One And Only
Cummings Burton Lyrics
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Just a hand to hold to give me grace growin' old as I slow down
Midnight touch
To say "You'll be all right, you're gonna make it through the night for the go-round."
Watchin' what you've been doin'
Reminding me of that lady I once knew
I'm lookin' for a lover that's worth pursuin'
Honey could it be you? Could it be you?
Darlin, darlin', darlin, darlin, a little closer
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
Oh my lover, lover, please discover, a little bit more
You might be my one and only
Don't ask much
Just a hand to hold and understand growin' old as I slow on down
Midnight touch
To say "You'll be all right, you're gonna make it through the night for another round."
Thinkin' 'bout things you been sayin'
Reminding me of that lady I once knew
I'm lookin' for a lover that's worth pursuin'
Honey could it be you? Could it be you?
Darlin, darlin', darlin, darlin, a little closer
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
Lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
Oh my lover, lover, please discover, a little bit more
You might be my one and only
In these lyrics from One And Only, Cummings Burton shares his desire for a simple yet meaningful relationship. He longs for someone who will hold his hand and offer him comfort as he grows old. The midnight touch and reassurance that he'll make it through the night are gestures that give him hope for the future. The lyrics show that he is reminded of a past love by the things his current love says and does, but he is still looking for someone worth pursuing. The repetition of the phrase "could it be you?" shows that he is hopeful that his current love may be the one.
The chorus of the song emphasizes Burton's loneliness and his longing for a deeper connection with his lover. He asks his lover to come a little closer in order to feel less lonely. He hopes that his current love will discover more about him and become his one and only.
Overall, the lyrics to One and Only are a testament to the human desire for connection and love. Cummings Burton expresses a desire for companionship as he grows old and longs for someone he can lean on in difficult times. The song speaks to a universal longing for a meaningful relationship and the hope that one can find that special someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want much,
I am a simple person who doesn't require much in life.
Just a hand to hold to give me grace growin' old as I slow down
All I need is someone to hold my hand and give me comfort as I age and slow down.
Midnight touch
A special moment in the middle of the night.
To say 'You'll be all right, you're gonna make it through the night for the go-round.'
I need someone to reassure me that I can overcome any obstacle and keep going.
Watchin' what you've been doin'
Observing your actions.
Reminding me of that lady I once knew
You remind me of a woman I used to know.
I'm lookin' for a lover that's worth pursuin'
I am searching for a significant other who is worthwhile.
Honey could it be you? Could it be you?
Could you be my perfect match?
Darlin, darlin', darlin, darlin, a little closer
My dear, my dear, come a little closer.
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
I am lonely and in need of companionship.
Oh my lover, lover, please discover, a little bit more
Please explore and learn more about me, my love.
You might be my one and only
You could potentially be the only one I need.
Don't ask much
Again, I don't require much.
Just a hand to hold and understand growin' old as I slow on down
All I need is someone to hold my hand and understand me as I age and slow down.
To say 'You'll be all right, you're gonna make it through the night for another round.'
I need someone to reassure me that I can make it through another night and keep going.
Thinkin' 'bout things you been sayin'
Reflecting on the things you've said.
Reminding me of that lady I once knew
Again, you remind me of a woman who was important to me.
I'm lookin' for a lover that's worth pursuin'
I am still seeking a significant other who is worth the pursuit.
Honey could it be you? Could it be you?
Again, could you be the one?
Darlin, darlin', darlin, darlin, a little closer
Once more, come closer to me, my dear.
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
I am still lonely.
Lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
Emphasizing just how lonely I am.
Oh my lover, lover, please discover, a little bit more
Please take some time to get to know me further, my love.
You might be my one and only
Reiterating that you could potentially be the only one for me.
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Written by: BURTON CUMMINGS
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@dougvoice
Words to this song : Don't want much,
Just a hand to hold to give me grace growin' old as I slow down
Midnight touch
To say "You'll be all right, you're gonna make it through the night for the go-round."
Watchin' what you've been doin'
Reminding me of that lady I once knew
I'm lookin' for a lover that's worth pursuin'
Honey could it be you? Could it be you?
Darlin, darlin', darlin, darlin, a little bit closer
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
Oh my lover, lover, please discover, a little bit more
You might be my one and only
Don't ask much
Just a hand to hold and understand growin' old as I slow on down
Midnight touch
To say "You'll be all right, you're gonna make it through the night for another round."
Thinkin' 'bout things you been sayin'
Reminding me of that lady I once knew
I'm lookin' for a lover that's worth pursuin'
Honey could it be you? Could it be you?
Darlin, darlin', darlin, darlin, a little bit closer
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
Lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
Oh my lover, lover, please discover, a little bit more
You might be my one and only
@drcarter1229
Burton never fails to surprise and delight with his music! Aren't we all fortunate to have his music? What a talent!!!
@mattzekan4971
I don't know why this tune wasn't ever on a cool movie soundtrack , easily Burton's best song in his solo career .
@galactic904
I agree wholeheartedly. Imagine this song in a Tv series playing while a guy is driving his car right after his first argument with his new girlfriend.
@russlupky3505
@galactic904 I was hoping this would have appeared in the movie Burton starred in but instead the song was "You saved my soul"....was hoping it would have been this one...the movie was called Melanie with him...Glenys O'Conner and Paul Sorvino
@ClintScottFischer
There's so many elements of this song I love: The chorus feels like Motown, but the verses and the bridges are darker, and the way they both entwine is just musical genius, and that's what Burton is.
@TheMapkiss
Yes I agree. This song is his absolute best and has so many moving parts to it including his voice never being better. A gem that only a few of us know about.
@lornamichano5914
This man's an Icon, I have loved him and the guys with the Guess Who since 1969. His , Their music has a Special place in my heart.
@mattzekan4971
Rush is shit
@lucienne4826
Such a beautiful song! Beautiful voice!
@levi-n-lilly7381
Yes it is!