Only One
Bess Rogers Lyrics
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What if all these words that I whisper softly only cause you pain?
Blurring the lines to see you're the only one like me.
Count from 1 to 10, but these heavy eyes are just about to burst
Open up my mouth; but you nod your head before i say a word
And now the differences are buried in kisses.
Bending my mind to believe you're the only one like me.
Oh, I can feel it now your gravity colliding into mine.
Pieces of your skin in fingernails the layers peel with time.
So when the light reflects, showing your image,
Focus my eyes to see you're the only one like me.
In this song, Bess Rogers seems to be grappling with the idea of individuality and uniqueness in a relationship. She wonders whether she and her partner truly understand each other's perspectives and experiences, or if their communication is merely a surface-level exchange of words that ultimately cause more harm than good. The opening lines suggest that even though they may be using the same language, they may not be truly hearing each other. Rogers then expresses a desire to see beyond the apparent differences and find a deeper connection with her partner, acknowledging that they may be the only ones like each other.
The second verse seems to emphasize the physical aspects of their relationship, with Rogers describing the intense attraction she feels towards her partner. She speaks of their bodies colliding and their skin intermingling, suggesting a deep physical and emotional connection. However, despite this closeness, there still seems to be a sense of distance or miscommunication. Rogers mentions how her partner nods their head before she even speaks, as if they already know what she is going to say. In the end, she hopes to overcome these barriers and truly see her partner for who they are, the only one like her.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing into my ear, are we really hearing any sounds the same?
Are we truly resonating with each other, or is it just an illusion?
What if all these words that I whisper softly only cause you pain?
I fear that my words of affection may be hurting you instead.
Blurring the lines to see you're the only one like me.
I am blurring the boundaries of our differences to realize that we are alike.
Count from 1 to 10, but these heavy eyes are just about to burst
I am trying to keep calm but feeling overwhelmed to the point of tears.
Open up my mouth; but you nod your head before i say a word
You seem to understand me without me having to explain myself.
And now the differences are buried in kisses.
Our love is overpowering our individual disparities.
Bending my mind to believe you're the only one like me.
I am trying to convince myself that you are the only person with whom I truly connect.
Oh, I can feel it now your gravity colliding into mine.
I can sense the intense attraction between us and how it merges into one.
Pieces of your skin in fingernails the layers peel with time.
The longer we are together, the deeper our connection becomes.
So when the light reflects, showing your image,
When I look at you under a different light,
Focus my eyes to see you're the only one like me.
I realize that you are the only person who truly understands me as I am.
Contributed by Nicholas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.