Only Love
Wynonna Lyrics


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I have sailed a boat or two
Out on the wild blue
Yonder to dreams that rarely come true
As far as I can see
From the island of green
I can put my trust in just one thing

[Chorus]
And only love sails straight from the harbor
And only love will lead us to the other shore
Out of all the flags I've flown
One flies high and stands alone
Only love

Peaceful waters, raging sea
It's all the same to me
I can close my eyes and still be free
When the waves come crashing down
And the thunder rolls around
I can feel my feet on solid ground





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In "Only Love," Wynonna sings about her belief in the power of love to guide her through life's highs and lows. She describes sailing on the ocean, chasing dreams that never come true, and finding solace in the knowledge that love is the one thing she can always trust. She acknowledges that life can be unpredictable, with smooth sailing one moment and stormy seas the next, but asserts that love is the constant that will help her weather any situation.


The chorus reinforces the theme of love's constancy, declaring that it is the only true guide to navigate life's waters. Wynonna sings that only love can take her to the "other shore," and that despite all the different "flags" or experiences she's had, only love stands tall and alone as the ultimate beacon.


The lyrics of "Only Love" can be interpreted as a message of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. Wynonna encourages listeners to trust in love as a guiding force, even when everything else feels uncertain or out of control.


Line by Line Meaning

I have sailed a boat or two
I have experienced different events in my life


Out on the wild blue
In the vast ocean, where anything can happen


Yonder to dreams that rarely come true
In pursuit of dreams that may never be fulfilled


As far as I can see
Looking beyond the horizon


From the island of green
From a place of calm and stability


I can put my trust in just one thing
Believing in the power of true love


And only love sails straight from the harbor
Pure love always proceeds in a straightforward way


And only love will lead us to the other shore
True love is the only thing that can take us to our destination


Out of all the flags I've flown
Despite trying different things in life,


One flies high and stands alone
There is only one thing that makes me stand out or makes my life worth it


Only love
That one thing is true love


Peaceful waters, raging sea
Whether life is calm or turbulent


It's all the same to me
None of it matters to me as long as I have love


I can close my eyes and still be free
When faced with life's difficulties, I can still feel free with the power of love


When the waves come crashing down
Even in the midst of life's difficult moments


And the thunder rolls around
When life seems scary and unsettling


I can feel my feet on solid ground
I know I can find stability and strength through love




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROGER MURRAH, MARCUS HUMMON

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@MorrisBranch-jf6dq

70s 80s 90s country has that special something that is missing in country today...oh wait..its called authenticity and actual vocal talent and lived what they wrote about. God i miss it but glad i got to live through all of it❤

@MorrisBranch-jf6dq

The good ole days of TNN & CMT

@nativeflutterbynails3016

They are missed

@cjregister2032

Not the same anymore.

@snowflakewarrior

So true!!!

@fmk353

I was never a fan of the Judds. However, when Wynonna released this masterpiece, I changed my tune. Her voice is spectacular and instrumentation is fabulous. This is one of those songs that is perfect from the first note to the last.

@danroberts9050

What about that one note in the middle?

@gregspot

@@danroberts9050 It's still under review, being examined with an electron microscope.

@danroberts9050

@@gregspot Well I hope they hurry. Time's a wasting!

@jdcapps21

Well this isn’t the Judds, so I guess you still aren’t a fan.

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