It Takes One To Know One
Roy Orbison · Other Songs - Roy Orbison
You say baby I'm a cheater
You oughta know that cheaters never win
Because it takes one to know one who will hurt you
It takes one to know one who'll make you blue
It takes one to know one like I know you
You're my kind hold my hand, use your mind understand
Baby, my baby don't blame me for playing and saying things unkind
you think baby I'm a loser
but I could win if you were close behind me
Because it takes one to know one who will love you
It takes one to know one who will cry for you
It takes one to know one like I know you
You're my kind hold my hand, use your mind understand
Baby, baby we're birds of a feather, baby, baby we'll live together
baby I'm yours you are mine
And it takes one to know one, it takes one to know one
yes it takes one to know one every time
It Takes One To Know One
Roy Orbison's 1964 single "It Takes One To Know One" stands as a defining example of his signature sound, blending lush orchestration with his distinctive, soaring vocals. Released during the height of his career, the track exemplifies the dramatic emotional depth and theatrical production that characterized his work in the early 1960s. The song's narrative explores themes of self-awareness and the complexities of relationships, delivered with a raw intensity that became a hallmark of Orbison's discography. As a staple of rock and roll history, the recording showcases his ability to craft anthems that resonate with universal feelings of longing and recognition, cementing his status as a legendary figure in American music.