Not the Only One
Bonnie Raitt Lyrics


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I was in a daze, movin' in the wrong direction
Feelin' that I'd always be the lonely one
Then I saw your face, on the edge of my horizon
Whisperin' that I wasn't the only one
The lonely one

One chance intervention, see what it can signify
The slightest misapprehension, baby
And we'd have passed each other by
When I heard your sweet voice callin'
Saw your light come shinin' through
I couldn't stop my heart from turning
Churnin' out my love for you

I was in a daze, movin' in the wrong direction
Feelin' that I'd always be the lonely one
Then I saw your face, on the edge of my horizon
Whisperin' that I wasn't the only one
That lonely one

True love or perfection
It seems like it's overdue
Then just when you least expect it
It comes sneakin' up on you
When I thought that I was dreaming
Felt your body close to mine
Now love takes on a different meaning
Together till the end of time

I was in a daze, movin' in the wrong direction
Feelin' that I'd always be the lonely one
When I saw your face, through the web of my confusion
Whisperin' that I was not the only one
The lonely one, oh the lonely one, ooh baby

Not the only one
I'm not the only one




I'm not the only, only, only one, baby, ooh
I am not the only one

Overall Meaning

In Bonnie Raitt's song "Not The Only One," the singer describes feeling lost and alone before unexpectedly finding love. She describes feeling that she was moving in the wrong direction and that she would always be lonely. However, when she saw her lover's face, she realized that she wasn't the only one feeling this way.


The song reflects on the idea that sometimes love can come when you least expect it. The singer emphasizes how easily she could have missed out on this love if not for a chance intervention. The lyrics suggest that true love or perfection may seem long overdue, but it can come when you least expect it, creeping up on you when you're not looking.


The lines "I couldn't stop my heart from turning/Churnin' out my love for you" show the overwhelming feeling of falling in love. The singer feels that love takes on a different meaning when it's with the right person, and that they will be together until the end of time. Overall, the song is a story of hope and the beauty of finding love.


Line by Line Meaning

I was in a daze, movin' in the wrong direction
I was lost and had lost my way


Feelin' that I'd always be the lonely one
I had resigned myself to being alone forever


Then I saw your face, on the edge of my horizon
I caught a glimpse of you in the distance


Whisperin' that I wasn't the only one
You assured me that I wasn't alone


The lonely one
I felt like I was the only person feeling this way


One chance intervention, see what it can signify
A small change can make a big difference


The slightest misapprehension, baby
A misunderstanding could have prevented us from meeting


And we'd have passed each other by
We could have missed each other completely


When I heard your sweet voice callin'
Your voice was like music to my ears


Saw your light come shinin' through
I saw the goodness in you


I couldn't stop my heart from turning
My feelings for you were too intense to ignore


Churnin' out my love for you
I was overwhelmed with love for you


True love or perfection
People often search for true love or the perfect partner


It seems like it's overdue
It can feel like it's taking too long to find true love


Then just when you least expect it
Love can come when you least anticipate it


It comes sneakin' up on you
Love can surprise you


When I thought that I was dreaming
It felt like it was too good to be true


Felt your body close to mine
I felt your physical presence and it was comforting


Now love takes on a different meaning
Love changes everything and makes life more meaningful


Together till the end of time
We'll stay together forever


When I saw your face, through the web of my confusion
Even when I was confused, I could still see you


Whisperin' that I was not the only one
You reassured me that I wasn't alone


The lonely one, oh the lonely one, ooh baby
I was feeling very alone


Not the only one
I'm not the only person to have ever felt this way


I'm not the only one
I'm not the only person to have found love


I'm not the only, only, only one, baby, ooh
There are others who have gone through similar experiences


I am not the only one
I'm not alone in my feelings or experiences




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL BRADY

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D P

This is one of the absolute most beautiful songs of my generation. Her voice and the instrumentals still bring me to tears all these years later. Bravo, bravo!!

pinky aka AyannaJ

Same

Tony Adams

One of the best singers and most underrated artists of all time.Nobody puts this much emotion into a song.

Caramel Spice

So true. She makes such beautiful and heartfelt music.

lambo90dmc12

Tony Adams She is also one of the most underrated slide guitar players.

Aardvarksnever

+lambo90dmc12 Under-rated?? She has balls the size of Detroit! Makes me worry about mine!

Dances with Stone

+Tony Adams
Under rate? why in the world would you do or say such a thing? Go ahead, try and get a ticket to see her.

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Ellis Houck

She could sing the phone book and it would bring a tear to my eye. The best voice of all time imo

Parkaparid

Her voice is so amazingly pure

slim439

If you appreciate purity of voice, check out The Seekers.

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