Influenced By: the Killers, Bruce Springsteen, Arcade Fire
Sounds Like: post-punk, alternative rock, electronic rock, new wave
One Love
Red Beard Lyrics
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Stand up, take pride, you'll be alright
Don't be shy about your life
Stand up, take pride, you'll be alright
You'll be alright
You'll be alright
You'll be alright
My mama told me to be a gentleman
If you don't be, I'll spend my whole life alone
I agree for the most part
Living alone will never bring your broken heart
Couldn't speak my mind, if I didn't have
Let me tell you I've been down and a bit scared
Been a bit light, and a bit sad, and a bit mad
For the things I had
Soul, your soul, your soul
Was something I don't know
Your soul, your soul
Was something I don't know
Where did you go
Have you lost your soul
Or given up on this world
Breathe slow, and let it go
Let it go, oh whoa
Where did you go
Have you lost your soul
Or given up on this world
Breathe slow, and let it go
Let me go, oh whoa
I've sold broken homes trying to fill that hole
I hated the world so I made my own
You can change that today and don't just follow their ways
And dream yourself away
I can't sleep alone, my heart is overflowing
My mind is really moving, I know you feel it too.
Woah oh, woah oh oh
Where did you go
Have you lost your soul
Or given up on this world
Breathe slow, and let it go
Let it go, oh woah
Where did you go
Have you lost your soul
Or given up on this world
Breathe slow, and let it go
Let me go, oh woah
(Where did you go)
(Have you lost your soul)
(Or given up on this world)
(Breathe slow, and let it go)
(Let me go, oh woah)
Where did you go
Have you lost your soul
Or given up on this world
Breathe slow, and let it go
Let me go, oh woah
Where did you go
Have you lost your soul
Or given up on this world
Breathe slow, and let it go
Let me go, oh woah
The song "One Love" by Red Beard is a song that seeks to inspire and motivate people to live confidently without being shy about their lives. The repeated chant, "Don't be shy about your life, stand up, take pride, you'll be alright" serves as the main message of the song. The artist encourages people to believe in themselves and their worth, to be courageous enough to speak their minds and to not follow the crowd blindly. In the verses, Red Beard shares his personal experiences with loneliness, disappointment and even anger. He admits to having been down and uncertain about his life, but he encourages people to keep dreaming and to not give up on themselves or the world.
The bridge of the song, "where did you go, have you lost your soul, or given up on this world, breathe slow and let it go, let me go, oh whoa" seems to be a plea for anyone who might be going through a difficult time or feeling lost, to not give up but to take a deep breath and let go of their worries. Overall, the song delivers a positive and uplifting message, encouraging people to find their own paths and not to let their past or present circumstances define their future.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't be shy about your life
Don't hold back or hide your true self and experiences
Stand up, take pride, you'll be alright
Confidently face challenges and trust that things will work out
My mama told me to be a gentleman
My mother taught me how to behave with respect and kindness
If you don't be, I'll spend my whole life alone
If I don't treat people right, I'll end up alone and unhappy
Living alone will never bring your broken heart
Being alone won't heal emotional pain and suffering
Couldn't speak my mind, if I didn't have
I wouldn't be able to express myself openly if I lacked
Let me tell you I've been down and a bit scared
I want to share that I've faced tough times and felt afraid
Been a bit light, and a bit sad, and a bit mad
I've experienced some happiness, sadness, and anger
For the things I had
Because of what I had or didn't have in my life
Where did you go
I'm wondering where you've disappeared to
Have you lost your soul
Have you felt disconnected from your true self or lost touch with what makes you feel alive
Or given up on this world
Or have you lost hope in humanity or your place in the world
Breathe slow, and let it go
Relax and release any tension or negativity you're holding onto
Let it go, oh woah
Let things go and move forward
I've sold broken homes trying to fill that hole
I've tried to fix my pain by filling an emotional void
I hated the world so I made my own
I used to resent society and created my own reality to escape it
You can change that today and don't just follow their ways
You have the power to break free from negative patterns and live life on your own terms
And dream yourself away
Allow yourself to escape into your imagination and explore new possibilities
I can't sleep alone, my heart is overflowing
I struggle to be alone and feel deeply emotional
My mind is really moving, I know you feel it too
My thoughts and feelings are intense and I sense you can relate
Contributed by Keira W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.