One hails from St. Louis, has a band, and has been quietly and steadily building a fervent following across the country, stepping outside his role as one of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefers to front his own band, The Peter Mayer Group. Melding a unique and eclectic writing style, a distinctive voice, and virtuoso musicianship, Peter and his band create compelling and accessible music that is electrifying in live performance.
The other is a folk singer and hails from Stillwater, MN. This Peter writes songs for a small planet—songs about interconnectedness and the human journey; about the beauty and the mystery of the world. Whimsical, humorous, and profound, his music breaks the boundaries of "folk" and transcends to a realm beyond the everyday love song, to a place of wonder at the very heart of life itself.
This second Peter began playing the guitar and writing songs when he was in high school. He studied theology and music in college and then spent two years in seminary. After deciding that the priesthood wasn't for him, he took a part-time job as a church music director for eight years, while performing at clubs and colleges and writing and recording his music. In 1995, he quit his job and started touring full-time. Since then, Peter has gradually gained a dedicated, word-of-mouth following, selling out shows from Minnesota to Texas, New England to California. He has eight CDs to his credit, and has sold over 50,000 of them independently.
One and One Makes Three
Peter Mayer Lyrics
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There's only you and me but together we're overflowing
And if this sounds crazy let me make this clear
If a kiss is a candle, love is chandelier
Oh can't you see
That one and one makes three
Suddenly there's no way of knowing
So many times I wished that you'd set me free
But together we're so much more than you and me
Oh can't you see
That you take a step to me
I'll take a step to you
And let the angels sing their blues
You take a step to me
Oh now darling
I'll take a step to you
Come on love come on come to me
Only love can make the angels sing their blues
One and one makes three
You and me and this love that's growing
Two of us will walk heaven knows just where we're going
The lyrics of Peter Mayer's "One and One Makes Three" speak of a love that is not confined to just two people but expands into something greater than themselves. The idea that "one and one makes three" is a metaphor for the way their love is growing, creating something bigger and more beautiful than what they each brought to the relationship on their own. The line "if a kiss is a candle, love is chandelier" is also a metaphor, describing how a single kiss can ignite a great love, much like a candle can light up a room, but their love together is bigger and more grand, like a chandelier illuminating a grand space.
Despite the uncertainty and difficulty that often comes with relationships, the two are willing to keep rowing their boat through the rough waters. They acknowledge that they may be lost, but still hold on to the happiness they bring each other. And while they may have wanted to give up at times in the past, they both know that together they are something more than just the sum of their parts.
Overall, "One and One Makes Three" is a beautiful love song that celebrates the transformative power of love, and reminds us that being together can create something greater than anything we can do on our own.
Line by Line Meaning
One and one makes three that's the way this love is going
This relationship is unique because our union has created something greater than just you and me. It's as if we've merged into one entity, which we can call 'this love'
There's only you and me but together we're overflowing
Our love is all-encompassing and abundant, but it's only because we're together. We need each other to create this feeling of overflowing love.
And if this sounds crazy let me make this clear
I know our relationship might sound absurd, but let me explain it to you so that it makes sense.
If a kiss is a candle, love is chandelier
A kiss is just a small part of love, like a single candle. But our love is so much bigger and more magnificent, like a chandelier that lights up an entire space.
Oh can't you see
Don't you understand what I'm trying to tell you?
That one and one makes three
Together, we create something greater than just ourselves.
Suddenly there's no way of knowing
Our love is so mysterious and unpredictable that we can't predict what might happen next.
We're so lost at sea but I'm happy on this boat we're rowing
We might be lost and uncertain, but as long as we're together, we'll be fine. I'm happy to navigate this relationship with you.
So many times I wished that you'd set me free
There were moments where I felt trapped and wanted to leave, but now I see that being with you is worth it.
But together we're so much more than you and me
As a couple, we're greater than the sum of our parts. We're stronger and more complete because we have each other.
That you take a step to me
If you come closer to me and show me your love, I'll reciprocate.
I'll take a step to you
I promise to match your love and affection because I care about you deeply.
And let the angels sing their blues
We'll be so happy together that even the angels will sing a melancholy tune because they're envious of our love.
Come on love come on come to me
I'm urging you to come to me and show me your love. I want to feel your affection because it means so much to me.
Only love can make the angels sing their blues
Love is so powerful that it can make even the angels envious. Our love is something special, and we should cherish it.
One and one makes three
Together, you and I create something unique and unexplainable. Our love is greater than just you or me.
You and me and this love that's growing
Our love is something that's always evolving and growing, and it's just you and me that are responsible for it.
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Written by: MAYER
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