Gotta Be You
One Direction Lyrics
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'Cause I'm the foolish one that you anointed with your heart
I tore it apart
And girl what a mess I made upon your innocence
And no woman in the world deserves this
But here I am asking you for one more chance
Can we fall, one more time?
Stop the tape and rewind
Oh and if you walk away I know I'll fade
'Cause there is nobody else
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's gotta be you
Only you
Now girl I hear it in your voice and how it trembles
When you speak to me I don't resemble, who I was
You've almost had enough
And your actions speak louder than words
And you're about to break from all you've heard
Don't be scared, I ain't going no where
I'll be here, by your side
No more fears, no more crying
But if you walk away
I know I'll fade
'Cause there is nobody else
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's gotta be you
Only you
Oh girl, can we try one more, one more time?
One more, one more, can we try?
One more, one more time
I'll make it better
One more, one more, can we try?
One more, one more,
Can we try one more time to make it all better?
'Cause its gotta be you
Its gotta be you
Only you
Only you
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's gotta be you
Only you
The song "Gotta Be You" by One Direction is a ballad about a man who is asking for a second chance after disappointing the woman he loves. He acknowledges that he made a mistake by tearing her heart apart and admits that she does not deserve to be treated that way. However, he begs her to forgive him and give him one more chance. The chorus of the song emphasizes how she is the only one he wants and that no one else can take her place. He also promises to be there for her and make things right.
This song resonates with many listeners because it captures the pain and regret that come with making mistakes in a relationship. The lyrics express a genuine desire to make things right, and the chorus emphasizes the depth of his feelings. The use of metaphors like "tearing her heart apart" and "making a mess upon her innocence" adds to the emotional intensity of the song. The ballad is accompanied by a beautiful melody and the vocal performances by the members of One Direction add to the poignancy of the lyrics.
Overall, "Gotta Be You" is a beautiful and sincere love song that showcases One Direction's ability to tell a story through their music. It takes the listener on a journey of regret and hope, reminding us that it is never too late to ask for forgiveness and try to make things right in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl I see it in your eyes you're disappointed
The singer notices that the girl he is addressing is not happy with him and that she feels let down in some way.
'Cause I'm the foolish one that you anointed with your heart
He feels that she trusted him with her heart, but he didn't respect or cherish that trust, and as a result, he did something stupid to hurt her.
I tore it apart
He acknowledges that his actions led to the destruction of her heart and their relationship.
And girl what a mess I made upon your innocence
He understands that his actions corrupted her purity and ruined the trust she had in him.
And no woman in the world deserves this
He acknowledges that no woman deserves to be treated the way he treated her.
But here I am asking you for one more chance
Despite everything he has done he is still hopeful that she will find a way to forgive him and give him another chance.
Can we fall, one more time?
He is asking if they can start over and rekindle what they once had.
Stop the tape and rewind
He is requesting that they go back to a time when things were good and try to rebuild their relationship from there.
Oh and if you walk away I know I'll fade
He is suggesting that without her, he will lose everything and be nothing without her in his life.
'Cause there is nobody else
He is emphasizing that he feels that she is the only one for him, and he cannot imagine a life without her in it.
Now girl I hear it in your voice and how it trembles
He is aware that she is still hurting and scared of being hurt again, and he can hear that pain in her voice when she speaks to him.
When you speak to me I don't resemble, who I was
He feels that he has changed and that he needs to show her that he is not the same person who hurt her before.
You've almost had enough
He recognizes that she has almost reached her breaking point and that she may not be willing to give him another chance.
And your actions speak louder than words
He understands that her actions towards him indicate that she is unhappy with him and that he needs to do something to change that.
And you're about to break from all you've heard
He knows that she has probably heard a lot of things about him, and that is taking a toll on her own emotions and how she feels about him.
Don't be scared, I ain't going no where
He is reassuring her that he is not going anywhere, and he will be there to help her get through it all.
I'll be here, by your side
He reiterates that he will be there for her whenever she needs him, and he will do whatever it takes to gain her trust and love back.
No more fears, no more crying
He promises her that she will have no more fears or tears as he will always take care of her.
Oh girl, can we try one more, one more time?
He is begging for another chance, asking if they can start over again and try to make things work.
I'll make it better
He is promising that he will make things better for her and will do whatever it takes to make her happy.
Can we try one more time to make it all better?
He is repeatedly asking for another chance to fix things and make everything right between them.
'Cause its gotta be you, only you
He is saying that she is the only one for him, and he wants to spend the rest of his life with her.
It's gotta be you, only you
He emphasizes that no one else can take her place in his life, and he only wants her.
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVE MAC, AUGUST RIGO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leesana8116
1:43 LIAM : Donāt be scared i aināt going no where š
I still remember how this line used to give me so much comfort when I was dealing with family problems. Now that Iām grown up and in my early 30s, the news about you has shattered me into pieces. I regret not supporting you as an individual because I was too broken myself. I was there for the band, but I couldnāt be there for you.
Your news still haunts me every night. Back in 2011, I used to play all your songs to help me sleep. Diana gave me so much comfort and chased away my loneliness. I may have grown up, but the little girl in me, who was 13 years old when she discovered you, cries herself to sleep every night.
I hope you are at peace, Payno. If the multiverse is real, God, please let him stay there longer.
It hurts so much losing an idol who helped you through your worst times.
RIP, Payno. šļøš¤
ILOVEYOU
@Namanj07
me in the chorus:
āBig brown pooooooooā
āChicken souuuuuuuupā
āItās king fuuuuuuuuuuā
āWrong size shoooooeā
āPikachuuuuuuuuuuuuā
āI love youuuuuuuuuuuā
āScooby dooooooooooā
āWinnie the poooooohhā
sings one of the above
@haley4973
Nobody:
Harry onstage:
"Wrong size shooooooooooooooe"
"Scooby Dooooooooooooooooooo"
"It's kung fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"
"I love chicken souuuuuuuuuuuuup"
"Big brown pooooooooooooooooo"
Thanks for so many likesā¤ļø
@sajath9822
[Liam:]
Girl I see it in your eyes you're disappointed
'Cause I'm the foolish one that you anointed with your heart
I tore it apart
And girl what a mess I made upon your innocence
And no woman in the world deserves this
But here I am asking you for one more chance
[Harry:]
Can we fall, one more time?
Stop the tape and rewind
Oh and if you walk away I know I'll fade
Cause there is nobody else
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's gotta be you
Only you
[Liam:]
Now girl I hear it in your voice and how it trembles
When you speak to me I don't resemble, who I was
You've almost had enough
And your actions speak louder than words
And you're about to break from all you've heard
Don't be scared, I ain't going no where
[Zayn:]
I'll be here, by your side
No more fears, no more crying
But if you walk away
I know I'll fade
'Cause there is nobody else
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's gotta be you
Only you
[Zayn:]
Oh girl, can we try one more, one more time?
One more, one more, can we try?
One more, one more time
I'll make it better
One more, one more, can we try?
One more, one more
Can we try one more time to make it all better?
[Harry:]
'Cause it's gotta be you
It's gotta be you
Only you
Only you
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's gotta be you
Only you
@amyolivia2008
no one:
me in the chorus:
āBig brown pooooooooā
āChicken souuuuuuuupā
āItās king fuuuuuuuuuuā
āWrong size shoooooeā
āPikachuuuuuuuuuuuuā
āI love youuuuuuuuuuuā
āScooby dooooooooooā
āWinnie the poooooohhā
sings one of the above
@annv995
Me singing GBY:
āBig brown pooooooooā
āChicken souuuuuuuupā
āItās king fuuuuuuuuuuā
āWrong size shoooooeā
āPikachuuuuuuuuuuuuā
āI love youuuuuuuuuuuā
āScooby dooooooooooā
āWinnie the poooooohhā
"I have no clueeeeeeee"
Can we try one more poo? ;)
omg thanks for 4k likes, Iām really surprised, we, the directioners, still alive... we were always alive. love y'all šš
@Steaktooowwnn
Rest in peace Liam Payne ā¤ you changed our lives forever
@samuelsonwatch8802
so sad...
@jessicaalmeida9887
I've never thought we eternal directioners would pass through a moment like this so early!!! ššššš
@Getoutofmykitchen333
I canāt believe it š
@_sashamarie
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@TessalonicaLumbang-l1g
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@idarogne
āDonāt be scared, I aināt going no whereā LIAMššš¹š¹
I canāt imagine the pain u felt, I wish u could see everything now. See how loved u are, rest in peace and I hope you found the peace u neededšš
@YoGurlShanilla
THAT HIT ME HARD TOO!!!!!!!! CAUSE I LOOKED RIGHT ABOVE ME AFTER HE SAID THAT
@Islander143
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@M.B.A-s8n
@@YoGurlShanilla i just made my self cry when Liamššššā¹ā¹ā¹ā¹ā¹šššššššššššššššššššš said that