Only You
Calum Scott Lyrics
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Only you, you you
I remember in the school yard
The children didn't understand
So they bullied me with silence
Just for being who I am
So I got good at keeping secrets
I used to blend in with the crowd
With you I did not have to hide
Only you, could see that I was hurting
Only you, ever cared to understand
Always know, that I'd do do the same
I'd do anything for you, my friend
It's true
I used to stare up at the ceiling
Wide awake all through the night
Why the world was busy sleeping
I was so caught up in my mind
Only you, could see that I was hurting
Only you, ever cared to understand
Always know, that I'd do the same
I'd do anything for you, my friend
It's true
So true
When I'm all alone
A million miles away from home
Would you stand with me?
You'll always be
My rock and shoulder to lean on
Every hope I have is gone
I'll turn to you
You know it's true
Only you, could see that I was hurting
Only you, ever cared to understand
Always know, that I'd do the same
I'd do anything for you, my friend
It's true
So true
And I know
'Til the bitter end
I'd be proud to call you, my best friend
It's true
You, you you
Only you, you you
The song "Only You" by Calum Scott is a heartfelt tribute to a special friend who was always there for him. The song is an emotional confession of how the singer's life was so much brighter and better for having this friend in it, and how their bond was unbreakable. The lyrics also hint at the difficulties that Calum faced growing up, particularly the bullying and ostracization he experienced from his peer group. However, with his friend, Calum didn't have to hide any of his pain or insecurities. The song emphasizes how a true friend can help someone weather life's storms, and that person would do anything for that friend in return.
The chorus of "Only You" repeats the same lines over and over again, with "Only You" being followed by the lyrics "could see that I was hurting" and "ever cared to understand." This repetition highlights the significance of the friend who is being celebrated in the song. They are the only person who made Calum feel truly seen and understood, and who helped him through his darkest moments. The lyrics in the second verse describe Calum's struggles with insomnia, which he spent lying awake at night, feeling anxious and alone. But with his friend there, he felt like he had someone to turn to, someone who could provide him with a sense of comfort and security.
Line by Line Meaning
Only you, you you
The singer is emphasizing that it is only the person he is addressing who matters to him.
I remember in the school yard
The singer recalls a painful memory from his childhood.
The children didn't understand
The other kids didn't accept the singer for who he was.
So they bullied me with silence
The other children ignored the singer, which was very hurtful.
Just for being who I am
The other kids didn't like the singer simply because he was different.
So I got good at keeping secrets
The singer learned to hide his true self in order to avoid being hurt by others.
I used to blend in with the crowd
The singer tried to fit in with everyone else by hiding his true self.
On the inside I was screaming
The singer was in a lot of pain and was struggling to express himself.
With you I did not have to hide
The singer feels comfortable being himself around the person he is addressing.
Only you, could see that I was hurting
The singer is grateful that the person he is addressing noticed his pain and helped him.
Ever cared to understand
The person he is addressing made an effort to empathize with the singer's feelings.
Always know, that I'd do do the same
The singer would be there for the person he is addressing because they have been there for him.
I'd do anything for you, my friend
The singer is willing to go to great lengths to support the person he is addressing.
It's true
The singer is affirming that he is being sincere.
I used to stare up at the ceiling
The singer would spend many sleepless nights lost in thought.
Wide awake all through the night
The singer had trouble sleeping because of his issues.
Why the world was busy sleeping
The singer was feeling alone and isolated while the rest of the world was asleep.
Only you, could see that I was hurting
The singer appreciates that the person he is addressing was able to recognize his pain and be there for him.
So true
The singer believes in the sincerity of his message.
When I'm all alone
The singer feels very isolated and vulnerable at times.
A million miles away from home
The singer feels lost and disconnected from his roots.
Would you stand with me?
The singer is asking for the person he is addressing to be there for him in tough times.
You'll always be
The singer believes that the person he is addressing will always be there for him.
My rock and shoulder to lean on
The person he is addressing is the singer's source of strength and support.
Every hope I have is gone
The singer has lost faith in the future.
I'll turn to you
The singer knows that the person he is addressing will be there to help him get through hard times.
And I know
The singer is confident in his belief that the person he is addressing will always be there for him.
'Til the bitter end
The singer is committed to his friendship with the person he is addressing no matter how difficult things get.
I'd be proud to call you, my best friend
The singer values the person he is addressing so highly that he considers them to be his best friend.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Calum Scott, Steve Garrigan, Mark Prendergast
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@Edward9094
Only you, you, you
Only you, you, you
I remember in the schoolyard
The children didn't understand
So they bullied me with silence
Just for being who I am
So I got good at keeping secrets
I used to blend in with the crowd
But on the inside I was screaming
With you I didn't have to hide
[Chorus]
Only you, could see that I was hurting
Only you, ever cared to understand
Always know, that I'd do do the same
I'd do anything for you, my friend
It's true
[Verse 2]
I used to stare up at the ceiling
Wide awake all through the night
While the world was busy sleeping
I was so caught up in my mind
[Chorus]
Only you, could see that I was hurting
Only you, ever cared to understand
Always know, that I'd do the same
I'd do anything for you, my friend
It's true
So true
And I know to the bitter end
I'll be proud to call you my best friend
Only you, you, you
@angelicaramirez9954
[Intro]
Only you, you, you
Only you, you, you
[Verse 1]
I remember in the schoolyard
The children didn't understand
So they bullied me with silence
Just for being who I am
So I got good at keeping secrets
I used to blend in with the crowds
On the inside I was screaming
With you I didn't have to hide
[Chorus]
Only you, could see that I was hurting
Only you, ever cared to understand
Always know, that I'd do the same
I'd do anything for you, my friend
It's true
[Verse 2]
I used to stare up at the ceiling
Wide awake all through the night
While the world was busy sleeping
I was so caught up in my mind
[Chorus]
Only you, could see that I was hurting
Only you, ever cared to understand
Always know, that I'd do the same
I'd do anything for you, my friend
It's true, so true
[Bridge]
Oh, when I'm all alone
A million miles away from home
You're still with me, you'll always be
My rock and shoulder to lean on
When every hope I have is gone
I'll turn to you, you know it's true
[Chorus]
Only you, could see that I was hurting
Only you, ever cared to understand
Always know, that I'd do the same
I'd do anything for you, my friend
It's true, so true
[Outro]
And I know, 'til the bitter end
I'll be proud to call you, my best friend
It's true, so true
@ahmadshuaib5180
This music resonates and all i feel is goosebumps. Love is the greatest thing that has ever existed. The emotions, the passion, the pain, the heart break, the deception is all beautiful. The sweetest joy and pain of not letting go love shows how mysterious love is. Love is love, i wish you all out there love..
@yoursassyasaassin_152
Calum Scott you have blown me away, you have no idea how much this song has hit home...
Thankyou for creating such a masterpiece !!!
@emmaleejordan1857
I’ve never related to a song more. In the past I had a good group of friends and one day when I was sad and stuff they all turned on me and left me by myself. I felt like I was on my own and I was invisible. This one friend of mine showed up and sat next to me when no one else in that group did. He is a great friend of mine and he is now my boyfriend
@tiisetsomahlatji57
I wish I had someone like that not friends who like me for my mind but never bother to understand my feelings so i keep em around not to feel alone. I listen to this song cause I yurn for such aconnection but thank you for sharing maybe they will be someone like that for me too.
@glennnixon9436
Calum, Your songs mimic my life and today I live here with my parents with Parkinson disease and wondering if I'll ever have my happily ever after? Glenn
@LucasCastro-je7zp
This song is about friendship and how important they are in our lives. Only those whom has been through bullying knows how complicated it is.
Everything said in the song was so true. Loved it! <3
@keanupetry8879
Lucas Castro
And yeah it's also about him being gay , and that He couldn't do his coming Out while being in school i think .
Because Maybe that's why he's been bullied for being Different than the others ?
I don't really know , But it could have a meaning in the Song as well
@phoenix221298
yeah calum said in twitter tweet that he faced problems with his sexuality in schoool days abd his best friend was the only one who always helped him
@sarahtrahan5277
Lucas Castro I agree
@geomotrix
To state that only people who have been bullied know how important friends are is a bit closed-minded. Take me for example, I haven't been bullied once in my life. I wouldn't go so far as to say I've ever been popular but what I could say is I have a habit of making a friend out of anyone I meet.
Now, I have plenty, but only a few I can really trust or call close. And I know from my previous life experiences that if I had to do without any of them I would be at a loss for many things I take for granted. Daily social traits such as courage, thoughtfulness, drive, strength and humility would be some things I admit I would find extremely hard to come by were it not for these people supporting me, willing me on and pushing me to be the best version of myself but to also remain who I am as a person.
So to say that only someone who has been through bullying is capable of understanding how complicated going without friends like these can be is subjective. The significance is different, not absent.
In saying, if you have ever been bullied and without friends before, just know that there is someone out there willing to change that, you just need to find them. Stay hopeful, and when you do finally find that someone who you can trust and have care for you, never let them go because you have found a true friend.
Hope you're going strong and loving life, Lucas! Peace bro!