Gladys Knight, born on May 28, 1944, developed her singing style while singing with her family at Baptist church functions. Though the group first released recordings in 1958, their career really got started when Motown founder Berry Gordy witnessed them perform at Harlem’s Apollo Theater in 1966 and felt very impressed. With a career following spanning decade after decade, featuring many hits, the group has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
The One and Only
Gladys Knight & The Pips 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 song "The One and Only" by Gladys Knight & The Pips talks about the search for true love and finding that one special person who completes you. The lyrics mention that finding this person is like finding a needle in a haystack, as everyone is looking for love, but not everyone is fortunate enough to find it. It is emphasized that when you do find that special someone, you cannot let them slip away. The chorus talks about how being someone's one and only is a special privilege, and that once you find them, you will know that you're one of the chosen few.
The lyrics also express how grateful the singer is for finding their one and only love. They compare it to the long and winding journey of a river finding the sea. The singer feels very lucky to have found their soulmate and expresses that they feel no need to look for anything else because their love is complete. The song is a beautiful ode to true love and how it can make someone feel as if they are one of the chosen few.
Line by Line Meaning
When you find the one and only
When you find that special someone who is truly unique and perfect for you
It's like findin' a needle in the hay
It's like something incredibly difficult to find, like a needle in a haystack
Ev'ryone of us is lookin' for love
Every person searches for love and companionship
So when love comes along
When that perfect love finally finds you
You can't let it get away
You can't risk losing that love once you've found it
When you're someone's one and only
When you're that special and unique person for someone else
And he says that he's nothin' without you
When your significant other tells you that they can't live without you
When at last you know where you belong
When you finally find your place in the world and it's with that special someone
Then you're one of the chosen few
Then you're part of a select group of people who have found their perfect match
Well I found my one and only
I found the person who is truly unique and perfect for me
Like the long, lonesome river finds the sea
Like two elements that are meant to be together, I found my soulmate
And I can't believe how lucky I was
I feel incredibly fortunate to have found my one and only
That you and your love were waitin' around for me
That my soulmate was also searching for me and waiting for me to find them
You're my darlin' one and only
You're the only one I love and the only one I need
I've got no more lookin' left to do
I don't need to search for love anymore because I've found my perfect match
With a love as sweet as ours
Our love is incredibly special and unique
I know that I'm one of the chosen few
I'm part of a select group of people who have found their soulmate
Contributed by Micah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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..🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤