One For Sorrow
Steps (Pop) Lyrics
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All my dreams have come to nothing
Who would have believed?
All the laughter that we shared would be a memory
I cannot count the tears you've cost me
If I could have seen
And do you ever think of me
Oh I know you're somewhere else right now
And loving someone else no doubt
Well I'm one for sorrow
And it too too bad
Are you breaking someone else's heart?
Cause your taking my love where you are
Well I'm one for sorrow
Ain't it too too bad about us
I wanted your love, but I got uncertainty
I tried so hard to understand you
All the good it did me
Now the places that we knew remind me of how we were
Everything is just the same
But all I feel is hurt
And do you ever think of me
And how we used to be?
The lyrics to Steps' song "One For Sorrow" delve into the pain and regret of a broken relationship. The singer laments that, though they had hoped for love, it has only brought them heartache and shattered dreams. They reflect on the memories they shared with their former partner, who has since moved on to love someone else. The pain they feel is amplified by the fact that they can't seem to escape reminders of what they've lost.
The lyrics capture the universal experience of a love gone wrong, and the complicated feelings that come with it. The repeated phrase "one for sorrow" alludes to a folk belief that seeing a single magpie is a sign of bad luck, and serves as a metaphor for the singer's feelings of regret and sadness. The plea "do you ever think of me and how we used to be?" reveals the depth of their longing for what is lost.
Overall, the lyrics to "One For Sorrow" are a poignant reflection on love and loss, and a relatable portrayal of heartache that has resonated with audiences for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanted your love but look what it's done to me
I desired your affection, but it has caused me harm and pain.
All my dreams have come to nothing
All that I hoped for and envisioned has crumbled into nothingness.
Who would have believed?
It is difficult to imagine and comprehend how everything fell apart.
All the laughter that we shared would be a memory
The happy moments we had now exist only as recollections from the past.
I cannot count the tears you've cost me
The number of times I have cried because of you is too many to tally.
If I could have seen
If I had been aware of the outcome beforehand,
And do you ever think of me
I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
And how we used to be?
Do you ever recall the way we used to act together?
Oh I know you're somewhere else right now
I understand that you're currently elsewhere.
And loving someone else no doubt
Most likely, you are in love with someone else.
Well I'm one for sorrow
I'm someone who experiences grief.
And it too too bad
It's disappointing and unfortunate.
Are you breaking someone else's heart?
Are you causing heartbreak for someone else?
Cause your taking my love where you are
Because you are taking my love with you wherever you go.
Well I'm one for sorrow
I'm someone who experiences grief.
Ain't it too too bad about us
It's a shame and lamentable situation for both of us.
I wanted your love, but I got uncertainty
I desired your affection, but instead, I was given doubt and uncertainty.
I tried so hard to understand you
I put in a lot of effort to comprehend your actions and feelings.
All the good it did me
Despite my attempts to understand, it did not benefit me.
Now the places that we knew remind me of how we were
The locations that hold memories of us together serve only as a reminder of a past that is gone.
Everything is just the same
Despite everything that has transpired, everything is still the way it was before.
But all I feel is hurt
Nevertheless, all I feel is anguish and pain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KARL FRANCIS TWIGG, LANCE ELLINGTON, MARK PAUL TOPHAM
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