The first hit single (reached #9) of the American alternative rock group. The title and the beginning of the lyrics imply that it is a love song; however, it’s anything but…
From the album Document – carrying a strong political and social messages, in the time President Reagan pushed the pretentiou...
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
This one goes out to the one I love
This one goes out to the one I've left behind
A simple prop to occupy my time
This one goes out to the one I love
[Chorus]
Fire
Fire
[Verse 2]
This one goes out to the one I love
This one goes out to the one I've left behind
A simple prop to occupy my time
This one goes out to the one I love (Love)
[Chorus]
Fire (She's comin' down on her own, now)
Fire (She's comin' down on her own)
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Verse 3]
This one goes out to the one I love (Love)
This one goes out to the one I've left behind
Another prop has occupied my time
This one goes out to the one I love (Love)
[Chorus]
Fire (She's comin' down on her own, now)
Fire (She's comin' down on her own)
Fire (She's comin' down on her own, now)
Fire (She's comin' down on her own)
The One I Love was written by Michael Stipe & Mike Mills & Peter Buck & Bill Berry.
The One I Love was produced by R.E.M. & Scott Litt.
R.E.M. released The One I Love on Sat Aug 01 1987.