Ali Gatie was born to Iraqi parents in Yemen in 1997. His family moved to Abu Dhabi before settling in Mississauga, Ontario. He grew up listening to Ed Sheeran, J. Cole and Frank Ocean, who influenced his music.
Gatie started pursuing a music career at the age of 18 and started to record in 2016. This decision later caused him to drop out of university.[2] In 2017, he won an online RhymeStars competition hosted by Joe Budden. After releasing a string of singles in 2018, he was signed by Warner Records.[3] The song "Moonlight" would turn out to be his first commercial success, garnering nearly 14 million views on YouTube. However, the release of "It's You" in June 2019 would become his mainstream breakthrough;[4] an "explosive streaming story," as of December 2019, it had exceeded 650 million streams.[5][6] On 8 November 2019, Gatie released his first album, You. A 12-minute film accompanied the release, which included seven new songs.[7] Gatie's snippet of his next single "What If I Told You That I Love You," released on the video-sharing social networking app TikTok, went viral, amassing over 20 million engagements. Released in January 2020, the single was described by Rolling Stone as "a breezy, springtime-fresh midtempo track" and peaked at number 36 on Billboard's Hot Canadian Digital Song Sales Chart.
Only One
Ali Gatie Lyrics
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So I'ma write a song
I'm thinking 'bout you, girl
I loved you all long
I know you did me wrong
I know it's not your fault
Girl, I forgive what you did
I know it's been a while
Since you been in my life
I don't know if I miss you
But I miss your smile
(Pre hook)
You taught me how to love
Always put you above
First girl that made me feel
The way I feel the only one
(Hook)
You the only one
Yeah, you the only one
Girl, you the only one
One
Yeah, you the only one
Losing you wasn't a loss
Theres a lot I gained
Taught me the meaning of love
After that I changed
Girl, tell me how could I not
Give you everything
Can't lie yeah you gave me a lot
You gave me everything
Wondering how you be
What you thinking about
Do you think of me
I been thinking
How could you really leave?
Girl, it's different now
Without you over here
You the one that I just need
And I'm just really thinking now
Girl, can't you see
That I would make you proud
You the one for me
(Pre Hook)
You taught me how to love
Always put you above
First girl that made me feel
The way I feel
The only one
You the only one
Yeah, you the only one
Girl, you the only one
One
Yeah, you the only one
I'm just tryna make these hits
Tryna buy my mom a crib
Girl, I gave you everything
I still can't see why you quit
Wondering how you be
What you thinking about
Do you think of me
I been thinking
How could you really leave?
Girl, it's different now
Without you over here
'Cuz you the one that I just need
And lately I been thinking hard
I don't need you in my life
Still wonder how you are
What we had was hella nice
Girl, yeah we had it all
I just wish it ended right
I wish that we could talk
Darling, you my only one
(Hook)
You the only one
Yeah, you the only one
Girl, you the only one
One
Yeah, you the only one
In Ali Gatie's song "Only One," the singer is alone and decides to write a song about a girl he had loved deeply. The lyrics show how he is thinking about the girl and how she taught him how to love. He acknowledges that the girl had hurt him before, but he forgives her and wants her to pick up the phone so they can reconnect. He misses her smile and is wondering what she is thinking about as well.
The song's lyrics are quite straightforward and deal with a breakup of a romantic relationship. Even though the singer recognizes that losing the girl was not a total loss, he realizes how much she meant to him and wishes things had ended on a better note. The singer is trying to express his emotions with music and hoping that the girl would listen to the song and know that he still has feelings for her.
"Only One" is a song about lost love that touches on the heart-wrenching experience of a romantic relationship ending. The song's emotional lyrics and Ali Gatie's voice deliver the emotional weight of the heartbreak, making it a compelling listen. The song is relatable to people who have experienced lost love and may be cathartic to listeners going through a similar experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Right now I'm all alone
Currently, I am by myself without any company
So I'ma write a song
Therefore, I am going to create a piece of music
I'm thinking 'bout you, girl
My thoughts are revolving around you, my female acquaintance
I loved you all long
I have loved you for an extended period of time
I know you did me wrong
I am aware that you have committed a wrongdoing against me
I know it's not your fault
I acknowledge that the reason for your actions is not your responsibility
Girl, I forgive what you did
Young lady, I absolve you for what you have done
Just pick up your phone
Merely answer your phone
I know it's been a while
I understand that it has been a significant amount of time
Since you been in my life
Since you have been involved in my existence
I don't know if I miss you
I am uncertain if I feel a longing for you
But I miss your smile
However, I miss the visual expression of joy on your face
You taught me how to love
You instructed me regarding affection
Always put you above
I consistently prioritized you above everything else
First girl that made me feel
You were the first female who triggered a specific emotion for me
The way I feel the only one
You are the singular person who incites this particular feeling inside of me
You the only one
You are the sole individual
Yeah, you the only one
Yes, you are the singular person
Girl, you the only one
My dear, you are the exclusive individual
Losing you wasn't a loss
The act of losing you was not a disadvantageous outcome
Theres a lot I gained
I obtained numerous benefits
Taught me the meaning of love
You educated me on the definition of romantic adoration
After that I changed
As a result, I became different
Girl, tell me how could I not
Young lady, explain to me how I could behave differently
Give you everything
Provide you with all that I possess
Can't lie yeah you gave me a lot
I cannot deny that you bestowed upon me many benefits
You gave me everything
You provided me with everything I needed
Wondering how you be
I am curious about your present state
What you thinking about
What is currently occupying your thoughts
Do you think of me
Are you reflecting about me
I been thinking
I have been contemplating
How could you really leave?
How could you authentically depart
Girl, it's different now
Young lady, the situation has changed
Without you over here
In the absence of you here
You the one that I just need
You are the one who I require
And I'm just really thinking now
Currently, I am genuinely reflecting
Girl, can't you see
My dear, are you incapable of perceiving
That I would make you proud
That I would cause you to feel a sense of contentment
You the one for me
You are the individual whom I require
I'm just trying to make these hits
I am endeavoring to create successful music
Trying to buy my mom a crib
Attempting to purchase a residence for my mother
Girl, I gave you everything
Young lady, I provided you with all that I possessed
I still can't see why you quit
I am still unable to comprehend why you left
And lately I been thinking hard
Recently, I have been genuinely contemplating
I don't need you in my life
I do not require you in my existence
Still wonder how you are
However, I am still curious about your state
What we had was hella nice
Our previous relationship was incredibly pleasant
Girl, yeah we had it all
Young lady, indeed we had a perfect relationship
I just wish it ended right
I solely desire that our relationship concluded appropriately
I wish that we could talk
I yearn for the opportunity to converse
Darling, you my only one
Dearest, you are my solitary individual
Writer(s): adrian “adriano” allahverdi, ali gatie, chameseddin “shumxi” azzam
Contributed by Joseph S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kristel Dela Peña
(Verse 1)
Right now I'm all alone
So I'ma write a song
I'm thinking 'bout you, girl
I loved you all long
I know you did me wrong
I know it's not your fault
Girl, I forgive what you did
Just pick up your phone
I know it's been a while
Since you been in my life
I don't know if I miss you
But I miss your smile
(Pre hook)
You taught me how to love
Always put you above
First girl that made me feel
The way I feel the only one
(Hook)
You the only one
Yeah,you the only one
Girl, you the only one
One
Yeah, you the only one
(Verse 2)
Losing you wasn’t a loss
Theres a lot I gained
Taught me the meaning of love
After that I changed
Girl, tell me how could I not
Give you everything
Can’t lie yeah you gave me a lot
You gave me everything
Wondering how you be
What you thinking about
Do you think of me
I been thinking
How could you really leave?
Girl, it's different now
Without you over here
You the one that I just need
And I’m just really thinking now
Girl, can’t you see
That I would make you proud
You the one for me
(Pre Hook)
You taught me how to love
Always put you above
First girl that made me feel
The way I feel
The only one
You the only one
Yeah, you the only one
Girl, you the only one
One
Yeah, you the only one
X2
(Verse 3)
I’m just tryna make these hits
Tryna buy my mom a crib
Girl, I gave you everything
I still can’t see why you quit
Wondering how you be
What you thinking about
Do you think of me
I been thinking
How could you really leave?
Girl, it's different now
Without you over here
'Cuz you the one that I just need
And lately I been thinking hard
I don't need you in my life
Still wonder how you are
What we had was hella nice
Girl, yeah we had it all
I just wish it ended right
I wish that we could talk
Darling, you my only one
(Hook)
You the only one
Yeah, you the only one
Girl, you the only one
One
Yeah, you the only one
Idham Sha
HOW IS THIS GUY NOT POPULAR!?!?! HIS SONGS ARE SOOOO GOOD!!
Idham Sha
@my arts i made that comment 3 yrs ago bro. Move on.
my arts
He is very popular in India
Shah'18
He does now 😉
Luis Mencia
People stay sleeping on a lot of good artists 🤘
Dylan
His time has come
Kristel Dela Peña
(Verse 1)
Right now I'm all alone
So I'ma write a song
I'm thinking 'bout you, girl
I loved you all long
I know you did me wrong
I know it's not your fault
Girl, I forgive what you did
Just pick up your phone
I know it's been a while
Since you been in my life
I don't know if I miss you
But I miss your smile
(Pre hook)
You taught me how to love
Always put you above
First girl that made me feel
The way I feel the only one
(Hook)
You the only one
Yeah,you the only one
Girl, you the only one
One
Yeah, you the only one
(Verse 2)
Losing you wasn’t a loss
Theres a lot I gained
Taught me the meaning of love
After that I changed
Girl, tell me how could I not
Give you everything
Can’t lie yeah you gave me a lot
You gave me everything
Wondering how you be
What you thinking about
Do you think of me
I been thinking
How could you really leave?
Girl, it's different now
Without you over here
You the one that I just need
And I’m just really thinking now
Girl, can’t you see
That I would make you proud
You the one for me
(Pre Hook)
You taught me how to love
Always put you above
First girl that made me feel
The way I feel
The only one
You the only one
Yeah, you the only one
Girl, you the only one
One
Yeah, you the only one
X2
(Verse 3)
I’m just tryna make these hits
Tryna buy my mom a crib
Girl, I gave you everything
I still can’t see why you quit
Wondering how you be
What you thinking about
Do you think of me
I been thinking
How could you really leave?
Girl, it's different now
Without you over here
'Cuz you the one that I just need
And lately I been thinking hard
I don't need you in my life
Still wonder how you are
What we had was hella nice
Girl, yeah we had it all
I just wish it ended right
I wish that we could talk
Darling, you my only one
(Hook)
You the only one
Yeah, you the only one
Girl, you the only one
One
Yeah, you the only one
Live Your Life Once
Thankeww so much
Czu Dahal
Thanks ❤❤
Clarissa Duran
I love his music so much he needs to become big this year!!