Only One
Yellowcard Lyrics
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And I can't, I can't pick up the pieces
And I've thrown my words all around
But I can't, I can't give you a reason
I feel so broken up (so broken up)
And I give up (I give up)
I just wanna tell you so you know
Here I go
Scream my lungs out and try to get to you
You are my only one
I let go
But there's just no one that gets me like you do
You are my only
My only one
Made my mistakes, let you down
And I can't, I can't hold on for too long
Ran my whole life in the ground
And I can't, I can't get up when your gone
And something's breaking up (breaking up)
I feel like giving up (like giving up)
I won't walk out until you know
Here I go
Scream my lungs out and try to get to you
You are my only one
I let go
There's just no one that gets me like you do
You are my only
My only one
Here I go
So dishonestly
Leave a note
For you, my only one
And I know
You can see right through me
So let me go
And you will find someone
Here I go
Scream my lungs out and try to get to you
You are my only one
I let go
There's just no one, no one like you
You are my only
My only one
My only one
My only one
My only one
You are my only
My only one
The song "Only One" by Yellowcard is a heartbreaking ballad about a failed relationship. The lyrics depict a person who feels broken and helpless after losing their significant other. The singer acknowledges their mistakes and shortcomings that led to the downfall of their relationship. They express their desire to reconnect with their former partner and the pain of not being able to move on.
The chorus of the song consists of a desperate attempt by the singer to get back together with their partner. They scream their lungs out, hoping to reach them and convey their feelings. The singer admits that their former partner is the only one who understands them, and without them, they feel lost and disconnected from the world. The bridge of the song shows the character's vulnerability and desire for forgiveness, as they leave a note for their former partner, hoping to start over.
Overall, the song "Only One" is a powerful representation of the pain of heartbreak, regret, and the longing for reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken, this fragile thing now
I feel broken and fragile right now
And I can't, I can't pick up the pieces.
I am not able to put myself back together
And I've thrown my words all around,
I have been trying to explain myself
But I can't, I can't give you a reason.
But I'm unable to give you a reason why things are the way they are
I feel so broken up (so broken up),
I feel shattered
And I give up (I give up),
I'm on the verge of giving up
I just want to tell you so you know..
I just want you to know how I feel
Here I go,
I'm going to try something
Scream my lungs out and try to get to you,
I will express myself as loudly as possible to get through to you
You are my only one.
You are the only one who understands me
I let go,
I'm going to stop trying to control things and let them happen
There's just no one that gets me like you do
No one else understands me the way you do
Made my mistakes, let you down
I have messed up and hurt you in the past
And I can't, I can't hold on for too long.
I'm not sure how much longer I can keep going
Ran my whole life in the ground
I've destroyed my own life
And I can't, I can't get up when your gone.
I'm unable to function without you
And something's breaking up (breaking up),
I feel like something is falling apart
I feel like giving up (like giving up),
I'm so close to giving up
I won't walk out until you know..
I won't leave until I know you understand how I feel
So dishonestly.
I'm not being truthful
Leave a note
I'm going to write a letter
For you my only one.
For you, the only person who gets me
And I know,
I understand
You can see right through me.
You know me better than I know myself
So let me go
If you don't want me, set me free
And you will find someone.
You will find someone else
There's just no one, no one like you
There is no one else quite like you
My only one
You are the only one for me
You are my only,
You are the only one I need
My only one.
You're the only one who gets me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Word Collections Publishing, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Eric Harper, Longineu Warren Iii Parsons, Peter Michael Mosely, Sean Michael Wellman-Mackin, William Ryan Key
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@fitrianurmastuti9544
Broken this fragile thing now
And I can't, I can't pick up the pieces
And I've thrown my words all around
But I can't, I can't give you a reason
I feel so broken up (so broken up)
And I give up (I give up)
I just want to tell you so you know
Here I go
Scream my lungs out
Try to get to you
You are my only one
I let go
There's just no one that gets me like you do
You are my only, my only one
Made my mistakes, let you down
And I can't, I can't hold on for too long
Ran my whole life in the ground
And I can't, I can't get up when you're gone
And something's breaking up (breaking up)
I feel like giving up
I won't walk out until you know
Here I go
Scream my lungs out
Try to get to you
You are my only one
I let go
There's just no one who gets me like you do
You are my only, my only one
Here I go
So dishonestly
Leave a note
For you, my only one
And I know you can see right through me
So let me go and you will find someone
Here I go
Scream my lungs out
Try to get to you
You are my only one
I let go
There's just no one, no one like you
You are my only, my only one
My only one
My only one
My only one
You are my only, my only one
@mr.selfimprovement3241
I'm 37 years-old this year (2023) - officially entering my middle-age - and I listened to this song on loop for an entire year after their Ocean Avenue CD originally released. I bought it BEFORE everyone knew who they were, because I had been a fan of some of their previous songs (like October Nights and For Pete's Sake) from their previous album (One For the Kids) after I had been exposed to it on the 2001 XBOX game Amped. 🤙
I remember it was 2004 and instead of starting college that year (Class of 04)... I was instead REAPEATING 12th grade (again). I failed my last year of High School and was really depressed over losing my friends as a result; I was also dealing with some (MEGA) heavy/bad stuff going on at home that had me really messed up and in a dark place (partly why I failed in the first place)... and then there was this girl that I had been pining-over (who was two years younger than me) who I had a serious crush on for over two years... but like the movies and songs, she didn't even know I existed (cheer leader type). 😑
So, I remember that I listened to this song (specifically) on repeat over-and-over on the new 'no-skip' portable CD player I bought from my first ever part-time job flipping burgers, for the 1-hour bus ride I had every-single-morning too AND from school, during my senior year to help me cope; Ryan Keys anthems of rebellion and lost loves always made me both empowered... and honestly depressed at the same time (I guess, I was a bit of a reluctant first-gen modern American emo)... 🤷
The funny thing is that this song still hits in a weird way - I know it shouldn't at this point given where people my age SHOULD be in life... but I guess it does for me specifically. I'm 37 and I STILL haven't found that special girl who gets me (Probably won't now), and I still feel out of place with the people around me because I have so little in common with the people my own age. None of the same life experiences, none of the same experiences with relationships, and really little in common financially either... so oddly enough this song STILL depresses me, because it reminds me of days that I never would have imagined I would look back as 'BETTER DAYS.' 🫡
lol, crazy how life works out.
Here's me pouring one out for broken kids, with broken dreams to become my fellow F**ckups screaming into middle-age - let's soak our woes and regret with thoughts of better days:
"Too better days, and better music - here's to those lost kids, those dreamers we used to be, and what could have been if things had been different. They deserved better from the world... but at least they had d@mn good music!" 🍺
@taleshamohammed5567
2024 and it's still a timeless song❤
@andre2776
O tempo passa rápido demais! A vida é um privilégio imenso! Saúde para todos! Somos todos irmãos!
@kelliehoffman8131
It's safe to say, it was not a phase. I just turned 30 and this is still a banger.
@DivinitySaid
💗
@deannasbluefish
I'm 41 and same.
@coreymitchell163
Back when music videos were still on MTV...
@kelliehoffman8131
@Corey Mitchell I actually have a serious hatred for "maps" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs because of how many times I heard it on MTV while getting ready for school.
@tawnikitari
That's what I have on my bio. "It wasn't just a phase 🥀" haha my emo never died.
@Danny0Poland
It's 2023 and this masterpiece is still on my playlist. Awesome work
@jlotus100
same