One Time
Willie Nelson & Steven Tyler Lyrics
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I let love die, broke a woman's heart
Have only myself to blame
Fate ran its course, I suffered a loss
I learned a lesson in pain
I cheated and lied, I took love for granted
Acting as cold as ice
I won't make the same mistake twice
Once is enough
It's one time too many
Change is rough
Ooo, once is enough
Love went through such a sudden change
Takin' a turn for the worst
Joy turned to fear, the pain got so severe
Lord, I thought I was cursed
You get what you give; it comes 'round full circle
Ooo, and I paid the price
I lost love so fast
I won't make the same mistake twice
Hoo!
I let love die, broke a woman's heart
And only myself to blame
Fate ran its course, I suffered a loss
Learned a lesson in pain
I cheated and lied, and took it all for granted
Acting as cold as ice
But it's all in the past
I won't make the same mistake twice
Once is enough
It's one time too many
The change is rough
Ooo, once is enough
Love went through such a sudden change
Takin' a turn for the worst
Joy turned to fear, the pain got so dear
Lord, I thought I was cursed
You get what you give; it comes around full circle
Ooo, and I paid the price
I lost love so fast
I won't make the same mistake twice
Once is enough
It's one time too many
The change is rough
Ooo, once is enough
Guitar, yow!
I cheated and lied, and took it all for granted
Acting as cold as ice
But it's all in the past
I won't make the same mistake twice
Once is enough
It's one time too many
The change is rough
Ooo, once is enough
One more time!
Once is enough
It's one time too many
The change is rough
Ooo, once is enough
Hey, yeah!
The change is rough
Ooo, once is enough
Yeah, yeah!
The change is rough
Ooo, once is enough
Yeah!
Yes!
In this song, the singer talks about how he took love for granted, cheated and lied in a relationship, and eventually lost the love of his life. He admits to his mistakes and learns his lesson through the pain he endured. He realizes that once is enough and that he won't make the same mistake twice. The singer believes that change is rough but necessary and that he paid the price for not treating his lover right. The lyrics convey a message of self-awareness, taking responsibility for one's actions, and learning from past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
A one, two, three, two, two, three
Introductory musical tune
I let love die, broke a woman's heart
I caused pain in my relationship and hurt my partner
Have only myself to blame
I am responsible for my actions and their consequences
Fate ran its course, I suffered a loss
Things happened beyond my control and I experienced a negative outcome
I learned a lesson in pain
I gained wisdom from the suffering I endured
I cheated and lied, I took love for granted
I was unfaithful and dishonest, and did not value my partner or our relationship
Acting as cold as ice
I was emotionally detached and uncaring
But it's all in the past
Those actions are behind me and cannot be changed
I won't make the same mistake twice
I have learned from my mistakes and will not repeat them in the future
Once is enough
One negative experience is sufficient to cause a change in behavior
It's one time too many
The consequences of repeating the same mistake are too great
Change is rough
Transforming one's behavior and habits can be difficult and painful
Love went through such a sudden change
My feelings for my partner shifted unexpectedly
Takin' a turn for the worst
The relationship deteriorated and became more negative
Joy turned to fear, the pain got so severe
Positive emotions were replaced by negative ones, and the pain became intense
Lord, I thought I was cursed
I felt as though I was the victim of bad luck or fate
You get what you give; it comes 'round full circle
Your actions have consequences that will eventually come back to you
Ooo, and I paid the price
I suffered the negative consequences of my actions
I lost love so fast
The relationship ended quickly and unexpectedly
Hoo!
Exclamatory interjection
And only myself to blame
I am solely responsible for the harm I caused
Joy turned to fear, the pain got so dear
Positive emotions were replaced by negative ones, and the pain became intense
Once is enough
One negative experience is sufficient to cause a change in behavior
Guitar, yow!
Exclamatory interjection in response to guitar playing
One more time!
Request for the song to be played again
Hey, yeah!
Exclamatory interjection to express enthusiasm
Yeah, yeah!
Exclamatory interjection to express agreement or support
Yes!
Exclamatory interjection to express positivity or agreement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHIE SUPA, STEVEN TYLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SEKreiver
Tyler and Plant are both underrated harmonica players.
@johnland1528
Who can believe but here it is Willie and Aerosmith singing together wow
@Suppa44
I wrote this song called “ once is enough” and we change the title to” One time to many” so happy to see STEVEN and willie sing it
@lauracosta4181
I love both Steven Tyler and Willie Nelson and that's an awesome thing they're doing for the farmers.
@CC75.3
Great 🎵. Steven has just ! that !! Voice ! Incredible. Talented.
♥️
@merndab2736
Love it , seriosly🎼🤟
Harmonica, Willie, and Steven all at once
🎶❤️🎶
@Lanearndt
They did this a couple years prior to this and that recording is one of the best recordings ever!!!
@Recycledhooligan
One time is never too many to listen to this awesome song
@LetArtsLive
i was living on a farm we live in farm country here in batavia ny.Farmers dont receive the credit they deserve.they work unbelievable long hard hours with little pay.They feed the world.Respect your farmers.What would you do without them??Peace
@Aerosmissive
I could'nt think they would be on the same stage together again!!! they have to be on the same stage again and again!! once is not enough!