One More
The Cure feat. Earl Slick Lyrics

The lyrics of The Cure’s song “One More Time” express a longing to reach the sky and soar, and the need for the comfort of someone’s embrace, like that of a caring parent or guardian. The singer of the song wants to be lifted up like a child into their lover’s arms, held securely and never let go. The desire to feel this level of protection and care is expressed through the repetition of the refrain “Hold me, hold me up so high, and never let me down”, while the longing to touch the sky is highlighted in the verses “I’d love to touch the sky tonight, I’d love to touch the sky”.

The lyrics indicate that the singer is seeking a feeling of safety in someone else’s arms, allowing them to escape from their daily troubles and to reach for something greater than themselves. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the need for human connection and support, which is essential for survival and fulfillment. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is aware that this moment of being held up high and touching the sky is a fleeting one, as they repeat the lines “Just one more time” several times, implying that they know they will have to return to reality once the moment ends.