One and Only
Adele - FLAC Lyrics
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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'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
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, mhm
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
The lyrics in Adele's song "One and Only" express a deep longing and desire for the love of another person. The singer has been thinking about this person constantly and has come to realize that they are the only one that they want. Despite this intense feeling, the singer is scared of taking the risk of putting themselves out there and being vulnerable. However, they dare the other person to take a chance on them and let them be their one and only. The singer promises that they are worthy of this love and to hold the other person in their arms. They urge the other person to forget their past and give them a chance to prove themselves. The lyrics convey a sense of longing, desperation, and hope all at once.
The repetition of the line "I don't know why I'm scared, 'cause I've been here before" suggests that the singer has gone through similar experiences in the past and is afraid of being hurt again. However, they still take the risk and dare the other person to let them be their one and only. The line "Every feeling, every word, I've imagined it all" demonstrates that the singer has been thinking about this person and their relationship in great detail. They are not just looking for a passing fling but something real and long-lasting. The song's overall message is all about taking risks for love, trusting in the other person, and putting yourself out there.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been on my mind
I have been thinking about you constantly
I grow fonder every day
My feelings for you are growing stronger with each passing day
Lose myself in time
I get lost in daydreams about us
Just thinking of your face
The thought of your face fills me with happiness
God only knows why it's taken me
I am not sure why it has taken me so long
So long to let my doubts go
To overcome my insecurities and fears about us
You're the only one that I want
You are the only one that my heart desires
I don't know why I'm scared
I am afraid of getting hurt or losing you
I've been here before
I have experienced heartbreak in the past
Every feeling, every word
I have envisioned every emotion and word that we might share
I've imagined it all
I have daydreamed about our future together
You'll never know if you never try
You will never know what we could have if you do not take a chance
To forget your past and simply be mine
To let go of your past and commit to a future with me
I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
I challenge you to choose me as your only partner
Promise I'm worthy
I promise that I am deserving of your love and commitment
To hold in your arms
To be loved and held by you
So come on and give me the chance
Please give me the opportunity to prove myself
To prove I am the one who can walk that mile
To demonstrate that I am the one who can commit for the long haul
Until the end starts
To stay committed to you for life
If I've been on your mind
If you have been thinking about me
You hang on every word I say
You pay close attention to everything I say
At the mention of my name
At even the thought of me
Will I ever know how it feels to hold you close
Will I ever get the chance to hold you in my arms
And have you tell me
And have you say to me
Whichever road I choose, you'll go?
That you will support and stand by me no matter what
I know it ain't easy giving up your heart
I understand that it is difficult to open your heart to someone
Nobody's perfect
Everyone has flaws
Trust me I've learned it
I have learned from my own faults and experiences
Come on and give me the chance
Please give me the opportunity
To prove that I am the one who can, walk that mile
To show you that I am capable of committing long-term
Until the end starts
Until the end of time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Greg Wells, Daniel Dodd Wilson
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