One Love
U2 Mary J. Blige Lyrics

All those pretty memories
Referring to the good times shared together in the past

I know you can hear me now
Expressing the belief that the person can hear these words even though they are no longer present

For the record I love you, I love you
Plainly stating the enduring presence of strong feelings of love

When I found out that you were leaving me
Acknowledging the realization that the person has gone away

I couldn't sleep thinking about
Describing the distress that the situation has caused

All the things that we've been through
Recalling the experiences and challenges encountered together

Now all I want to do is tell you
Expressing the desire to communicate something important

That I miss you so much
Admitting to the heavy sense of loss

You know I really really miss you
Reiterating the strength of emotions

Now that I'm on my own
Acknowledging the new situation

I know that in time I'll find somebody new
Being diplomatic about the possibility of new relationships

Who'll treat me better than you
Suggesting that there were some shortcomings in the former partner's treatment of them

So now that I'm all alone without you
Accepting loneliness but also emphasizing the absence of the other person

But I still love you
Affirming that love has not faded despite the circumstances

I wish you'd change your ways soon enough
Expressing a desire for improvement

So we can be together
Revealing a hope for future reunion

You just don't understand the word love
Blaming the break-up on the other person's lack of understanding

But now all we have is memories
Admitting that the past is all that remains