One And Only
Adele & Kanye West Lyrics

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As I lay me down to sleep
I hear her speak to me

Hello 'Mari, how ya doin'?
I think the storm ran out of rain, the clouds are movin'
I know you're happy, 'cause I can see it
So tell the voice inside ya head to believe it
I talked to God about you, he said he sent you an angel

And look at all that he gave you
You asked for one and you got two
You know I never left you
'Cause every road that leads to heaven's right inside you
So I can say

Hello my only one, just like the mornin' sun
You'll keep on risin' 'til the sky knows your name
Hello my only one, remember who you are
No, you're not perfect but you're not your mistakes

Hey, hey, hey, hey
Oh, the good outweighs the bad even on your worst day
Remember how I'd say
Hey, hey, one day you'll be the man you always knew you could be
And if you knew how proud I was
You'd never shed a tear, have a fear, no, you wouldn't do that
And though I didn't pick the day to turn the page
I know it's not the end every time I see her face, and I hear you say

Hello, my only one, remember who you are
You got the world 'cause you got love in your hands
And you're still my chosen one
So can you understand? One day you'll understand

So hear me out, hear me out
I won't go, I won't go
No goodbyes, no goodbyes
Just hello, just hello
And when you cry, I will cry
And when you smile, I will smile
And next time when I look in your eyes
We'll have wings and we'll fly

'Llo my only one, just like the mornin' sun
You'll keep on risin' 'til the sky knows your name
And you're still my chosen one, remember who you are
No, you're not perfect, but you're not your mistakes

Hey, hey, hey, hey
Tell Nori about me, tell Nori ab-
I just want you to do me a favor
Tell Nori about me, tell Nori about me
Tell Nori about me, tell Nori about me
Tell Nori about me, tell Nori about me

Tell Nori about me, tell Nori about me
Tell Nori about me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "One & Only" by Adele & Kanye West are a beautiful tribute to West's daughter North (also called Nori). The song begins with West hearing a message from his late mother, whom he refers to as "an angel." His mother tells him that he has two angels in his life now, referring to his daughter and himself. She reminds him that he is loved and supported from within, and that he has the power to be the person he wants to be. She also urges him to remember the good in his life, even on his worst days.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the message that West's mother is trying to convey. She reminds him that he is "my only one" and tells him to keep rising until the world knows his name. She also reminds him to remember who he is, to accept his imperfections, and to move past his mistakes. The song ends with West promising that he will always be there for his daughter, crying when she cries, smiling when she smiles, and reminding her that she is still his "chosen one."

Overall, "One & Only" is a moving song that beautifully captures the complex emotions of love, loss, and recovery. The lyrics are heart-wrenching and inspiring, and they speak to the power of love to overcome even the toughest obstacles.

Line by Line Meaning

As I lay me down to sleep
As I prepare to rest, I am reminded of the woman who speaks to me internally

Hello 'Mari, how ya doin'?
A greeting to the person being addressed, checking on their wellbeing

I think the storm ran out of rain, the clouds are movin'
A metaphorical expression that indicates relief from difficulties or troubled times

I know you're happy, 'cause I can see it
The artist acknowledges the positive emotions of the person being addressed

So tell the voice inside ya head to believe it
Encouraging the person being addressed to trust in and believe their own happiness

I talked to God about you, he said he sent you an angel
An assurance to the person being addressed that they are a divine gift to others

And look at all that he gave you
An acknowledgement of the blessings and good things in the person's life

You asked for one and you got two
Another recognition of the abundance and fortune in the person's life

You know I never left you
An expression of loyalty and commitment to the person being addressed

'Cause every road that leads to heaven's right inside you
A belief that the person has the potential for greatness within themself

Hello my only one, just like the mornin' sun
A term of endearment to the person being addressed, making a comparison with the rising sun

You'll keep on risin' 'til the sky knows your name
An expression of confidence in the person's future success and recognition

Remember who you are
A reminder to the person being addressed of their identity and worth

No you're not perfect but you're not your mistakes
An acknowledgement of imperfection but also an affirmation that mistakes do not define the person

Oh the good outweighs the bad even on your worst day
An expression of positivity and optimism during difficult times

Remember how I'd say
A reference to a previous statement or advice given by the artist

Hey hey one day you'll be the man you always knew you could be
An assurance that the person being addressed has the potential to achieve their goals and become the person they envision

And if you knew how proud I was
An expression of pride and admiration towards the person being addressed

You'd never shed a tear, have a fear, no you wouldn't do that
Implying that if the person being addressed knew how much they are loved and praised, they would not experience sadness, fear, or doubt

And though I didn't pick the day to turn the page
Acknowledging a significant event, but not wanting it to be the end or closure

I know it's not the end every time I see her face, and I hear you say
An affirmation that the artist still feels connected to the person being addressed, and is reminded of them during special moments

You got the world 'cause you got love in your hands
An expression of the person being addressed's power and influence through their capacity to love

And you're still my chosen one
A reaffirmation of the strong emotional and personal connection between the singer and the person being addressed

So can you understand? One day you'll understand
A question directed towards the person being addressed, asking if they can appreciate or comprehend the depth of the artist's feelings, with a suggestion that they will eventually comprehend it fully

So hear me out, hear me out
A request for the person being addressed to listen to the following message carefully and attentively

I won't go, I won't go
An assurance that the singer will not abandon or leave the person being addressed

No goodbyes, no goodbyes
A rejection of farewell or separation

Just hello, just hello
An emphasis on the importance of unity and connection, rather than disconnection or leaving each other

And when you cry, I will cry
An expression of shared emotions and empathy, indicating that the artist will feel sorrow if the person being addressed feels sorrow

And when you smile, I will smile
An expression of shared emotions and empathy, indicating that the singer will feel joy if the person being addressed feels joy

And next time when I look in your eyes
A reference to the next time the singer and the person being addressed meet and connect

We'll have wings and we'll fly
A metaphorical expression of freedom and liberation, indicating that both the artist and the person being addressed will feel light and unburdened

Tell Nori about me, tell Nori ab-
Addressing someone named Nori, suggesting that the artist wants the person being addressed to convey a message or information to Nori

I just want you to do me a favor
Making a polite request from the person being addressed

Tell Nori about me, tell Nori about me
Repeating the previous request to emphasize its significance

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Noah D. Goldstein, Michael Dean, Kirby Lauren Dockery, Paul James Mccartney, Kanye West

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