One Life
Ronnie Bowman Lyrics
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no mansions do I own.
There are those who criticize me
but at least I'm not alone.
'Cause I've got friends and all my family
and they love me for who I am not what I'll be.
There are those who curse the losers,
even the winners, but they can't see...
let someone live it.
Why don't we give up intolerant ways?
We have one world
and others live in it.
Why don't we give up instead of hate?
No one knows all the answers
we're still searching to find the way.
I'm not worried about tomorrow,
'cause I've got all I can handle today.
Well, I don't need to judge my brother.
Let's just love them for who they are
not what they'll be.
We only have One Life
let someone live it.
Why don't we give up intolerant ways?
We have one world
and others live in it.
Why don't we give up instead of hate?
We only have One Life
let someone live it.
Why don't we give up intolerant ways?
We have one world
and others live in it.
Why don't we give up instead of hate?
The lyrics to Ronnie Bowman's song "One Life" address the idea of living life without judgment and hate towards others. Bowman acknowledges that he may not have material wealth, but he values the love and support of his friends and family. He recognizes that society can be critical of those who don't meet certain standards, but he chooses to focus on loving people for who they are, not for what they may become. The chorus emphasizes the importance of valuing every individual's life, as we all share one world and should strive to live without intolerance.
The song suggests that we should give up our judgmental and intolerant ways towards others and focus on loving them for who they are. Bowman challenges the idea that some people may have of cursing the losers and even the winners. He points out that we all have one life and we should let people live it without our negativity. The song acknowledges that nobody has all the answers, and we should all be searching to find the way. Therefore, we should live in the present moment and love those around us without worrying about what tomorrow may bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Never claimed to have much money,
I am not defined by my financial status or material possessions.
no mansions do I own.
I do not measure my success by how much property I have.
There are those who criticize me
Not everyone will agree with me or approve of my choices.
but at least I'm not alone.
I have people in my life who support and care for me.
'Cause I've got friends and all my family
The people in my life who love me matter more than anything else.
and they love me for who I am not what I'll be.
The people who love me accept me for who I am, not for what I may achieve in the future.
There are those who curse the losers,
Some people are quick to judge and criticize those they perceive as failures.
even the winners, but they can't see...
But even those who appear successful are not immune to criticism or negativity from others.
We only have One Life
We only get one chance to live our lives and make it count.
let someone live it.
We should let everyone live their own lives without imposing our own standards and expectations on them.
Why don't we give up intolerant ways?
We should stop being hateful and judgmental towards others who are different from us.
We have one world
We all live on the same planet and share the same resources and environment.
and others live in it.
We should consider the impact of our actions on others and the world around us.
No one knows all the answers
We don't have all the solutions or knowledge to solve all the world's problems.
we're still searching to find the way.
We should continue to search for answers and ways to make the world a better place.
I'm not worried about tomorrow,
I am focused on living in the present and making the most of each day.
'cause I've got all I can handle today.
I am content with what I have and am able to accomplish today.
Well, I don't need to judge my brother.
I don't have to criticize or condemn others, especially those close to me.
Let's just love them for who they are
We should accept and appreciate others for their unique qualities and personalities.
not what they'll be.
We should not try to change or mold others into what we want them to be, but let them grow and evolve on their own.
We only have One Life
We only have one chance to make a difference in the world and leave a positive legacy.
let someone live it.
We should allow others to fulfill their own purposes and ambitions in life, without judgment or interference.
Why don't we give up intolerant ways?
We should abandon prejudice and bigotry towards others who are different from us or who we don't understand.
We have one world
We have a responsibility to take care of the world and its inhabitants, both human and non-human.
and others live in it.
We should be mindful of the environmental impact of our actions and how they affect others.
Why don't we give up instead of hate?
Instead of reacting to our differences with negativity and anger, we should strive for understanding and compassion.
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