One and Only
Adele feat. 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

Hello 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Adele feat. Kanye West’s song “One & Only” convey a powerful message of unconditional love and support. The song starts with the singer laying down to sleep and hearing a voice speak to him. The voice belongs to his mother, who passed away, and she tells him that the storm has passed and he should believe in his own happiness. She reminds him that he has an angel watching over him, and that every road that leads to heaven is right inside him. The chorus of the song repeats the words, “Hello my only one,” reminding the singer of his importance and purpose.

As the song continues, the singer’s mother tells him that he is not perfect, but he is not defined by his mistakes. She tells him that he will one day become the man he always knew he could be. The singer’s mother offers him comfort, promising that she will always be there for him, even when he cries, and that they will fly together one day. The song ends with the singer asking his mother to tell Nori, likely referring to his daughter North, about him.

Line by Line Meaning

As I lay me down to sleep
As I'm about to rest and reflect on my thoughts

I hear her speak to me
I hear the voice of someone who cares for me

Hello 'Mari, how ya doin'?
Greetings, my beloved one. How are you doing?

I think the storm ran out of rain, the clouds are movin'
I believe that your troubles and struggles are coming to an end, and things are starting to clear up

I know you're happy, 'cause I can see it
I know you're content, and I can tell by your demeanor

So tell the voice inside ya head to believe it
Encouraging you to ignore those negative thoughts in your head and believe in yourself

I talked to God about you, he said he sent you an angel
I spoke to a higher power about you, and they said you are special and sent here for a reason

And look at all that he gave you
Just look at all the blessings and opportunities that have been presented to you

You asked for one and you got two
You may have only asked for one thing, but you received even more than that. Life is full of surprises.

You know I never left you
I never abandoned you, and I'll always be here for you

'Cause every road that leads to heaven's right inside you
You have the power to create your own destiny and find your own path to success

Hello my only one, just like the mornin' sun
Greetings, my only one. Just like the sun rises each morning, you will continue to grow and shine

You'll keep on risin' 'til the sky knows your name
You will keep on succeeding in life until everyone recognizes you and your greatness

Remember who you are
Always remember your true identity and what you stand for

No you're not perfect but you're not your mistakes
Although you may not be perfect, your mistakes do not define you or your worth

Oh the good outweighs the bad even on your worst day
No matter how bad your day or situation is, the good outweighs the bad

Remember how I'd say Hey hey one day you'll be the man you always knew you could be
Remember when I used to tell you that one day, you'll become the amazing person 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
If you truly knew how proud I am of you, you wouldn't have any reason to cry or be afraid

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
Even though I didn't choose the day to start fresh, I know that it's not the end whenever I see the face of the person who cares for me and hear their encouraging words

You got the world 'cause you got love in your hands
You have the world at your fingertips because you possess love and kindness

And you're still my chosen one
You're still the person who has a special place in my heart

Tell Nori about me, tell Nori ab-
Please pass on a message about me to your loved one

I just want you to do me a favor Tell Nori about me, tell Nori about me
I simply ask you to do me one small favor and pass on a message about me to your loved one

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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