A native of Connecticut, Taos first started playing around age seven, and was writing songs and playing in bands by his teens. However, it was soccer that first took up most of his attention. A gifted athlete, he made the All New England team during his senior year of high school and went on to play for two years at Vassar. However, by college he was focusing more and more on music, playing in a band influenced by the Shins, Arctic Monkeys, and the Strokes. After graduating Vassar, he moved to Brooklyn and began working on his solo material. In 2015, he released the GUITS EP, which featured the tracks "Bangs" and "Simple and Sober." He garnered attention online, and more tracks followed as he moved in a more varied electronic direction. In 2017, he issued the single "Off My Mind," recorded in Los Angeles with production duo TŌN (aka Adam Korbesmeyer and Jerry Lang).
Only One
Aaron Taos Lyrics
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Feeling like it's cocaine
Man, I'm so high
She my little low flame
Add a bit of propane, set me on fire
God as my witness, I ain't never said this
But I think I'm done
She the girl that I'm thinking of
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
My daddy was a player, women by the acre
Always had a fling
He said time your time boy
Lotta things to try for before you buy a ring
But God as my witness, think I might be finished
Dad, I had my fun
I never want another love
She got me out good, she know
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one
Find me when the lights are down low
I'll be waiting for you, I'll be waiting for you
Maybe we are moving too fast
But I wanna make this last, I wanna make this last
Find me when the lights are down low
I'll be waiting for you, I'll be waiting for you
Maybe we are moving too fast
But I wanna make this last, I wanna make this last
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one
In "Only One," Aaron Taos sings about the realization that he has found the one person he wants to be with forever. Taos expresses his gratitude and admiration for his partner by comparing his feelings to those of cocaine and fire - intense and addictive. He also acknowledges the advice that his dad gave him about playing the field before settling down, but after meeting this girl, he knows he's ready to commit to only her. The chorus repeats that she is the only one he wants and needs, and he is content waiting for her and making their relationship last.
Taos's lyrics in this song are relatable to anyone who has ever struggled to find love or questioned if they were ready for a committed relationship. The metaphorical language adds depth to the message of the song and helps convey the overwhelming emotions one can feel when they find their soulmate.
One interesting fact about "Only One" is that it was inspired by Taos's personal experiences with love and relationships. Taos has said that he wanted to write something that was honest and meaningful to him, which is why the song feels so authentic and relatable. Another cool tidbit is that the music video for "Only One" was filmed in Taos's grandparents' backyard in Connecticut.
Line by Line Meaning
Got myself a good thing
Feeling like it's cocaine
Man, I'm so high
She my little low flame
Add a bit of propane, set me on fire
I found someone special and it's making me feel really great. She's like a low-key attraction, but she sets me on fire and I can't get enough of her.
God as my witness, I ain't never said this
But I think I'm done
I never want another love
She the girl that I'm thinking of
I swear to god this is true, I never thought I'd feel this way, but I know that I don't want anyone else. The only person on my mind is her.
My daddy was a player, women by the acre
Always had a fling
He said time your time boy
Lotta things to try for before you buy a ring
But God as my witness, think I might be finished
Dad, I had my fun
I never want another love
She got me out good, she know
My dad was a womanizer and had many lovers. He told me to take my time and explore before settling down. But despite that, I think I'm ready to commit to this one girl. I don't want anyone else because she's got me hooked.
Find me when the lights are down low
I'll be waiting for you, I'll be waiting for you
Maybe we are moving too fast
But I wanna make this last, I wanna make this last
Let's make this work even when things get tough. I'll be there for you in the low moments and we can work on this together. We might be moving too fast, but I want to make sure that we last.
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one, she's the only
She's the only one
She's the only one for me. There's no doubt about it. She's the one I want to spend my life with and nobody else compares.
Writer(s): Aaron Steinberg, Matthew Young
Contributed by Elliot S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sebastián Pasos
Keep up, I loved this song!
Linda Twala
Lovely piece of work.
Sebastián Pasos
You're so underrated