One Kiss Away
The Dooleys Lyrics

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Oh, you make the sun in the sky
So much brighter when you walk by
Unaware, baby that I'm in love with you
Though your lips have never been kissed
I can give you all the love you've missed
Pretty little flower of springtime
I'd give the world to make you mine

So here's to you, my love
Don't be afraid to show your feelings
Honey, our love is only just one kiss away
So here's to you, my love
Cause you're the one that I believe in
Honey, our love is only just one kiss away

Oh, you make the blue turn to grey
When I call and you look away
Still I hope that maybe one day
I'll get you to stay
You know my arms are longing to hold you
Come on and make a dream come true
Take a look in my direction
Cause you're the one who brings out the sun

So here's to you, my love
Don't be afraid to show your feelings
Honey, our love is only just one kiss away
So here's to you, my love
Cause you're the one that I believe in
Honey, our love is only just one kiss away

Here is to you, my love
Don't be afraid to show your feelings
Honey our love is only just one kiss away
So here's to you, my love

Cos you're the one that I believe in
Honey, our love is only just one kiss away.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Dooleys's song, "One Kiss Away," are about a person who is deeply in love with someone but has never told them their true feelings. The lyrics paint a picture of how the presence of the person they love makes their world all the better, and how they desperately want to be with them. Despite never having kissed this person, the singer promises to give them all the love they’ve missed. They believe that their love is only “one kiss away.”

The theme of unrequited love is common in many songs, and this particular song is no exception. The singer is clearly torn by their feelings for the person they love, and the lyrics suggest that they have not yet found the courage to tell them how they feel. They are hoping that one day they can convince the person to stay and that they will see them in a different light.

The repeated “here’s to you, my love” line is almost like a toast - a declaration of love to the person they desire. The singer urges the person to not be afraid to show their feelings, suggesting that they may also be struggling with their emotions. The song is ultimately about the power of love and how it can transform someone's world.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, you make the sun in the sky
You bring so much happiness in my life that it's like the sun is shining brighter when you're around

So much brighter when you walk by
My heart feels so much lighter and happier when you're near me

Unaware, baby that I'm in love with you
You might not know it, but I've fallen in love with you

Though your lips have never been kissed
Even though you haven't experienced true love yet, I can give you all the love and affection that you've been missing

I can give you all the love you've missed
I want to shower you with all the affection and attention you deserve

Pretty little flower of springtime
You're like a beautiful flower that blooms in springtime

I'd give the world to make you mine
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to win your heart and make you my own

Here's to you, my love
This is a toast to the one I love

Don't be afraid to show your feelings
Don't hold back your emotions or be scared to let me know how you really feel

Honey, our love is only just one kiss away
Our love is so close to becoming a reality, all it takes is just one kiss to seal the deal

Cause you're the one that I believe in
I truly believe that you're the one for me

Oh, you make the blue turn to grey
When you ignore me or look away, it feels like all the color and brightness in my world disappears

When I call and you look away
Sometimes I feel like you don't notice me or don't care about me

Still I hope that maybe one day I'll get you to stay
Despite these doubts and uncertainties, I still have hope that someday you'll choose to stay with me

You know my arms are longing to hold you
I yearn for the moment when I can finally embrace and hold you in my arms

Come on and make a dream come true
Please, take a chance on me and make my dream of being with you a reality

Take a look in my direction
I want you to notice me and see me as someone who truly cares about you

Cause you're the one who brings out the sun
You're the reason why my world feels so much brighter and happier

Writer(s): l. charles

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