In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I know you're tried your best
But that's not good enough for me
Understand, nevertheless
Love's gotta go both ways
Well you push me to the left
Then you push me to the right
But you gotta meet me in the middle
If you want to make this right
But you gotta believe...
So here it is, here it is, baby here it is...
I want to help you out, tell you what it's all about
What I feel, what I need, how's it gonna be
So what you want to do, what you really want to do
Cause I've decided everything I want from you
One sided love
Is never gonna work
So let me tell you something
That' I'm sure you've never heard of
Tender love and care
In case you're unaware
So I tell you what
Let me tell you where it's at
Hit me with your best shot
I'm giving you a second chance
But you gotta understand
If you don't know how to love me
I will find someone who can
So read my lips for the last time
I tell you now with no regret
If you don't get your act together
Even your name, I will forget
I want to help you out, tell you what it's all about
What I feel, what I need, how's it gonna be
So what you want to do, what you really want to do
Cause I've decided everything I want from you
One sided love
Is never gonna work
So let me tell you something
That I'm sure you've never heard of
Tender love and care
In case you're unaware
So I tell you what
Let me tell you where it's at
Hit me with your best shot
(Best shot...best shot...)
One sided love.
One sided love
Is never gonna work
So let me tell you something
That I'm sure you've never heard of
Tender love and care
In case you're unaware
So I tell you what
Let me tell you where it's at baby
But that's not good enough for me
Understand, nevertheless
Love's gotta go both ways
Well you push me to the left
Then you push me to the right
But you gotta meet me in the middle
If you want to make this right
But you gotta believe...
So here it is, here it is, baby here it is...
I want to help you out, tell you what it's all about
What I feel, what I need, how's it gonna be
So what you want to do, what you really want to do
Cause I've decided everything I want from you
One sided love
Is never gonna work
So let me tell you something
That' I'm sure you've never heard of
Tender love and care
In case you're unaware
So I tell you what
Let me tell you where it's at
Hit me with your best shot
I'm giving you a second chance
But you gotta understand
If you don't know how to love me
I will find someone who can
So read my lips for the last time
I tell you now with no regret
If you don't get your act together
Even your name, I will forget
I want to help you out, tell you what it's all about
What I feel, what I need, how's it gonna be
So what you want to do, what you really want to do
Cause I've decided everything I want from you
One sided love
Is never gonna work
So let me tell you something
That I'm sure you've never heard of
Tender love and care
In case you're unaware
So I tell you what
Let me tell you where it's at
Hit me with your best shot
(Best shot...best shot...)
One sided love.
One sided love
Is never gonna work
So let me tell you something
That I'm sure you've never heard of
Tender love and care
In case you're unaware
So I tell you what
Let me tell you where it's at baby
Lyrics submitted by DallasLeigh
One Sided Love Lyrics as written by Javier Garza Emilio Jr. Estefan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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I don't care if you don't love me. I'll sit here and write all night about this one-sided love.
There's no encryption needed. This new line needs repeated. Not for me. Not for you. For anyone who needs to understand about one-side love.
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