Story Behind The Song
After breaking up with the love of his life. The singer is trying to find the strength to make it through the lonely nights. It is not a sad, pathetic story. It's a story of knowing that though things are rough, time will make it better
Song Description
Mellow vibe song. With Barry White type appeal.
| Song Length |
5:06 |
Genre |
R & B - General, R & B - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, Composed |
Subject |
Loneliness, Sadness |
| Similar Artists |
Babyface, Lou Rawls |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
'One Night At A Time'
Ron Parks Copyright 2004
(verse)
I lay here lonely, but I must be strong
I keep on listening to our favorite song
I'm a shell of a person, inside of me I'm hollow
The fact you are gone is a bit hard to swallow
(pre-chorus)
Another teardrop I'm holding back
My heart is hurt, I'm afraid it might crack
It won't be an easy, an easy thing to do
But I'm gonna find a way to get over loosing you
(chorus)
One night at a time, one night at a time
I'm gonna find the strength I need to find
One night at a time, one night at a time
(verse)
The daylight hours, don't seem as rough
Just keeping busy seems to help well enough
I can hide my feelings. No one will realize
It's a constant battle keeping tears from my eyes
(pre-chorus)
But when nighttime comes and I'm all alone
It takes all my strength not to pick up that phone
I'm not going to call you, it's not the thing to do
I need to move on and get over loosing you
(chorus)
One night at a time, one night at a time
I'm gonna find the strength I need to find
One night at a time, one night at a time
(bridge)
I lay here holding, your picture up against my chest
I'm trying to keep from losing my mind, I'm not getting much rest
These memories fly around the room, like bats in a cave
It's your kiss I need and your love I crave
(verse)
Here comes the sunrise, with rays of hope
It means I made it, I was able to cope
Though I still love you, it's starting to slowly fade
If I keep it together, I think I got it made
(chorus out)
One night at a time, one night at a time
Looks like I found the strength I needed to find
One night at a time, one night at a time
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