The Only One
Donna Summer Lyrics


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Spoken:
You know ladies and gentlemen
Please know this
I really love my man
And I want, exactly what he's got
And I don't ever mind giving him every
Bit of my love
And baby you know
I've got a lot to give

I got fire in my touch
There's nothing I won't do
And I bend over backwards
Just to give it all to you

Cause there's only one man
That can handle all this love
Cause there's only one man
That I want to be with tonight
Cause there's only one man
That can squeeze me inside

The one man in my life
And that's you, you and you and you

Cause there's only one man
That can handle all this love
Cause there's only one man
That I want to be with tonight




Said there's only one man in my life
And that's you

Overall Meaning

In Donna Summer's song The Only One, she expresses her deep love for her man and her willingness to do anything for him. In the spoken intro, she emphasizes how much she loves him and how much she wants to please him. She describes herself as having fire in her touch and being willing to bend over backwards to give him all of her love. She believes that there is only one man who can handle her love and satisfy her desires, and that man is the one in her life.


The lyrics of this song paint a picture of a passionate and intense love that only one person can fulfill. Donna Summer's vocals are emotive, and the melody is soulful, adding to the depth of the song's meaning. The song is about the connection between two people and the importance of finding that special person who can fulfill your desires and needs.


Overall, The Only One is a powerful love ballad that speaks to the hearts of anyone who knows what it feels like to be in love.


Line by Line Meaning

You know ladies and gentlemen
As a performer addressing the crowd, I want to express something personal about my romantic life.


Please know this
I need to share this detail with my fans so they understand my perspective and passion.


I really love my man
I am deeply in love with my partner and feel fortunate to have them in my life.


And I want, exactly what he's got
I admire and desire the qualities, accomplishments, and happiness that my partner has achieved.


And I don't ever mind giving him every Bit of my love
I am willing and happy to share my emotions, time, and energy with my beloved, without reservation or regret.


And baby you know
I want my partner to feel loved, appreciated, and desired by me at all times.


I've got a lot to give
I possess a deep, strong, and enduring capacity to love and care for my partner.


I got fire in my touch
I bring passion, intensity, and energy to my physical and emotional relationships.


There's nothing I won't do
I am open, adventurous, and committed to trying new experiences and exploring new boundaries with my partner.


And I bend over backwards
I am flexible, generous, and devoted in meeting my partner's needs, desires, and wishes.


Just to give it all to you
I am wholeheartedly devoted to my partner and want to express my love and affection in every way possible.


Cause there's only one man
I believe that my love, loyalty, and devotion are unique and irreplaceable, and only one person can be the recipient of all of it.


That can handle all this love
My love is intense, deep, and constant, and requires a special person who can appreciate and reciprocate it.


That I want to be with tonight
At this moment, I feel a strong desire, passion, and attraction towards my partner, and can't wait to be close to them.


Cause there's only one man that can squeeze me inside
I crave emotional, physical, and spiritual intimacy with my partner, and believe that only they can fulfill me in these ways.


The one man in my life
Above all others, my partner is my priority, my rock, my soulmate, and my true love.


And that's you, you and you and you
I am addressing my partner(s) directly, affirming my love, devotion, and desire for them, and expressing my gratitude and joy for their presence in my life.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL CONTI, DONNA SUMMER, VIRGIL LEWIS WEBER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Paula Eduarda

If you went away
And I had to live my life without you
If the loving died
I just don´t know what I would do

All my life I´ve been
The one to cry when things went wrong
Oh, oh, all my life
I´ve been the only one

Don´t tell me now I´m not the only one
Don´t break my heart, say I´m the only one
You promised me a love forever
So let me never ever hear you say
I´m not the only one

I believe in love
And I built my life around you
I believe in us
And I´m sure that all our dream will come true

So don´t ever say
There´s someone else inside your heart
Someone else to take my place
And tear our love apart

Don´t tell me now I´m not the only one
Don´t break my heart, say I´m the only one
You promised me a love forever
So let me never ever hear you say
I´m not the only one

All my life I´ve been
The one to cry when thing went wrong
Oh, oh, all my life
I´ve been the only one

Don´t tell me now I´m not the only one
Don´t break my heart, say I´m the only one
You promised me a love forever
So let me never ever hear you say
I´m not the only one
Don´t tell me now I´m not the only one
Don´t break my heart, say I´m the only



All comments from YouTube:

Paula Eduarda

If you went away
And I had to live my life without you
If the loving died
I just don´t know what I would do

All my life I´ve been
The one to cry when things went wrong
Oh, oh, all my life
I´ve been the only one

Don´t tell me now I´m not the only one
Don´t break my heart, say I´m the only one
You promised me a love forever
So let me never ever hear you say
I´m not the only one

I believe in love
And I built my life around you
I believe in us
And I´m sure that all our dream will come true

So don´t ever say
There´s someone else inside your heart
Someone else to take my place
And tear our love apart

Don´t tell me now I´m not the only one
Don´t break my heart, say I´m the only one
You promised me a love forever
So let me never ever hear you say
I´m not the only one

All my life I´ve been
The one to cry when thing went wrong
Oh, oh, all my life
I´ve been the only one

Don´t tell me now I´m not the only one
Don´t break my heart, say I´m the only one
You promised me a love forever
So let me never ever hear you say
I´m not the only one
Don´t tell me now I´m not the only one
Don´t break my heart, say I´m the only

John Szczepanski

It's not the same on this earth without Donna Summer.
She is deeply missed.
We LOVE you Donna Summer, !!!

Lisa Candela

my favorite song from the incredible album...long live Donna!!

John Raby

Couldn't agree more

Barry H.

Couldn't agree with you more Lisa , fantastic song , Donna Summer at her brilliant best ..... another top tune of this superb album is 'Breakaway'.

atrocchia

Mine too.

Dan Tyler

The best song on the album

Vambora, Galera?

Donna Summer e sua inconfundível voz e performance. Única. Como ela faz falta... ainda bem que sua voz é imortal.

Aivali Stavro

The songs Stock Aitken Waterman did with Donna Summer are some of their best ever. Especially this song.

Fredo Joaquim

Sentimentally poetic and lovely.💃🌟 I love 💖Donna Summer 🌄

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