One Place

Everything But the Girl · Works [2007]

A summer evening; I walk past the window,

Baby's crying; Someone's cooking dinner;

There's laughter on the TV

Someone's learning the violin.

How at home, it heals

At times like this, I feel that...



CHORUS:

I would like to live like anybody else

In one place

And I could be happy and fulfilled

In one place



So I get the map out

And draw a line of where we've been

It goes thru sea and sky

Twenty-five planes this year

And it's only July...

This is not some Bible, like on the road

It's just a song about coming home

And whether...



CHORUS:

I would like to live like anybody else

In one place

And I could be happy and fulfilled

In one place



And you know that I have found

That I'm happiest weaving from town to town

And you know Bruce said

we should keep moving 'round

Maybe we all get too tied down, I don't know

Hell, I don't know

I'm happy to be home (Still alive)

Happy to be home...



In the end, if you take care

You can be happy or unhappy anywhere



CHORUS:

And I think we maybe all rely too much

On one place

I know I never would deny the need

For one place



So I get the map out (get the map out)

Yeah I get the map out (get the map out)

C'mon, get the map out (get the map out)

Get the map out (get the map out)

One Place

One Place stands as a reflective song in the later discography of Everything But the Girl, appearing on their 2007 compilation Works. By this era, the duo of Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt had long established themselves as pioneers of sophisticated pop and soulful alternative music. The track captures the band's signature blend of introspective songwriting and polished production, showcasing their ability to craft intimate soundscapes that resonate with emotional depth. While the song benefits from the duo's extensive experience, it remains a testament to their enduring chemistry and musical evolution. The recording highlights their consistent commitment to quality, offering listeners a moment of quiet contemplation within a broader catalogue of acclaimed works. It serves as a reminder of the band's lasting influence on the genre, maintaining the high standards that defined their career throughout the decades.