One and Only
Charlotte Awbery Lyrics


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Can't you see me I'm right here
In the moonlight crystal clear
Heart beating
Beating

In the distance I catch your stare
Eyes are meeting but you're not there
You're leaving leaving

You said that we were gonna be alright
So why am I still hanging on lonely at night
You're deceiving
Deceiving

I'm standing here on my own
Just waiting here all alone
And can't you hear these voices in my head

Don't wanna be lonely don't wanna be lonely
Thought you'd be my one, one and only

Lift my head up flick my hair
Time to act like I don't care
No feeling
Don't catch feelings

In a moment it all seems clear
Forget the memories no need for fear
Grieving
Heavy breathing

Oh yeah but you said that we were gonna be alright
So why am I still hanging on lonely at night
You're deceiving
Deceiving

I'm standing here on my own
Just waiting here all alone
And can't you hear these voices in my head

Don't wanna be lonely don't wanna be lonely
Thought you'd be my one, one and only
I don't wanna be lonely I don't wanna be lonely
Thought you'd be my one, one and only

Do you ever close your eyes
And think of moments we shared
Of clear blue skies and lost seconds we had
No matter what they'd say time was ours


Don't wanna be lonely don't wanna be lonely
Thought you'd be my one, one and only
I don't wanna be lonely I don't wanna be lonely
Thought you'd be my one, one and only

Do you ever think I would of treated you this way
When its all said and done there's not much more left to say
No matter how I try time moves on yeah

Don't wanna be lonely don't wanna be lonely
Thought you'd be my one, one and only
I don't wanna be lonely I don't wanna be lonely
Thought you'd be my one, one and only

Don't wanna be lonely don't wanna be lonely
Thought you'd be my one, one and only




I don't wanna be lonely I don't wanna be lonely
Thought you'd be my one, one and only

Overall Meaning

In Charlotte Awbery's song "One and Only," the lyrics depict a sense of longing, disappointment, and heartbreak. The singer is speaking to someone who they believed would be their one and only, their true love. The song begins with the singer expressing their presence and vulnerability by asking if the other person can truly see them in the moonlight. However, despite their proximity, it becomes clear that they are not emotionally present in the relationship. The singer feels deceived and questions why they are still holding on to this person who is not reciprocating their feelings.


Throughout the song, there is a struggle between wanting to avoid loneliness and the realization that the person they believed would be their one and only is not living up to their expectations. They try to put on a facade of strength and detachment, asserting that they don't want to catch feelings and appear unaffected. However, beneath the surface, they are grieving and experiencing heavy breathing, a physical manifestation of the emotional turmoil they are going through.


The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to not be lonely and the disappointment that the person they thought would be their one and only is not fulfilling that role. The lyrics also touch on the memories they shared, hinting at the bittersweet nostalgia that accompanies a lost love. The singer acknowledges that time moves on, but they still hold on to hope, wondering if the person ever closes their eyes and thinks of the moments they shared.


Overall, "One and Only" delves into themes of unrequited love, emotional detachment, and the struggle to let go of a relationship that didn't meet expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't you see me I'm right here
I am present and visible, and it's hard to understand why you can't acknowledge me.


In the moonlight crystal clear
It's nighttime, and the moonlight illuminates everything clearly, including my emotions.


Heart beating
My heart is pounding with anticipation and longing.


Beating
Continuing to beat steadily as a symbol of my desire and hope.


In the distance I catch your stare
I notice that you are looking at me from afar.


Eyes are meeting but you're not there
Our eyes meet, but your presence feels distant and detached.


You're leaving leaving
You are leaving me emotionally and physically, creating a sense of abandonment.


You said that we were gonna be alright
You gave me reassurance that our relationship would thrive and be fine.


So why am I still hanging on lonely at night
Despite your promises, I find myself feeling lonely and holding onto hope during the night.


You're deceiving
Your actions and words contradict the trust I had in you, making me feel deceived.


Deceiving
Continuing to deceive me, causing me emotional pain and confusion.


I'm standing here on my own
I am standing alone, without your support or presence.


Just waiting here all alone
I am patiently waiting, feeling isolated and lonely without you.


And can't you hear these voices in my head
I have internal voices and thoughts that are consumed by the longing for your presence.


Don't wanna be lonely don't wanna be lonely
I don't want to experience loneliness, hoping for companionship and love.


Thought you'd be my one, one and only
I believed you would be my soulmate, the only one for me.


Lift my head up flick my hair
I raise my head with confidence and casually flick my hair as a facade of indifference.


Time to act like I don't care
It's time to pretend that I am unaffected and indifferent towards you.


No feeling
I am suppressing my emotions and refusing to let them affect me.


Don't catch feelings
I am intentionally avoiding developing deep emotional attachment or affection.


In a moment it all seems clear
I briefly experience a moment of clarity and understanding.


Forget the memories no need for fear
I decide to let go of the memories and not fear the consequences of moving on.


Grieving
I am mourning the loss of our relationship and the emotions associated with it.


Heavy breathing
My breathing becomes labored due to the pain and weight of the situation.


Oh yeah but you said that we were gonna be alright
Despite your assurances, I cannot help but question why things are not going as planned.


So why am I still hanging on lonely at night
I continue to hold onto hope and feel lonely, especially during the night when my thoughts are more intense.


You're deceiving
Your actions and behavior continue to betray the trust I had in you.


Deceiving
Persisting in deceiving me, causing me ongoing emotional pain and confusion.


I'm standing here on my own
I remain standing alone, unsupported and without your presence.


Just waiting here all alone
I patiently wait, feeling isolated and lonely without your companionship.


And can't you hear these voices in my head
The voices in my head continue to remind me of my longing and desire for you.


Don't wanna be lonely don't wanna be lonely
I desperately wish to escape loneliness and yearn for a fulfilling connection.


Thought you'd be my one, one and only
I had hoped that you would be the one and only person I could truly love and rely on.


I don't wanna be lonely I don't wanna be lonely
Loneliness is something I want to avoid, striving for companionship and emotional connection.


Thought you'd be my one, one and only
I had believed that you would be the sole person who completes me and brings me happiness.


Do you ever close your eyes
Do you ever take a moment to retreat into your thoughts and emotions?


And think of moments we shared
And reflect on the memories and experiences we had together?


Of clear blue skies and lost seconds we had
Recalling the times of happiness and joy, where each second felt fleeting and irreplaceable.


No matter what they'd say time was ours
Regardless of what others might say or think, we believed that time belonged to us and our connection.


Do you ever think I would have treated you this way
Have you ever considered that I would act towards you with such indifference and detachment?


When it's all said and done there's not much more left to say
Now that everything has been expressed and the relationship is ending, there is nothing more to discuss.


No matter how I try time moves on yeah
No matter how much I resist or try to hold onto the past, time continues to progress forward.


Don't wanna be lonely don't wanna be lonely
I desperately wish to avoid loneliness and seek love and companionship.


Thought you'd be my one, one and only
I had believed that you would be the only person capable of fulfilling my heart's desires.


I don't wanna be lonely I don't wanna be lonely
I refuse to accept and endure loneliness, longing for connection and emotional intimacy.


Thought you'd be my one, one and only
I had expected and envisioned you as the sole person who could fulfill my deepest desires and needs.


Don't wanna be lonely don't wanna be lonely
I strongly desire to avoid feeling lonely and seek companionship and emotional support.


Thought you'd be my one, one and only
I had placed my hopes and dreams of finding love and happiness solely on you.




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@walmorcerqueirasantosjunio607

sou seu fã incondicional eu te amo Charlotte Awbery

@lynxluciferian382

Your voice makes me cry, beautiful

@Suhumashha

You need to start uploading your performances

@alexfernando8099

Please, don't stop

Kisses from Brazil

@jman1057

Charlotte! we miss you, please put some new content out there. Please!

@helenemusicfan

I knew it wouldn't be a bad idea to stay subscribed! I'm excited! :D

@michestella

I love this! Sounds like a 90s classic

@junhowife2417

Just WOW

@dd_velvet

Te vi en un video en el metro...me encantó verte!!. Que bueno que la sugerencia me haya llevado a vos...

@ggboot1

I'm excited!

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