One And Only
Adele(아델) Lyrics


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You've been on my mind
I grow fonder every day
Lose myself in time
Just thinking of your face
God only knows why it's taken me
So long to let my doubts go
You're the only one that I want
I don't know why I'm scared
I've been here before
Every feeling, every word
I've imagined it all
You'll never know if you never try
To forget your past and simply be mine

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
I promise I'm worthy
To hold in your arms
So come on and give me the chance
To prove I am the one who can walk that mile
Until the end starts

If I've been on your mind
You hang on every word I say
Lose yourself in time
At the mention of my name
Will I ever know how it feels to hold you close
And have you tell me
Whichever road I choose, you'll go?

I don't know why I'm scared
'Cause I've been here before
Every feeling, every word
I've imagined it all
You'll never know if you never try
To forget your past and simply be mine

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
I promise I'm worthy, mm
To hold in your arms
So come on and give me the chance
To prove I am the one who can walk that mile
Until the end starts

I know it ain't easy giving up your heart
I know it ain't easy giving up your heart
Nobody's perfect
(I know it ain't easy giving up your heart)
Trust me I've learned it
Nobody's perfect
(I know it ain't easy giving up your heart)
Trust me I've learned it
Nobody's perfect
(I know it ain't easy giving up your heart)
Trust me I've learned it
Nobody's perfect
(I know it ain't easy giving up your heart)
Trust me I've learned it

So I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
I promise I'm worthy
To hold in your arms
So come on and give me the chance
To prove that I am the, one who can walk that mile
Until the end starts

Come on and give me the chance




To prove that I am the one who can, walk that mile
Until the end starts

Overall Meaning

In Adele's song, "One and Only," the singer expresses her feelings for someone she has been thinking about constantly. She says that she is growing fonder of this person every day and loves to lose herself in thoughts of his face. However, she is scared to take a chance with him because she has been hurt before. She pleads with him to let her be his one and only and promises that she is worthy of being held in his arms.


There is a sense of vulnerability in the lyrics as Adele admits that she is scared to take a chance on love. She has been hurt before and knows how painful it can be. Yet, she believes that this person is worth the risk, and she is willing to do whatever it takes to prove it. The song's message is about taking risks in love and not being afraid to let go of the past.


Line by Line Meaning

You've been on my mind
You have been constantly in my thoughts


I grow fonder every day
I am becoming increasingly in love with you with each passing day


Lose myself in time
I get lost in thoughts of you for hours


Just thinking of your face
The mere thought of your face is enough to make me happy


God only knows why it's taken me so long to let my doubts go
I can't explain why I have taken so long to let go of my doubts about our relationship, but now I am ready to do so


You're the only one that I want
You are the only person I want to be with, to love and cherish for the rest of my life


I don't know why I'm scared
I am unsure why I am feeling anxious or nervous about our future together


I've been here before
I have experienced similar doubts in past relationships


Every feeling, every word, I've imagined it all
I have imagined how our relationship could be and all of the feelings and words that could come with it


You'll never know if you never try
You won't know what could be possible between us if you don't give us a chance


To forget your past and simply be mine
I want you to let go of any past relationships or baggage and be in a loving relationship with me


I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
I want you to take a chance on me and make me your one and only love


I promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms
I assure you that I am worthy of being held and loved by you


So come on and give me the chance to prove I am the one who can walk that mile
Please give me an opportunity to show you that I am the one who can love you through thick and thin


If I've been on your mind, you hang on every word I say
If you have been thinking about me, then you listen closely to everything I say


Will I ever know how it feels to hold you close and have you tell me whichever road I choose, you'll go?
I wonder if I will ever get to hold you close and hear you promise to support me no matter what path I choose


Nobody's perfect, (I know it ain't easy giving up your heart) Trust me I've learned it
I understand that nobody is perfect and that it can be difficult to open up and be vulnerable with someone else


Come on and give me the chance to prove that I am the one who can walk that mile
Please give me a chance to demonstrate that I am the person who can handle any challenges that come along with our relationship


Until the end starts
I want to love and cherish you for as long as I live




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ADELE LAURIE BLUE ADKINS, GREG WELLS, DANIEL D. WILSON

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