The One I Love
David Gray
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Gonna close my eyes Girl and watch you go Running through this life, darling Like a field of snow As the tracer glides In its graceful arc Send a little prayer out to ya 'Cross the falling dark Tell the repo man And the stars above That you're the one I love, yeah Perfect summers night Not a wind that breathes Just the bullets whispering gentle 'Mongst the new green leaves There's things I might have said Only wish I could Now I'm leaking life faster Then I'm leaking blood Tell the repo man And the stars above That you're the one I love You're the one I love The one I love Yee hee, yee hee Don't see Elysium Don't see no fiery hell Just the lights up bright, baby In the bay hotel Next wave coming in Like an ocean roar Won't you take my hand darling On that old dance floor We can twist and shout Do the turtle dove And you're the one I love You're the one I love The one I love Yee hee, yee hee
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Written by: CRAIG MCCLUNE, DAVID GRAY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"The One I Love" is a song by British singer-songwriter David Gray. His music is a blend of acoustic and electronic elements, leading him to be categorized as folktronica.
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Album ReleaseThe song was included in his sixth studio album, "Life in Slow Motion," which was released in 2005.
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Peak Chart Positions"The One I Love" reached #8 on the UK Singles Chart and #37 on the US Billboard Adult Top 40, making it one of Gray's most successful songs.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Monkmus, a popular music video and commercial director. It features black and white scenes that rotate around to reveal color scenes.
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Song MeaningGray stated in an interview with The Guardian that the song was inspired by a brother of a friend who was killed in the 2004 tsunami in Thailand. Despite its catchy tune and seemingly romantic title, the song is about death and loss.
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Live Performances"The One I Love" has been performed at many of David Gray's concerts both during the promotion of "Life in Slow Motion" and in the years that followed. It has become a fan favorite due to its emotional lyrics and powerful live renditions by Gray.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered the song in live performances and in recordings, further marking its influence and reach.
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Soundtrack AppearancesThe song was featured in the Paul Haggis movie "The Last Kiss," starring Zach Braff, and it was included in the film's soundtracks.
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Sales and CertificationsAlthough exact sales figures for the single are not available, the album "Life in Slow Motion" went Platinum in the UK, suggesting the song likely contributed significantly to the album's overall sales.
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Breach of Traditional Song StructureThe song is noted for its absence of a traditional chorus, presenting a continuous, flowing narrative about grief instead.
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