini is so underrated. RIP Ecstasy.
@michaelhammond7344
Bro you brought love son
@ifergotti7073
They werent underrated in thier time or today what are you talking about?
@keeper116
@Ifer Gotti Fa'real FACT!!!! lol "Whodini" was the ish then & still today. A party ain't a party without at least "Freaks Come Out At Night" being played, lol
@keeper116
I don't know what planet you reside on but here on Earth With PLATINUM sales "Whodini" has always been KNOWN by all, LOL
@MissToyasConsulting
No, they aren't underrated. They are coined as one of the best Rap groups of all time!
@matthewchance8835
When rap music had a heart, this song hits HARD!!
@johnryder557
I hear you I miss it
@delontejeter9870
That part!!💯
@MsIntense6845
Hell Yes!❤✊🏾