The Only One
Darren Hayes Lyrics


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In a world so cynical
You came in and changed the ball
From black to white
And made me right
This is all atypical
No one else has had the time
To read the signs
You are the only one

No one else can keep me from
The danger of myself
You keep me stronger
You are the only one

And now I love you even more
Than I did before

I've got such a jealous side
Reaching out
I try to hide
My infant stride
And in my mind
This is all so prototype
Make it wrong to make it feel right
Don't deny it
'Cause you are the only one

No one can keep me from
The danger I possess
You keep me stronger
You are the only one

And now I love you even more
Than I did before

And when they make the call
For one last drink
When my self-esteem seems below
And when no one knows it
When the colors all collide inside
Well, I can barely hide
You are the only one

No one else can keep me from
The danger of myself
You keep me stronger
You are the only one

And now I love you even more
There is no other
No one else I place above you
You are the only one




And now I love you even more
Than I did before

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Darren Hayes's The Only One express gratitude towards a lover who has been a positive influence on the singer's life, and has helped him become a better person despite his flaws. The opening lines depict a world that is cynical and negative, but the arrival of the lover has made a positive impact on the singer's life. The line "You came in and changed the ball from black to white" describes how the lover has transformed the singer's life, turning it from negative to positive.


The singer acknowledges that he has a jealous side and a tendency to struggle with his self-esteem, which he tries to hide. However, he recognizes that the lover is the only person who can keep him from the danger he possesses, and who can make him stronger. The line "You are the only one" is a recurring theme throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of the lover in the singer's life.


The climax of the song comes towards the end when the singer expresses his love for the lover, saying that there is no one else above her. The song is a tribute to a special person who has had a profound impact on the singer's life, and who he loves deeply.


Line by Line Meaning

In a world so cynical
The world we live in is full of skepticism and doubt.


You came in and changed the ball
You entered my life and altered the dynamic significantly.


From black to white
The change you brought about was so drastic that it turned the situation from negative to positive.


And made me right
You not only improved my situation, but you also made me feel justified and correct.


This is all atypical
The situation we find ourselves in is not a common occurrence.


No one else has had the time
Nobody else has dedicated the necessary amount of time and effort to understand my situation.


To read the signs
Nobody else has been able to interpret the signs and understand what I need.


You are the only one
You are the only person who understands me in this way and has helped me to improve my life.


No one else can keep me from
Nobody else is able to prevent me from engaging in dangerous behavior that could harm myself or others.


The danger of myself
I have a tendency to engage in behaviors that can put me at risk or harm myself.


You keep me stronger
You support me and motivate me to be my best self, which helps me avoid dangerous situations.


And now I love you even more
As a result of your unwavering support, my feelings towards you have deepened and intensified.


I've got such a jealous side
I tend to feel envious of others and their success.


Reaching out
I am trying to connect with others and seek their approval.


I try to hide
I do my best to conceal my jealousy and need for external validation.


My infant stride
I am moving forward in life, but I am still new and inexperienced, much like a baby taking their first steps.


And in my mind
Internally, I am wrestling with my emotions.


This is all so prototype
I am still figuring out who I am and what I want in life, so everything feels like a test run or experiment.


Make it wrong to make it feel right
Sometimes, I engage in behaviors that I know are not good for me, but they make me feel good or provide a temporary sense of relief.


Don't deny it
I am acknowledging that I engage in these behaviors and am not trying to hide or ignore them.


'Cause you are the only one
Even though I struggle with these issues, you are the only one who can truly help me overcome them and become a better person.


And when they make the call
When others invite me to engage in activities that could potentially harm me or my self-esteem.


For one last drink
Going out for a drink, despite knowing that it's not the best decision for me.


When my self-esteem seems below
When I'm feeling down on myself and struggling with feelings of low self-worth.


And when no one knows it
Even though it may be hard to tell from the outside, I am struggling internally and hiding my true emotions.


When the colors all collide inside
When my emotions become overwhelming and difficult to sort through or make sense of.


Well, I can barely hide
Even though I try to keep my emotions hidden, it's becoming increasingly difficult to do so.


There is no other
There is no one else who can provide the support, love, and guidance that you do.


No one else I place above you
You are the most important person in my life, and nobody else even comes close to comparing to you.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARREN HAYES, GEORGE MURANYI

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