“One More Time” by Lone Tells – A Song Feature

 

     While the acoustic arrangement is inviting and the lyrics are both intelligent and heartfelt, the defining strength of “One More Time” lies in its harmonization. The vocal layers do more than shape the engaging melodies—they feature a multidimensional texturing that sets the song apart from our other song recommendations.
 
     At the start of the single from Lone Tells, the vocal layers blend into a unified and peaceful harmony, evoking the warmth and reverence of a church choir. Later, the emotions of the voices diverge, adding a second dimension to the harmony.  At times, the emotional difference is subtle, but readily apparent. But it’s most striking around 1:18, when the “backing” vocal adopts a pensive nature. “One More Time” is a track that will withstand “the test of time,” as repeated listens reveal new interests, especially when focusing on the dynamics of the lead and backing vocals.
 
     The instrumentation is driven by acoustic guitar that shares characteristics of elegance with a harp. The percussion lives in the lower frequencies, sometimes light and other times with a force that contrasts with the gentleness of the melody. Lone Tells end “One More Time” with a do-it-yourself feel, as there is a sound similar to laying down an instrument following completion of a song. The sound occurs after the melody ends, leaving little doubt that it was left intentionally.
 
     Lone Tells is an English-language singer and musician from Ukraine. He explains:
  “My new song is about loss and longing for what is dear to us, about our loved ones and the people we hold close. The song speaks about how unprepared we are to accept parting with someone or something that truly matters to us. From the very first sketches to the final version, the song took a little over a year to complete.”
 
     The lyrics are included at the bottom of this post. When asked about the mention of “Bother Way,” Lone Tells said:
  “That line is somewhat metaphorical. I created a kind of street and called it Bother Way. It’s that restless road on the street that leads to peace, a sort of fictional location, a personification of a departing path. To walk along it means to die, to leave this life. And the line ‘Someone has to go in a Bother Way on me’ means that when those dear to us leave, they pass, in a way, through us, leaving a mark forever.”
 
     Finally, regarding the motivation for “One More Time,” he shared his story about losing his grandmother and his dog, as well as experiencing a stress-induced temporary loss of hearing in one ear:
  “The thing is, work on this track went on for about a year. I started it in October 2024, when my grandmother was seriously ill. Then I continued working on it in December 2024, when my grandmother passed away from her illness. After that I went through a lot of stress, and because of it I lost hearing in one ear for a little over 30 days in January. After that, I kept coming back to this song from time to time. At the beginning of this year, my dog died. And I found the strength and the emotions to finally finish this song.”
 
     “One More Time” by Lone Tells

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Lyrics of “One More Time” by Lone Tells
Oh I need you one more time
Oh my love survives
Oh I need you one more time
Oh we're living our lives
 
Someone has to go in a Bother Way on me
One more one more time when it feels get enough of time
I waste time around the day.
Everything is walking by
Almost gonna leave my tries to something try
 
Oh I need you one more time
Oh my love survives
Oh I need you one more time
Oh we're living our lives