The One I Love

David Gray

About The One I Love

"The One I Love" is a song by David Gray. It was released in August 2005 as the first single from Life in Slow Motion. The song was produced by famed producer Marius de Vries and is Gray's second-highest achievement on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number eight. Worldwide, the song reached number six in Ireland, number 31 in New Zealand, and became a minor hit in Australia and certain European countries. The single was released as a two CD single and 7" vinyl set. "Everybody's Leaving Town," the B-side on CD1 and the 7", also appears on the Japanese version of Life in Slow Motion as a bonus track.  


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2005
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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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David Gray

David Gray (born 13 June 1968) is an English singer-songwriter from Sale, Greater Manchester. Gray released his first studio album in 1993 and received worldwide attention after the release of White Ladder six years later. It was the first of three UK chart-toppers in six years for Gray, the latter two of which also made the Top 17 in the USA. more »

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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.
Album Release
The song was included in his sixth studio album, "Life in Slow Motion," which was released in 2005.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Song Meaning
Gray 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.
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.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered the song in live performances and in recordings, further marking its influence and reach.
Soundtrack Appearances
The song was featured in the Paul Haggis movie "The Last Kiss," starring Zach Braff, and it was included in the film's soundtracks.
Sales and Certifications
Although 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.
Breach of Traditional Song Structure
The song is noted for its absence of a traditional chorus, presenting a continuous, flowing narrative about grief instead.

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