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Be the One Lyrics
by Dua Lipa
Lyricist: Dua Lipa, Stephen Gordon, Andrew Grey
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Be the One Lyrics
I see the moon, I see the moon, I see the moon
Oh when you're looking at the Sun
Not a fool, I'm not a fool, not a fool
No you're not fooling anyone
Oh but when you're gone
When you're gone, when you're gone
Oh baby, all the lights go out
Thinking oh that, baby, I was wrong
I was wrong, I was wrong
Come back to me, baby, we can work this out
Oh baby come on, let me get to know you
Just another chance so that I can show
That I won't let you down and run
No I won't let you down and run
'Cause I could be the one
I could be the one
I could be the one
I could be the one
I see in blue, I see in blue, I see in blue
Oh, when you see everything in red
And there's nothing that I wouldn't do for you
Do for you, do for you
Oh 'cause you got inside my head
Oh but when you're gone
When you're gone, when you're gone
Oh baby, all the lights go out
Thinking oh that, baby, I was wrong
I was wrong, I was wrong
Come back to me, baby, we can work this out
Oh baby come on, let me get to know you
Just another chance so that I can show
That I won't let you down and run
No I won't let you down and run
'Cause I could be the one
I could be the one
I could be the one
Be the one, be the one, be the one, be the one
Be the one, be the one (I could be the one)
Be the one, be the one, be the one, be the one
Be the one, be the one (I could be the one)
Be the one, be the one, be the one, be the one
Be the one, be the one (I could be the one)
Be the one, be the one, be the one, be the one
Be the one, be the one (Will you be mine?)
Oh baby come on, let me get to know you
Just another chance so that I can show
That I won't let you down and run
No I won't let you down and run
'Cause I could be the one
I could be the one
I could be the one
Meaning of Be the One
“Be the One” by Dua Lipa is a shimmering, synth-drenched plea for connection wrapped in a potent cocktail of yearning and desperate optimism. The core theme revolves around a captivating but elusive individual – “you” – who has vanished, leaving the singer consumed by an almost feverish desire to reclaim their attention and affection. The repeated imagery of celestial bodies – the moon and sun juxtaposed with red – establishes a dramatic, almost operatic scale for this emotional pursuit. The lyrics paint a picture of being utterly enthralled, blinded by attraction ("I see in blue"), and subsequently devastated by absence (“all the lights go out”). Lipa’s vocal delivery, initially breathy and vulnerable, builds to an insistent chorus demanding a second chance, driven by the repeated mantra “I could be the one.” This isn't merely about romantic love; it’s a statement of self-worth and a bold assertion of potential. The lines "That I won't let you down and run" underscore a willingness to prove herself, suggesting a past rejection or a fear of abandonment fueling her determination.
Ultimately, the song’s brilliance lies in its cyclical structure and layered meaning. The repetition of “I could be the one” isn’t just a catchy hook; it’s a declaration of unwavering belief in her own capacity to captivate and hold someone's attention. Lipa successfully conveys a feeling of raw vulnerability alongside an undeniable strength, crafting a timeless anthem about chasing a dream – or perhaps, a lost love – with unapologetic fervor. The final, whispered “Will you be mine?” encapsulates the core question driving the entire song: can she convince this enigmatic figure to see her as *the* one?
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