The One I Love
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This one goes out to the one I've left behind
A simple prop to occupy my time
This one goes out to the one I love
Fire
Fire
This one goes out to the one I've left behind
A simple prop to occupy my time
This one goes out to the one I love
Fire
Fire
This one goes out to the one I love
This one goes out to the one I've left behind
Another prop has occupied my time
This one goes out to the one I love
Fire
Fire
Fire
Fire
R.E.M.'s song The One I Love is a simple but powerful expression of love and loss. The lyrics are straightforward and repetitive, creating a sense of urgency and intensity as the singer repeatedly declares his love for someone he has left behind. The phrase "This one goes out to the one I love" is repeated throughout the song, suggesting that the singer is trying to reach out to his lost love through his music.
The line "A simple prop to occupy my time" is particularly interesting, as it implies a sense of detachment or cynicism on the part of the singer. It suggests that he is using his music as a way to distract himself from his feelings, or perhaps to gain attention or validation from others. The use of the word "prop" reinforces this idea, as it implies that the singer is not fully invested in his art or in his relationship.
The repeated use of the word "fire" adds to the song's intensity and passion. It suggests a sense of burning desire or intense emotion, as if the singer's love is so strong that it is consuming him from within. Overall, The One I Love is a powerful expression of love, loss, and the healing power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
This one goes out to the one I love
Dedication to the one they love
This one goes out to the one I've left behind
An acknowledgement of leaving someone, but still dedicated to them
A simple prop to occupy my time
Recognizing their own self-distracting behavior
Fire
Passion or intensity of emotion towards the person
Fire
Repeated emphasis on the intensity of the passion or emotion
This one goes out to the one I love
Reaffirmation of the dedication to the loved one
This one goes out to the one I've left behind
Acknowledgment that the loved one was left behind
Another prop has occupied my time
Acknowledging their ongoing self-distracting behavior
Fire
Passion or intensity of emotion towards the person
Fire
Repeated emphasis on the intensity of the passion or emotion
Fire
Even more emphasis on the intensity of the passion or emotion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL MILLS, BILL BERRY, PETER BUCK, MICHAEL STIPE
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This one goes out to the one I love
This one goes out to the one I've left behind
A simple prop to occupy my time
This one goes out to the one I love
Fire
Fire
This one goes out to the one I love
This one goes out to the one I've left behind
A simple prop to occupy my time
This one goes out to the one I love
Fire (she's comin' down on her own, now)
Fire (she's comin' down on her own)
This one goes out to the one I love
This one goes out to the one I've left behind
Another prop has occupied my time
This one goes out to the one I love
Fire (she's comin' down on her own, now)
Fire (she's comin' down on her own)
Fire(she's comin' down on her own, now)
Fire (she's comin' down on her own)
@bigalwray
Grew up as a black kid in a, shall I say, impoverished neighbourhood. My Mum’s new boyfriend introduced me to REM. Never looked back.
@imnottellingyoumyname3050
What about when you're reversing your car.
@6figureceleryjfs378
Music is the best of humans.
@evelynzlon9492
I'm black too. This song is about the Mona Lisa, a "simple prop" whom Da Vinci cherished and toted with him wherever he went. The Mona Lisa is actually the image of the beast from the sea discussed in the Bible's Revelations. Da Vinci himself was one head of the beast in fact. He's a vampire who can age backwards, and he's also been known as Otto von Bismarck and Adolf Hitler. These 2 statesmen were stylistically different but their underlying bone structure was identical. And the German King at the time voluntarily conferred all of his power and authority to Prince Otto for some strange reason. This unprecedented event parallels the Biblical description of the beast's ascent to power.
Here's the catch: America was originally ordained by God as a free land for whites. For the Gentiles specifically, which is virtually inclusive of all whites. Therefore I have a neutral attitude towards the fact that my great-great-great grandpa Otto is the Devil. This song fills my heart with sentimental nostalgia although I know exactly what it's about.
@rubyfuselier2925
Dude, I'm glad you made it out. I was one of those kid too.
@evelynzlon9492
@@rubyfuselier2925 You've changed. A lot.
@petegarza2025
Ladies and gentlemen this is how it's done...What a powerful haunting song...This is why R.E.M. is in the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME...👏👏👏
@chrisvassiliou889
Hall of Fame it is for the records , it is enormity of the lyrics and music that shutters me
@petegarza2025
@@chrisvassiliou889 I personally think the RRHOF has become nothing more than a fraternity where only a select few are acceptable and I find that very annoying and disturbing...How can you leave out critically acclaimed bands like "BOSTON","BADFINGER,and"THIN LIZZY"...The RRHOF is nothing but a complete SHAM...
@peterninnim2561
Well day