Knight started to record solo material due to legal issues that forced her and The Pips to record separately. Her solo debut "Miss Gladys Knight" was released in 1978 followed by "Gladys Knight" on Colombia Records. Knight recorded the title track for the James Bond movie "Licence To Kill." It became a Top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at #6. Knight's third solo album, "Good Woman" was released in 1991 on MCA Records (now Geffen Records). The album quickly climbed the charts to #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album features the lead single, "Men" (#2 R&B). Her fourth album, "Just For You" followed in 1995. The album went Gold. Knight most recent album is her critically acclaimed ninth studio album, "Before Me", released in 2006.
The one & only
Gladys Knight Lyrics
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It's like findin' a needle in the hay
Ev'ryone of us is lookin' for love
So when love comes along
You can't let it get away
When you're someone's one and only
And he says that he's nothin' without you
Then you're one of the chosen few
Yes, you're one of the chosen few
Well I found my one and only
Like the long, lonesome river finds the sea
And I can't believe how lucky I was
That you and your love were waitin' around for me
You're my darlin' one and only
I've got no more lookin' left to do
With a love as sweet as ours
I know that I'm one of the chosen few
Yes, I'm one of the chosen few
The lyrics to Gladys Knight's song "The One and Only" convey a feeling of gratitude and joy for a love that has been found and will not be let go. The metaphor used to describe finding true love is that it is like finding a needle in a haystack, which emphasizes the rarity and preciousness of the experience. The idea that everyone is looking for love suggests that the singer is aware of the challenges involved in finding the right person, and that finding this person should be cherished.
The lyrics also explore the intense emotional connection that exists between two people who have found their one and only. The line "he says that he's nothing without you" captures the idea that this love is not just desired but essential, and that the relationship brings meaning and purpose to both people's lives. The chorus repeats the idea that finding the one and only is a unique and fortunate experience, making the singer feel like one of the "chosen few".
Overall, the song's lyrics celebrate the power of love to transform and enrich our lives, and encourage us to hold on tight to the person who is our one and only.
Line by Line Meaning
When you find the one and only
Discovering someone who is truly unique and special to you
It's like findin' a needle in the hay
Finding this special person is rare and difficult, like finding a needle in a haystack
Ev'ryone of us is lookin' for love
Everyone is searching for love and companionship
So when love comes along
When you finally find love, you must embrace it
You can't let it get away
Don't miss the opportunity to be with the person you love
When you're someone's one and only
When you are the most important person in someone's life
And he says that he's nothin' without you
When your significant other depends on you and couldn't imagine their life without you
When at last you know where you belong
When you find the person and the place where you truly belong
Then you're one of the chosen few
You are part of a special group of people who have found true love
Well I found my one and only
The singer has found their special person
Like the long, lonesome river finds the sea
The singer has finally found their true destination, like a river flowing into the ocean
And I can't believe how lucky I was
The singer feels incredibly fortunate to have found their one and only
That you and your love were waitin' around for me
The singer's special person was always there, waiting for them to find them
You're my darlin' one and only
The singer's significant other is their one and only true love
I've got no more lookin' left to do
The singer no longer needs to search for love because they have found it in their one and only
With a love as sweet as ours
The singer's love is pure and sweet
I know that I'm one of the chosen few
The singer recognizes that they are part of a special group of people who have found true love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN, PATRICK M. WILLIAMS, Patrick Williams
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StrongCaramel
Gladys is one of the deepest most soulful interpreter of songs. She is also one who executes her craft with the same finesse on stage as well as in studio. Who could possibly vote no on this or any of her songs?👍🏽
Lois Taylor
What a beautiful 🤩 song 🎧 sung with such feeling ❤️
Cornelius Coble
Music speaks to your soul...when your mouth is closed....Gladys is an amazing singer🤗💖💖
Robert Jones
A great song with real meaning she really is a legend ❤️🎶
Chuck Spencer
This is such a profound song and sung so beautifully by a very talented singer, Gladys Knight. To you Gina, always yours forever.
Verónica Vieira
Amo su música, grande Gladys Night.
LOUIAW GRACIE
I walked down the aisle to this song on my wedding day. Good times.
Yolanda Tulloch
OMG I love this song, oh it was so simple then .. I love it when I was a kid, and even more today...
Millicent Evans
Music is my painkiller it really is because you can forget whatever your going through. And just relax and close your eyes and get in that zone. Lo.trust me its true great song
LASTSOCIAL
Nothing more can be communicated about Gladys Knight and The Pips, except..🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤