Only You
Ellie goulding Lyrics
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My enemy, the only animal I couldn't fight
You hold me in the dark when storms arrive, only you
Only you can see the emptiness I feel
When you're with me
When everything you say I'm on my knees
Baby I'm on my knees
Baby I'm on my knees
When everything you say I'm on my knees
Baby I'm on my knees
Baby I'm on my knees
Baby I'm on my knees
Only you can be the aching in my heart
My enemy, the only animal I couldn't fight
You hold me in the dark when storms arrive
Only you
Only you
Only you
Only you can see the emptiness I feel
When you're with me
When everything you say I'm on my knees
Baby I'm on my knees
Baby I'm on my knees
Baby I'm on my knees
When everything you say I'm on my knees
Baby I'm on my knees
Baby I'm on my knees
Baby I'm on my knees, only you
Only you can be the aching in my heart
My enemy, the only animal I couldn't fight
You hold me in the dark when storms arrive, only you
Only you
Only you can be the aching in my heart
My enemy, the only animal I couldn't fight
You hold me in the dark when storms arrive, only you
The lyrics of Ellie Goulding's song "Only You" express the deep emotional connection between two people. The first verse says that "Only you can be the aching in my heart, my enemy, the only animal I couldn't fight." This portrays the idea that the person she is singing about holds such a deep connection with her that they can cause her pain, yet she is unable to fight against this person. The second verse says "Only you can see the emptiness I feel when you're with me." This line conjures up an image of someone being so alone without this particular person that it creates an emptiness inside of them. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the fact that "Only you" can fill this void and bring comfort to the singer during difficult times.
Overall, the song expresses the idea that there is one person who can complete and fulfill a person's emotional needs, and that person is referred to as "Only you."
Line by Line Meaning
Only you can be the aching in my heart
No one else can make me feel the pain and longing that I feel for you.
My enemy, the only animal I couldn't fight
Despite my best efforts, I can't resist you - you're the only thing that has power over me.
You hold me in the dark when storms arrive, only you
When life gets tough and things start to fall apart, you're the only one who can comfort me and make me feel safe.
Only you can see the emptiness I feel
Even when I try to hide my emotions from others, you see straight through me and understand the sadness and emptiness I'm experiencing.
When everything you say I'm on my knees
Your every word has the power to impact me deeply and leave me feeling vulnerable and helpless.
Baby I'm on my knees
I'm completely at your mercy and willing to do anything for you - I'm begging for your love and affection.
Only you
Above all else, it's clear that you're the only one who truly matters to me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ELLIE GOULDING, JAMES ELIOT
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