One Time Lyrics – Jackson Wang (王嘉爾)

One Time Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
This part feels like someone thinking out loud after going through a really painful experience. They’re questioning if love even exists anymore in a world that seems so cold and fake. It’s like they trusted people deeply, saw them as family, shared real moments, and gave everything they had—but in the end, it turns out those connections were one-sided or fake. That kind of betrayal cuts deep, especially when everything felt so real. There’s also this feeling of regret for trying so hard to change someone by loving them fully, even when it wasn’t returned. Still, despite everything, they haven’t let go of hope. They still want to believe in love and trust, even if it’s risky and uncertain.

[Chorus]
This part keeps repeating the idea of “one time,” like they’re holding onto the hope that even if love has hurt them before, it only takes one true moment to make everything worth it. It’s almost like a chant, reminding themselves that love is still something everyone is chasing. People may act like they’ve got it figured out, but deep down, we’re all running in circles, looking for that real connection. The repetition makes it feel like a mantra—a way to keep going, to stay open to the idea that someday, somehow, real love will come around. It’s about believing that even just one genuine experience of love can make up for all the pain.