Discover the story of the song > One – Johnny Cash

The protagonist sings about how he is not sure if things will get better in his relationship or if they will stay the same. He talks about how important it is to care for and share a love, but also that it can easily fade if not nurtured. He wonders if his partner has come to seek forgiveness or to play savior, and acknowledges that they have hurt each other, but that they are also here to carry each other through life.