The Only Exception
Glee Cast Lyrics


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When I was younger
I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind
He broke his own heart
As I watched
As he tried to re-assemble it

And my momma swore
She would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love
If it does not exist

But darling
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception

Maybe I know, somewhere
Deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways
To make it alone
Or keep a straight face

And I've always lived like this
Keeping it comfortable, distanced
And up until now
I'd have sworn to myself that I'm
Content with loneliness

Because none of it was ever worth the risk

You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception

Whoa, oh
Whoa, oh, hey
Whoa

I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't
Let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving
In the morning, when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream

Oh

You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
(You are the only exception)
(You are the only exception)
You are the only exception
You are the only exception





And I'm on my way to believing
Oh, and I'm on my way to believing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Only Exception are a reflection of the singer's past experiences with love and heartbreak. The first verse describes how the singer's father broke his own heart and how the singer promised themselves they would never sing of love if it doesn't exist. The second verse reveals the singer's internal battle between believing in love and acknowledging that it often doesn't last. They have always kept a distance from others and convinced themselves they were content with loneliness because it was never worth the risk.


However, the chorus introduces a change in perspective where the singer acknowledges that their previous beliefs are not entirely true. The person they are singing to is the only exception to their past experiences and expectations of love. They are unable to let go of this person and request some form of proof that their time together was not just a dream. The song ends with the singer admitting they are on their way to believing in love again.


The lyrics present a vulnerable and honest portrayal of someone who has been hurt before but finds hope in this one person who stands out from the rest. It is a tribute to the power of love and the possibility of finding it even when it seems unlikely.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was younger
Reflecting on my childhood


I saw my daddy cry
Witnessing my father in pain


And curse at the wind
Reacting to uncontrollable circumstances


He broke his own heart
Causing emotional pain to himself


As I watched
Being a witness to his actions


As he tried to re-assemble it
Attempting to mend what was broken


And my momma swore
My mother made a promise


She would never let herself forget
To always remember the hurt


And that was the day that I promised
A pivotal moment in my life


I'd never sing of love
Deciding to never believe in love


If it does not exist
Unless it's proven to be real


But darling
Addressing the one who changed my mind


You are the only exception
You are the one exception to my rule


Maybe I know, somewhere
Suggesting a hint of doubt


Deep in my soul
Embedded in my being


That love never lasts
Love eventually fades away


And we've got to find other ways
We must explore other options


To make it alone
To survive on our own


Or keep a straight face
Hiding our emotions


And I've always lived like this
My life has revolved around this belief


Keeping it comfortable, distanced
Preferring distance and detachment


And up until now
Until you came along


I'd have sworn to myself that I'm
I convinced myself that I was


Content with loneliness
Satisfied with being alone


Because none of it was ever worth the risk
Previous experiences have not been rewarding


Whoa, oh
Expression of awe or wonder


Whoa, oh, hey
Vocalizing excitement


I've got a tight grip on reality
Being firmly grounded in the present


But I can't
Contrasting the previous statement


Let go of what's in front of me here
Unable to release what's in front of me


I know you're leaving
Acknowledging the impending departure


In the morning, when you wake up
When the day begins for you


Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream
Provide evidence that this is real


And I'm on my way to believing
Slowly gaining faith and trust




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua Neil Farro, Hayley Nichole Williams

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@samaramesquita2158

A Única Exceção

Quando eu era mais nova eu vi
O meu pai chorando e praguejando ao vento
Ele partiu seu próprio coração e
Eu assisti enquanto ele tentava remontá-lo
E minha mãe jurou que jamais
Se deixaria esquecer
E esse foi o dia que eu prometi
Nunca cantar sobre o amor se ele não existisse
Mas querido...

Você é a única exceção
Você é a única exceção
Você é a única exceção
Você é a única exceção

Talvez em algum lugar profundo da minha alma eu sei
Que o amor nunca dura
E nós temos que arranjar outros meios de seguir
Em frente sozinhos e manter a cabeça erguida
E eu sempre vivi assim
Mantendo uma distância confortável
E até agora eu jurei pra mim mesma
Que eu era feliz com a solidão
Porque nada disso nunca valeu o risco

Mas você é a única exceção
Mas você é a única exceção
Mas você é a única exceção
Mas você é a única exceção

Eu tenho um forte controle sobre a realidade,
Mas não posso deixar o que está aqui diante de mim
Eu sei que você vai embora pela manhã, quando acordar
Me deixe com alguma prova de que isso não foi um sonho

Whooa...

Você é a única exceção
Você é a única exceção
Você é a única exceção
Você é a única exceção
Você é a única exceção
Você é a única exceção
Você é a única exceção
Você é a única exceção

E eu estou quase acreditando
E eu estou quase acreditando...



@introverties

When I was younger
I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind
He broke his own heart
As I watched
As he tried to re-assemble it
And my momma swore
She would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love
If it does not exist
But darling,
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
Maybe I know, somewhere
Deep in my soul
That love never last
And we've got to find other ways
To make it alone
Or Keep a straight face
And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable, distance
And up until now
I had sworn to myself that I'm
Content with loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk
Well, You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
Whoa, oh, hey
Whoa
I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't
Let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving
In the morning, when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream
Oh
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
And I'm on my way to believing
Oh, And I'm on my way to believing



All comments from YouTube:

@vikkio92

It's been so long but I still find myself singing the Glee version of most songs in my head.

@Dre1nonly103

Same

@MoisesCabala2023

​@@Dre1nonly103❤😂❤

@naormoshesarid36

Lea makes the tears come out, every time I hear this version.

@noidea7281

im crying right now

@allisonhangen284

I love 💖 this song

@DanielaAcosta

I love Lea's voice in every way, but Dianna has the perfect sweet voice for this song

@SuperPianogirl123

She doesn’t have the range for this

@lucymarvel1163

As always Lea kicks some ass with this beautiful version of Paramore's song.

@ab-th7lj

OMG that was such a good cover of it.. I still can't believe they did Paramore!

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