After releasing several EPs and compilation tracks, the Beatnik Termites released their seminal first full-length album, Taste the Sand, in 1995, which established them as the torch bearers of the oldiescore genre. In 1996, they recorded Bubblecore, a foray into harder edged sounds. In 2003, they returned to their classic oldies-influenced sound with Girl Crazy Also of note, in 1997 the band covered the Ramones 1981 album Pleasant Dreams. The Beatnik Termites' catalog is currently available on Insubordination Records.
You're the Only One
Beatnik Termites Lyrics
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'Cause everything is wrong,
Everything is wrong.
I can't seem to ever get it right
'Cause everything is wrong,
Everything is wrong without you.
Well, you're the only one, and I want you, baby.
You're the only one the I wanna hold.
Well, you're the only one, and I want you, baby.
You're the only one I need.
You're the only one the I wanna hold.
I can't seem to concentrate at all
When everything goes wrong,
Everything goes wrong.
I can't decide if I should try to call you
When everything goes wrong,
Everything goes wrong without you.
Well, you're the only one, and I want you, baby.
You're the only one for me.
You're the only one the I wanna hold.
Well, you're the only one, and I want you, baby.
You're the only one I need.
You're the only one the I wanna hold.
When I look into your eyes, it's me you apprehend.
All I ever wanted is to be more than your friend.
I can't seem to function when we're apart
'Cause everything is wrong,
Everything is wrong.
I can't seem to realize you break my heart
'Cause everything is wrong,
Everything is wrong without you.
Well, you're the only one, and I want you, baby.
You're the only one for me.
You're the only one the I wanna hold.
Well, you're the only one, and I want you, baby.
You're the only one I need.
You're the only one the I wanna hold.
That I wanna hold.
That I wanna hold.
That I wanna hold.
The lyrics to Beatnik Termites' song "You're The Only One" depict a sense of loneliness and despair when the singer is away from their significant other. The song conveys a deep longing for the person they love as they struggle with insomnia and an inability to focus on anything else. The lyrics suggest that without their lover, the world feels like everything is wrong, nothing is right, and they cannot function properly.
The repetition of "you're the only one" throughout the song indicates that the singer believes everything would be perfect if they had their lover by their side. The lyrics also convey a sense of confusion, as the singer cannot decide whether to try to reach out to their lover or not. When they're apart, it breaks their heart, and they feel like they cannot function. The last lines of the song give a glimpse of hope as the singer confesses, "All I ever wanted is to be more than your friend."
Overall, the lyrics to "You're The Only One" evoke a sense of intense emotional turmoil that comes with being separated from a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't seem to get to sleep at night
Despite trying, I'm unable to fall asleep at night
'Cause everything is wrong,
My life is full of problems and issues
Everything is wrong.
Everything is going against me
I can't seem to ever get it right
No matter how much I try, I fail
'Cause everything is wrong,
My problems overwhelm me
Everything is wrong without you.
The absence of you in my life makes everything worse
Well, you're the only one, and I want you, baby.
You're the only person I desire and need in my life
You're the only one for me.
Nobody else compares to you
You're the only one the I wanna hold.
I long to hold and be close to you
I can't seem to concentrate at all
My attention span is affected by my worries
When everything goes wrong,
My mind is filled with problems
Everything goes wrong.
Things never seem to go right
I can't decide if I should try to call you
I struggle with the decision to contact you
When everything goes wrong,
In times of difficulty and struggle
Everything goes wrong without you.
Your absence only adds to my problems
When I look into your eyes, it's me you apprehend.
I see myself reflected in your eyes
All I ever wanted is to be more than your friend.
I desire to have a deeper romantic relationship with you
I can't seem to function when we're apart
I struggle to function without you
'Cause everything is wrong,
My life feels like it's falling apart without you
Everything is wrong.
My problems only increase without you
I can't seem to realize you break my heart
I'm unable to come to terms with my feelings for you
'Cause everything is wrong,
My problems overshadow my emotions
Everything is wrong without you.
Your absence makes my heartache and problems worse
That I wanna hold.
I want to hold and be close to only you
That I wanna hold.
You are the only one I desire to hold and cherish
That I wanna hold.
Your presence brings comfort and happiness to my life
Contributed by Maya A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TEEN1DOL
This song is a timeless pop-punk classic & the Termites are a timeless classic pop-punk band!
@Sasukingu
Surfing highschool bubblegum ramonescore pup punk. Awesome and very underrated band, one of my favourite bands ever.
@ki4dbk
Underrated? Aren't they world famous?
@sarahlange2134
Rock star turned chemistry prof. legend
@xXXBongToker420xXx
I found this after looking up "Beatnik music" on youtube and it is fucking amazing, even if it's not exactly what I had in find. Great band
@ki4dbk
Almost better than the Ramones. Thank you Pat. Your sister and you saved my life from Cancer.
I love you Reggie. You made a difference.
@dekerules
me encantan los beatnik termites.... one of my favourite bands
@sammysamsaminson
i had no idea they had a video!! i loves me some good pop punk!
@farmface
Hey there, comment from 13 years ago. I'm just finding out they had a video right now too! Except right now in 2022! Look at your non capitalized comment, typed out on a keyboard. Adorable!
@lybogany
Yep, he was my Chem 113 Professor too :P... and he even gave me a Beatnik Termites' T-Shirt!!! Awesome isn't it? :D