Fronted by vocalist Dot Allison, One Dove released five singles (including "Why Don't You Take Me", "Breakdown" and "White Love") plus had their song "Fallen" featured in the soundtrack to the trashy cult classic "Showgirls". They released their sole album Morning Dove White in 1993.
After they aborted the recording of a second album in 1995, Dot Allison went on to have a respectable solo career further exploring the sounds of electronica and electroclash; Ian Carmichael went on to be a remixer/producer for various artists including Manchester band Lamb.
Why Don't You Take Me
One Dove Lyrics
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When I sit and dream
The skies cry with me
Now that I'm alone
Your voice wraps round me
Why don't you take me
Why don't you take me
Why don't you take me
Straight to your heart
Yeah I'm asking you please
I need you now
Need you need you now
Need you need you
Oh baby
You had all, and you were robbed
You lost me
And I lost you
Do you know that we lost even
I need you now
Need you need you now
Need you need you
The lyrics to One Dove's song "Why Don't You Take Me" are a plea from a person who is feeling lonely and isolated. When they sit and dream, the skies cry with them, highlighting their sadness and pain. With a sense of desperation, the person calls out to their lost love asking them to take them straight to their heart. The repetition in the chorus shows the intensity of the plea and the need to be with their loved one. The person acknowledges the losses they both incurred as a result of their separation, but their desire to be reunited is so strong that they need their loved one now.
The song has a dreamy quality to it, reflecting the sentiments of longing and vulnerability. The use of nature, such as the crying skies, to reflect the person's emotions adds depth and meaning to the lyrics, making it easier for the listener to empathize with the situation. The repetition in the chorus is also a powerful tool, making the message even more memorable and impactful.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby
Introducing the song and setting the tone of a conversation with a loved one.
When I sit and dream
During my moments of thought and imagination.
The skies cry with me
When I feel emotional and vulnerable, even the weather seems to reflect my state of mind.
Now that I'm alone
After you left and I'm by myself.
Your voice wraps round me
I still hear your voice, it feels like you're still with me.
Why don't you take me
Asking why you're not bringing me back into your life.
Why don't you take me
Reiterating the question, emphasizing the desire to come back to your heart.
Why don't you take me
An unchanged wish to reconcile and be together again.
Why don't you take me
A passionate plea to be part of your life again.
Straight to your heart
Not just any place, but a special part of you where I belong.
Yeah I'm asking you please
Politely and humbly requesting your attention and affection.
I need you now
Affirming the urgency and depth of my feelings for you.
Need you need you now
Repeating the same sentiment with more emphasis and emotion.
Oh baby
Calling you out again, hoping that you hear my heart.
You had all, and you were robbed
Reminding you that we had something precious, but it got taken away from us.
You lost me
Acknowledging that our relationship suffered a loss because of our past actions.
And I lost you
Accepting that I also hurt and lost someone important to me.
Do you know that we lost even
Highlighting the fact that our separation caused us both to miss out on so much in life.
I need you now
One last plea to win you back.
Need you need you now
Repeating the same phrase with even more urgency and passion.
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: DAVID JAMES MCKINVEN, DOROTHY ELLIOT ALLISON, IAN CARMICHAEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@1lostpuppy1
One Dove will go down as one of the most under rated bands of the early 90's. Thank you to the band for being the sound track to an amazing time in my life. I love you!
@redyazzie
Never will stop listening to One Dove. Many memories.
@NWAWskeptic
Check out the band “Cannons”, they’re kinda similar and have some awesome songs. Not exactly the same, but I discovered them by searching for One Dove.
@michelleheadley112
Morning Dove White is one of the best album's I've ever heard,,,LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
@darrenw7569
Morning dove white,blue lines and screamadelica.The 3 best albums of the 90s.
@KushClarkKent
You have great taste, friend 👌
@jimmygillard
Also Dummy, Portishead.
@shmeegoe
never grows old, forever playing this tune and always getting asked what it is cause everyone loves it! totally before their time. still got time to come back again!!!
@ilovecasinoes
I have the actual video in some vhs tape... What an uncredible underrated track. Fantastic, amazing. I remember watching it in Chill Out Zone, when the MTV actually played not only music, but Amazing music! This track will be forever with me.
@infinite_vortex
there's a video for this song? would love to see it