Released: 2019
“One Thing Right” by Kane Brown featuring Marshmello is a song about redemption and love. The lyrics describe a man who acknowledges his past mistakes and misdeeds but finds solace in the one good thing he has done: finding a loving and supportive partner.
The opening lines, “I’ve cheated and I’ve lied / I’ve broke down and I’ve cried / I’ve got nothing to hide no more,” set the tone. Kane admits his faults openly, showing he’s reached a point where he can no longer hide his past actions.
As the song continues, we hear more about his troubled past: “Known to be crazy, known to be wild / Mama had herself a little devilish child.” He paints a picture of a rebellious youth, someone who’s been in and out of trouble.
The chorus reveals the central theme: despite all his mistakes, he’s done one thing right by finding his partner. “I’ve been at the wrong place at the wrong time / Chasing all the wrong things most of my life / Been every kind of lost that you can’t find / But I got one thing right, you.”
Kane repeatedly acknowledges that he’s “been wrong about a million times,” yet his partner has stayed with him through it all. “You saw right through my pain / Kept us patient while I change.” This shows the depth of his partner’s love and patience.
In the end, the song is a heartfelt tribute to the redemptive power of love. Kane’s past is filled with regrets, but his relationship gives him hope and a sense of worth. It’s a modern country ballad that speaks to anyone who’s ever felt lost but found redemption through love.
