After the breakup of Trip Shakespeare, Dan Wilson and John Munson joined up with drummer Jacob "Jake" Slichter to form Semisonic in 1995. An E.P., Pleasure, was released that year, and their first studio full-length release, Great Divide, followed in 1996 on MCA. Although they drew a cult following among 90s powerpop fans, mainstream success eluded the group.
Semisonic's breakthrough came two years later in 1998 when their sophomore effort, Feeling Strangely Fine, reached the Top 50 chart on the strength of the hit single "Closing Time". Their international career also blossomed when another song from the album, "Secret Smile," quickly became a U.K. radio favourite in the summer of 1999, eventually peaking at #13 on the official U.K. Singles Chart.
In early 2001, the band released its third album, All About Chemistry. The single "Chemistry" was a mainstay overseas; however, the album didn't fare as well in the United States. Another song, "Over My Head," was used in the 2001 teen movie Summer Catch, and Semisonic rode the wave of various tours in and around the U.K. In the fall of 2001, Semisonic contributed their cover of the Wings classic, "Jet," for the Paul McCartney tribute CD, Listen to What the Man Said.
Semisonic has been mostly on hiatus since 2001. Band members have since pursued other projects, such as Slichter's writing career and Wilson's solo recordings They performed for the first time in years on July 14, 2006 for the Minneapolis Aquatennial. They have also been spotted performing for private parties in basements. Dan Wilson's talented songwriting has lead to massively popular collaborations with Adele and other artists.
* The song "F.N.T." was used in the 1996 movie The Long Kiss Goodnight.
* "F.N.T." was also used in the 1999 movie 10 Things I Hate about You.
* "Never You Mind" appeared on the Never Been Kissed soundtrack in 1999.
* "Chemistry" appeared on the 40 Days and 40 Nights soundtrack in 2002.
One True Love
Semisonic Lyrics
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And a sweet suburban breeze is blowing
And down the block are the parking lights
Of a hundred friends who I barely know and
Don't know me
Don't know me
None of them know me
(All alone with one true love)
I could be happy if I could be
(In the dark with one true love)
And in the middle of everyone
I still find myself with my thoughts alone
And in the middle of all the noise
Look around myself at the shining toys that
I don't need
I don't need
I don't really need
And all through the party I want to leave
(All alone with one true love)
All of the lights are shining on me
(But all I want is one true love)
In this world I can see
Many billions waiting in the sun
So I'd love to believe
There'd be one of us for everyone
One of us for everyone
Enough to go around
But that's not what I've found
And all through the party I want to leave
(All alone with one true love)
All of the lights are shining on me
(All I want is one true love)
All of my life I've just wanted to be
(All alone with one true love)
Every day and night to be on my own with
One true love
With one true love
With one true love
With one true love
With one true love
The lyrics of Semisonic's "One True Love" describe the feeling of being surrounded by people at a party or gathering, yet feeling alone and disconnected from those around you. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer looking up at the stars and feeling a sense of detachment from the crowd down the block. The repetitive refrain of "Don't know me" emphasizes the feeling of being unnoticed and unimportant to the people around him.
The chorus reveals the desire for a deeper connection, where the singer longs to be with their "one true love." This phrase is repeated throughout the song, and perhaps represents a person who the singer has not yet met, but dreams of finding. In the second verse, the singer describes being surrounded by material possessions and luxuries they "don't really need," which further emphasizes the emptiness they feel despite being at a seemingly enjoyable event.
The bridge of the song acknowledges the multitude of people in the world, but also highlights the loneliness of the singer's individual experience. They have not yet found their perfect match, their "one true love," and that feels like an insurmountable challenge. The song ends with a repeated plea to be alone with this one true love, suggesting that the ultimate goal is to find someone who truly understands and connects with the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
All above me the stars are bright
The sky is clear and the stars are shining brightly.
And a sweet suburban breeze is blowing
A gentle breeze is blowing, perhaps indicating the comfortable safety of suburban living.
And down the block are the parking lights
Cars are parked down the block from the singer's location.
Of a hundred friends who I barely know and
The artist has many acquaintances, but no close friends.
Don't know me
The artist's acquaintances do not truly know the artist.
None of them know me
None of the singer's acquaintances truly knows the singer's desires, wants or needs.
And all through the party I want to leave
Throughout the party, the singer desires to leave and be alone.
(All alone with one true love)
The artist desires to be alone with their 'one true love.' This can be interpreted in two ways; that the artist is referring to the idea of being alone, or that they have a specific person in mind.
I could be happy if I could be
The artist would be content if they had what they desire.
(In the dark with one true love)
The artist desires a sense of privacy and intimacy with their 'one true love.'
And in the middle of everyone
Despite being around so many people, the singer still feels isolated.
I still find myself with my thoughts alone
The artist feels that they cannot connect with anyone.
And in the middle of all the noise
Despite being surrounded by noise and activity, the singer still feels detached.
Look around myself at the shining toys that
The singer sees the various objects that people value, but cannot relate to their attachment.
I don't need
The singer doesn't place value on material possessions.
I don't need
The artist is content with their current state of being.
I don't really need
The artist emphasizes their indifference towards material possessions.
In this world I can see
The singer is looking outwards at the world.
Many billions waiting in the sun
There are many people in the world who are waiting to find their own purpose or place.
So I'd love to believe
The artist wants to have faith in the idea that there is someone for everyone.
There'd be one of us for everyone
There is someone for everyone.
One of us for everyone
There is at least one person for everybody.
Enough to go around
There is an abundance of love in the world.
But that's not what I've found
The artist doesn't agree with the idea that there is someone for everyone.
All of my life I've just wanted to be
Throughout the singer's entire life, they have wanted to be in a relationship with their 'one true love'.
(All alone with one true love)
The singer desires a sense of privacy and intimacy with their 'one true love.'
Every day and night to be on my own with
The singer desires to be left alone with their 'one true love'.
One true love
The artist's soulmate; the person for whom they are waiting.
With one true love
The artist emphasizes their desire to be with their 'one true love.'
With one true love
The singer emphasizes their desire to be with their 'one true love.'
With one true love
The singer emphasizes their desire to be with their 'one true love.'
With one true love
The artist emphasizes their desire to be with their 'one true love.'
Lyrics © FRANAM PUB ADMINISTRATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CAROLE KING, DAN WILSON
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