I'm Not The Only One
Hamilton Lyrics


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You and me, we made a vow
For better or for worse
I can't believe you let me down
But the proof's in the way it hurts

For months on end I've had my doubts
Denying every tear
I wish this would be over now
But I know that I still need you here

You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one

You've been so unavailable
Now sadly I know why
Your heart is unobtainable
Even though Lord knows you kept mine

You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one

I have loved you for many years
Maybe I am just not enough
You've made me realize my deepest fear
By lying and tearing us up

You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one





I know I'm not the only one

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Not The Only One" by Sam Smith tells the story of a person who is in a relationship with someone who has cheated on them, and the pain that it has caused them. The first verse of the song recounts the vow they had made to each other, but the singer feels let down because their partner has not lived up to the promise. The singer is hurt and is affected by their partner's actions, which is evident in the way that it hurts.


The second verse is about how they have been dealing with the doubt and denial that they have experienced for months. They wish the relationship could end, but the truth is that they still need their partner. They are fully aware of what their partner has done, but they also feel like they are not the only one who is being hurt.


The chorus repeats the notion that they are not crazy for feeling this way and that their partner's actions have hurt them. Despite the betrayal, they still love their partner and want to make it work. This song captures the pain and hurt of being cheated on, and the struggle to come to terms with it.


Line by Line Meaning

You and me, we made a vow
We both promised to stay together through the good and the bad.


For better or for worse
No matter what happens, we vowed to stick together.


I can't believe you let me down
I trusted you completely, but you disappointed me.


But the proof's in the way it hurts
The pain I feel shows me that you did indeed let me down.


For months on end I've had my doubts
I've been uncertain about our relationship for a long time.


Denying every tear
I've been trying my best to hide my emotions from you.


I wish this would be over now
I want to be done with this difficult situation.


But I know that I still need you here
Despite everything that's happened, I still love you and want you in my life.


You say I'm crazy
You think I'm irrational and don't understand what you've done.


'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
You think I'm oblivious to the fact that you've betrayed me.


But when you call me baby
Despite everything, I still feel something for you when you say that.


I know I'm not the only one
I know that you've hurt others in the same way you've hurt me.


You've been so unavailable
You've been distant and hard to reach.


Now sadly I know why
It's become clear to me now that you've been unfaithful.


Your heart is unobtainable
I can't win your love back, no matter how hard I try.


Even though Lord knows you kept mine
Despite everything you've done, I still love you.


I have loved you for many years
My love for you has been strong and enduring.


Maybe I am just not enough
I'm starting to realize that maybe I can't give you what you need.


You've made me realize my deepest fear
Your betrayal has shown me that my greatest fear was always losing you.




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