One Love
São Vicente feat. Marlene Lyrics

The lyrics to São Vicente feat. Marlene's song "One Love" speaks to the idea that love is a journey that inevitably involves previous experiences. The overall theme of the song is the premise that the singer has experienced love before, but it failed due to lack of knowledge and experience, and now the singer has learned how to love effectively and is ready to give that love to the current partner. The song also suggests that the same old experiences blend into the new ones to form a fuller, more nuanced understanding of love. The verses of the song explain how the singer learned how to kiss, smile, and sigh like someone was instructed by an "old woman."

In the chorus of the song, the singer recognizes that their past may have been a source of trouble in their current relationship, but it has also given them the experience needed to become better at loving. The lyrics suggest that the partner should feel the same way as everyone has had past experiences of love. Overall, the song reflects on the ups and downs and realities of love, but highlights the idea that every experience prepares us for the next.