Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood recorded Lady Antebellum's self-titled debut album and released it in 2008. It included the singles "Love Don't Live Here," "Lookin' for a Good Time" and "I Run to You," which became the trio's first Number One hit on the Billboard country charts. In 2010, Lady Antebellum released its second album, Need You Now, which was led off by the five-week #1 hit "Need You Now." All three members of the band co-wrote these songs, with "Need You Now" also being co-written with their producer, Paul Worley.
The Only One Who Gets Me
Charles Kelley Lyrics
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A little crazy
But you love me anyway, baby
I'm hard to handle
I'm sometimes reckless
With a heart that's always restless
You're the only one
Who knows me like nobody ever could
Who holds me, strong
Who puts me back together when it all goes wrong
Yeah I want you to know you're the only one who gets me
You're timeless
A little glamour
With a little wine you're my tiny dancer
You're the calm
You're the steel
When my mind starts spinning those wheels
You're the only one
The only one who gets me good
Who knows me like nobody ever could
Who holds me, strong
Who puts me back together when it all goes wrong
Yeah I want you to know you're the only one who gets me
Home, that's what you feel like, home
Yeah girl you're the only one who gets me
I, who could steal all my attention
Even after all this time
Who loves me so strong
Who can put me back together when it all goes wrong
And I want you to know you're the only one who gets me
You're the only one
who truly understands me, appreciates my quirks and idiosyncrasies, and sees through all my walls and posturing. I can be difficult to deal with and sometimes even a little outrageous, but you never judge me for it. You provide me with the grounding and stability that I often lack, and you're always there to pick up the pieces when everything falls apart. With you, I feel at home, and I never have to hide who I truly am.
The lyrics of the song "The Only One Who Gets Me" by Charles Kelley depict a deep and profound love that is built on understanding and acceptance. The singer expresses gratitude for his partner, who loves him for who he is, even when he's at his most challenging. The song speaks to the very human desire to be truly known and seen by another person, flaws and all. It's a testament to the transformative power of love to calm our restless hearts and make us feel at peace with ourselves and the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Kinda selfish
Acknowledging that I can be self-centered at times
A little crazy
Admitting that I can be impulsive and irrational
But you love me anyway, baby
Despite my flaws and imperfections, you still choose to love me
I'm hard to handle
Admitting that I can be difficult to deal with at times
I'm sometimes reckless
Recognizing that I can act without considering consequences
With a heart that's always restless
Acknowledging that I often feel unsettled and yearn for something more
You're the only one
Expressing that you are the only person who truly understands me
The only one who gets me good
Emphasizing that you know me better than anyone else
Who knows me like nobody ever could
Highlighting that your knowledge and understanding of me is unparalleled
Who holds me, strong
Stating that you will be my support and anchor throughout any struggle
Who puts me back together when it all goes wrong
Recognizing that when I fall apart or make mistakes, you are the one who helps me rebuild
Yeah I want you to know you're the only one who gets me
Reiterating that our understanding and connection is unique and special
You're timeless
Acknowledging that you have qualities that are eternally captivating and endearing
A little glamour
Recognizing the elegance and allure in your persona
With a little wine you're my tiny dancer
Finding joy in your playful and carefree spirit, oftentimes with a drink in hand
You're the calm
Describing how you are the peaceful and serene energy in my life
You're the steel
Emphasizing how you are the strong and unwavering force in my life
When my mind starts spinning those wheels
Noting that in times of stress and confusion, you help ground me
Home, that's what you feel like, home
Expressing that being with you feels like being at home - safe, comfortable, and secure
Yeah girl you're the only one who gets me
Reiterating that you alone understand me in a way that no one else does
I, who could steal all my attention
Acknowledging how you can capture my focus and admiration with incredible ease
Even after all this time
Noting how our connection and understanding has only grown stronger over time
Who loves me so strong
Highlighting the depth and intensity of your love for me
Who can put me back together when it all goes wrong
Recognizing that when I am broken, you are the one who helps mend me
And I want you to know you're the only one who gets me
Stating once again that you alone truly understand me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES KELLEY, NATHAN CHAPMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lauren McAdams
This is going to be our first dance song in 31 days. It's such a perfect song!
Elenice Castro
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Deidre Bruintjies
Beautiful song...one of my absolute favorites.💗
Marc Primeau
This is such a passionate song to your wife and neither to say it is so thrilling to hear you sing it!
MrBurningvolcano
I am so glad the real, passionate songwriting lives on. Thank you, Charles, for your music! It's shivers down my spine.
Judy Sherman
This song will be a hit. I didn't know of it until the Bachelorette. Charles Kelley...you were not known until tonight. Good Luck and great song that hits home. Thank you. I needed something new for my ipod. Imagining the song with a band behind it...has potential for even more greatness.
Celia White
Because of the Bacherlorette I know of this song. My BFF is getting married on a beach this summer and she needed a song and I recommended this song! It's PERFECT!!! Thank you Charles!
pukhraj singh
even i got to know abt this song bcoz of the bachelorette.
Aleigha Catherine
I was just thinking how beautiful this would make as a wedding song too!!!
Criselda Aguirre
Charles Kelley is the songwriter and founding member of Lady Antebellum! Loving this song!