Formed in July of 2002, the Bridges are an alternative country group consis… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in July of 2002, the Bridges are an alternative country group consisting of siblings Natalie Byrd (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Stacey Byrd (vocals, guitar), Isaaca Byrd (bass), and Jeremy Byrd (drums), along with cousin Brittany Painter (lead vocals, guitar). Originally from North Carolina, the Bridges are currently based out of Oxford, Alabama, United States where the entire band shares a house and rehearsal space. With a bright pop sound full of three-part harmonies, the Bridges site influences ranging from late-era Fleetwood Mac to the Beatles and Crosby, Still, Nash & Young, and the group's approach, although it draws on these classic 1960s and 1970s sources, is delightfully refreshing. The band signed with Verve Records in December of 2007 and began working on a debut project with Matthew Sweet at his studio in L.A. that same year.

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The One I Love
The Bridges Lyrics

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You've got it bad and I've said it before
I've seen it before you
And you're so mad
The way that you love me could only be for me

Tell me all about it oh when I'm down
Tell me all about it oh when I'm down

You've got a kind of nerve in the sense that I couldn't replace you
A stranger's heart would only reserve you a place to come back to

Tell me all about it oh when I'm down
Tell me all about it oh when I'm down

Take a hit, take a swing, you're the one that I love
Let it all balance out I'm the one you need
Let it go take it slow you're the one I want
Oh oh oh

You've got a way of making me feel
You're holding my heart still
And you could say I'm willing to bet
That I've got my mind set

Tell me all about it oh when I'm down
Tell me all about it oh when I'm down

Take a hit, take a swing, you're the one that I love
Let it all balance out I'm the one you need
Let it go take it slow you're the one I want
Whoa oh oh
Oh oh oh

Forget the close calls
Don't bring yourself into this
You should know better by now

You oughta know
You oughta know

The way to keep my heart is keeping up

Take a hit take a swing you're the one I love
Let it all balance out I'm the one you need
Let it go take it slow you're the one I want

Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The Bridges' song One I Love is a heartfelt ballad about the intensity of love and the desire to understand the person you care for deeply. The lyrics describe how the singer has noticed that their lover is deeply in love with them to an almost self-destructive degree. The person's love for them is all-consuming, making them feel a sense of madness. Despite this intensity, the singer is willing to listen patiently and sincerely to their lover's feelings and thoughts when they're low or confused. The lover has a unique strength and value that the singer could never replace, and they are grateful for their love.

The chorus of the song amplifies the intensity and beauty of their love. The singer acknowledges that the person they love is the one for them, that they complete each other. They urge them to take a risk, to let go of any inhibitions, and trust in their love. The repeated plea to 'tell me all about it' reinforces the idea that the singer is attentive and interested in understanding their partner. The song ends by suggesting that the key to keeping their love alive is through communication and understanding each other.

Line by Line Meaning

You've got it bad and I've said it before
I've noticed your strong feelings for me in the past.

I've seen it before you
It's obvious to me before you realize it yourself.

And you're so mad
Your strong emotions can't be controlled.

The way that you love me could only be for me
You have such a unique love for me that can only belong to me.

Tell me all about it oh when I'm down
Reassure me of your love when I'm feeling low.

You've got a kind of nerve in the sense that I couldn't replace you
You have such a special place in my life that no one else could ever fill.

A stranger's heart would only reserve you a place to come back to
Even a stranger's heart couldn't resist the need to come back to you.

Take a hit, take a swing, you're the one that I love
I'll stick by you through the good times and the bad, because you're the one that I love.

Let it all balance out I'm the one you need
I'm the one who can bring balance to your life.

Let it go take it slow you're the one I want
Let's take things slow and see where our love can go, because you're the one I want.

You've got a way of making me feel
You have a unique ability to make me feel special and loved.

You're holding my heart still
You have captured my heart and it remains still for you.

And you could say I'm willing to bet
I have so much faith in our love that I would bet on it.

That I've got my mind set
I am committed to us and our love.

Forget the close calls
Let's not dwell on past mistakes or close calls.

Don't bring yourself into this
Don't let your personal issues interfere with our love.

You should know better by now
You should be aware of how important our love is and prioritize it.

The way to keep my heart is keeping up
To keep my heart, you need to continue to show your love for me and put effort into our relationship.

You oughta know
It's important for you to understand and remember this.

Lyrics © HAL LEONARD CORPORATION , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRONISLAW KAPER, GUS KAHN, WALTER JURMANN

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