Wanna Be The Only One
Eternal Lyrics


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Yes, I see you cryin'
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I feel your broken heart
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I can feel you're hurtin'
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Still you choose to play the part
If you let me be (if you let me be)
I'll be all you need, all you need

I wanna be the only one to hold you
(Protect you from the rain)
I wanna be the only one to soothe you
(Erase all the pain)
I wanna be the only one to love you, love you
(Over again)
I wanna be the only one, the only one, the
(Only one I am)

Now you deserve a mansion
My Lord, you do (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You can have the best of life
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
With all this, I'll give you
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ah, a pure love that gold can't buy

If you take a chance (if you take a chance)
I'll be worth the chance
Worth the chance, oh

I wanna be the only one to hold you
(Protect you from the rain)
I wanna be the only one to soothe you
(Erase all the pain)
I wanna be the only one to love you, love you
(Over again)
I wanna be the only one, the only one
(Only one I am)

If you let me be
If you let me be
I'll be all you need
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
If you take a chance
If you take a chance
I'll be worth the chance
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Oh my, if you just love me (if you just love me)
You will gladly see I'm all you need, oh, oh-oh

Mmm, I'm all you need

I wanna be the only one to hold you
(Protect you from the rain)
I wanna be the only one to soothe you
(Erase all the pain)
I wanna be the only one to love you, love you
(Over again)
Hey, I wanna be the only one, the only one the
(Only one I am)

I wanna be the only one to hold you
(Protect you from the rain)
I wanna be the only one to soothe you
(Erase all the pain)
Yes, I wanna be the only one to love you, love you
(Over again)

Hey, I wanna be the only one, the only one the
(Only one I am)
Yes, I wanna be the only one, the only one
(Only one I am)
Oh, I wanna be the only one, the only one the
(The only one I am)

The only one, the only one, the only one, the
(The only one I am)
The only one, the only one, the only one, the
(The only one I am)

Ooh, yeah, yeah
Said I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be




I wanna be (I wanna be the only one)
Will you let me be?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eternal's song "I Wanna Be The Only One" suggest a message of love and devotion. The track expresses the feeling of wanting to be the person who is solely responsible for holding, soothing, and loving the other person. The first part of the lyrics conveys the message that the singer is feeling the pain and brokenness of the other person, but still chooses to play their part. The second part of the lyrics explains that the other person deserves the best of life, but the pure love that the singer can offer is something that money cannot buy. The chorus, repeated throughout the song, emphasizes the singer's desire to be the only one to hold, soothe, and love the other person, promising that they will be all that the other person needs.


The song's lyrics reflect the 90s R&B style's emotions, passion, and dedication to love. While it may seem cliché, the song's lyrics convey how devoted the singer is to the other person, and how committed they are to loving and supporting them. This song has a smooth rhythm, and the use of the harmonious vocals gives it a mellow and soulful sound.


Overall, "I Wanna Be The Only One" by Eternal expresses a feeling of wanting to love and be there for someone to the fullest. The song is a beautiful reminder of the power of love and how it can inspire people to dedicate themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes, I see you cryin'
I acknowledge the fact that you are crying


(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
This line is a filler without any significant meaning


And I feel your broken heart
I can sense that your heart is broken


(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
This line is a filler without any significant meaning


I can feel you're hurtin'
I can sense that you are hurting


(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
This line is a filler without any significant meaning


Still you choose to play the part
Despite your pain, you choose to continue with your role


If you let me be (if you let me be)
If you allow me to, I can help you


I'll be all you need, all you need
I will be there for you and fulfill all your needs


I wanna be the only one to hold you
I aspire to be the sole person to embrace you


(Protect you from the rain)
I am willing to shield you from different types of harm or calamities that may come your way


I wanna be the only one to soothe you
I aspire to be the only person to comfort and relieve you of your troubles


(Erase all the pain)
I am capable of eradicating all the physical or emotional pain that you are currently experiencing


I wanna be the only one to love you, love you
I long to be the only person to show you affection


(Over again)
I want to express my love for you repeatedly


I wanna be the only one, the only one, the
I desire to be the one and only person in your life


(Only one I am)
I am the only person who can fulfill your wants and needs


Now you deserve a mansion
You deserve to live luxuriously


My Lord, you do (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
The singer is affirming the previous line


You can have the best of life
You can have a life that is the absolute best


(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
This line is a filler without any significant meaning


With all this, I'll give you
In addition to providing you with the best things in life


Ah, a pure love that gold can't buy
I am offering you genuine and sincere love that cannot be purchased with money


If you take a chance (if you take a chance)
If you take a risk and explore the possibility of us being together


I'll be worth the chance
I promise to make it worth your while to invest in our relationship


Worth the chance, oh
This line is an affirmation of the previous line


Oh my, if you just love me (if you just love me)
If you could just express your love for me


You will gladly see I'm all you need, oh, oh-oh
You will understand that I am more than enough for you


Mmm, I'm all you need
The artist is stating that they are the only one the other person needs


Yes, I wanna be the only one, the only one
The singer is reiterating their desire to be the only one in the other person's life


(Only one I am)
I am the only person who can fulfill your wants and needs


Hey, I wanna be the only one, the only one
The artist is expressing their desire to be the only important person in the other person's life


Hey, I wanna be the only one, the only one the
The artist is restating their desire to be the only person in the other person's world


(Only one I am)
I am the only person who can fulfill your wants and needs


Yes, I wanna be the only one, the only one
The singer is repeating themselves again, stressing their desire to be the only one in the other person's life


(Only one I am)
I am the only person who can fulfill your wants and needs


Oh, I wanna be the only one, the only one the
The singer is emphasizing their desire to be the sole person in the other person's life


(The only one I am)
I am the only person who can fulfill your wants and needs


The only one, the only one, the only one, the
The singer is repeating the phrase to emphasize their point


(The only one I am)
I am the only person who can fulfill your wants and needs


The only one, the only one, the only one, the
The artist is repeating the phrase to emphasize their point


(The only one I am)
I am the only person who can fulfill your wants and needs


Ooh, yeah, yeah
This line is a filler without any significant meaning


Said I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be
The artist is repeating themselves to express their desire


I wanna be (I wanna be the only one)
The artist is reiterating their desire to be the only person in the other's life


Will you let me be?
The artist is asking for permission to be the other person's only love




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Everette Lawrence, Benjamin Winans

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@larissanarrier1321

Yes I see you cryin'
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
And I feel your broken heart
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
I can feel you're hurting
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Still you chose to play the part
If you let me be
(If you let me be)
I'll be all you need, all you need 

I wanna be the only one to hold you
(Protect you from the rain)
I wanna be the only one to soothe you
(Erase all the pain)
I wanna be the only one to love you, love you
(Over again)
I wanna be the only one, the only one
(The only one I am) 

Now you deserve a mansion
My lord you too
You can have the best of life
With all this I'll give you
A pure love that gold can't buy
If you take a chance
(If you take a chance)
I'll be worth the chance, worth the chance 

I wanna be the only one to hold you
(Protect you from the rain)
I wanna be the only one to soothe you
(Erase all the pain)
I wanna be the only one to love you, love you
(Over again)
I wanna be the only one, the only one
(The only one)

If you let me be
If you let me be
I'll be all you need
If you take a chance
If you take a chance
I'll be worth the chance
If you just love me
You will gladly see
I'm all you need 

I wanna be the only one to hold you
(Protect you from the rain)
I wanna be the only one to soothe you
(Erase all the pain)
I wanna be the only one to love you, love you
(Over again)
I wanna be the only one, the only one
(The only one I am)



@kenziec394

Yes, I see you crying
And I feel your broken heart
I can feel your hurting
Still you choose to play the part

If you let me be
(If you let me be)
I'll be all you need, all you need

I wanna be the only one to hold you
(Protect you from the rain)
I wanna be the only one to soothe you
(Erase all the pain)

I'm gonna be the only one to love you, love you
(Over again)
I wanna be the only one, the only one, the
(Only one I am)

Now you deserve a mansion
(My Lord, you too)
You can have the best of life
With all this I'll give you
A pure love that gold can't buy

If you take a chance
(If you take a chance)
I'll be worth the chance, worth the chance

I wanna be the only one to hold you
(Protect you from the rain)
I wanna be the only one to soothe you
(Erase all the pain)

I wanna be the only one to love you, love you
(Over again)
I wanna be the only one, the only one
(The only one I am)

I' wanna be the only one to hold you
(Protect you from the rain)
I wanna be the only one to soothe you
(Erase all the pain)

I wanna be the only one to love you, love you
(Over again)
I wanna be the only one, the only one
(Only one I am)

If you let me be
(If you let me be)
I'll be all you need

If you take a chance, you're love
(If you take a chance)
I'll be worth the chance

Oh my, if you just love me
(If you just love me)
You will gladly see
I'm all you need

Girl, I wanna be, I wanna be
I can play, you heard it?

I wanna be the only one to hold you
(Protect you from the rain)
Yes, I'm gonna be the only one to soothe you
(Erase all the pain)

I'm gonna be the only one to love you, love you
(Over again)
Hey, I wanna be the only one, the only one
(The only one I am)

I'm gonna be the only one to hold you
(Protect you from the rain)
I'm gonna be the only one to soothe you
(Erase all the pain)

Yes, I wanna be the only one to love you, love you
(Over again)
Hey, I wanna be the only one, the only one
(The only one I am)

Yes, I'm gonna be the only one, the only one
(The only one I am)
I wanna be the only one, the only one
(The only one I am)

The only one, I wanna be the only one, the only one the
(The only one I am)
The only one, I wanna be the only one, the only one the
(The only one I am)



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@magdelineohen4894

2024 they don't make music like this anymore,the 80s and 90s was the best genre to ever happen.. damn we had good music❤❤❤❤❤ can't touch that

@silentassassin47

HERE BEFORE THIS BLOWS UP

@usizijere2593

The real music I tell you

@chuksmoxie7150

Spot on

@Matdildi

Listening in 2024 👍

@TheJunebox

The late 90s… what a time to be alive and young ❤

@kingtvuganda1595

So sweet

@kafillisworld

It's 2023 and this song still hit different ❤

@cyrusnjungwa8297

Here today

@sarahhale2456

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