Only Me
Hilma Nikolaisen Lyrics
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Give me the moon
Give me the morning
In the afternoon
I need ah-all and more
Yeah that's what I'm asking for
Give me magic and give me peace
Give me ah-all and more
Is that too much to ask for
It's only me and I-I'm only
Aiming for the only (only)
It's only me and I-I'm only
Aiming for the only
I need the sun oh
I need the moon
I need the morning
In the afternoon
Give me ah-all and more
And that is what I'm asking for
I need the magic
I need the peace
I need what I need I need to know what it is
I need oh-all and more
Tell me is that too much to ask for
It's only me and I-I'm only
Aiming for the only, only
It's only me and I-I'm only
Aiming for the only, only
It's only me and I-I'm only
Aiming for the only, only
It's only me and I-I'm only
Aiming for the only, only
Only
Only
Only
The only meeee
You know the past is the past, the everlasting
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
You know the past is the past the everlasting
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
You know the sun and the moon, they make you a man
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
I said the past is the past, the everlasting
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
So tell me wasn't it bad when I didn't want anything
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
Yeah the past is the past, the everlasting
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
Yesterday's gone, give it to me
The song "Only Me" by Hilma Nikolaisen is a plea to the universe to provide the singer with everything she needs. She asks for the sun, moon, morning, and afternoon, as well as magic and peace. She feels she needs all this and more, but wonders if it's too much to ask for. Despite asking for so much, she is only focused on herself, aiming for the only. The repetition of the words "only me" and "only" throughout the song emphasize this singular focus.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is looking for fulfillment and happiness but isn't sure what that entails. She wants to know what she needs and wants someone to give it to her. She also acknowledges the importance of the past, but ultimately wants to leave it behind and focus on the present and future.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me, give me the sun oh
I desire to be filled with light
Give me the moon
I desire to bask in moonbeams
Give me the morning
I desire to be filled with hope
In the afternoon
I desire to bask in the warmth of the day
I need ah-all and more
I desperately need everything and more
Yeah that's what I'm asking for
I only request what I need
Give me magic and give me peace
I desire to experience the wonder and tranquility of life
Give me what I need and tell me what it is
I need direction and guidance to fulfill my desires
Is that too much to ask for
I hope my requests are not too demanding
It's only me and I-I'm only
I am myself and nothing else
Aiming for the only (only)
Striving for my sole desire
I need the sun oh
I require to be filled with light
I need the moon
I long to bask in moonbeams
I need the morning
I seek to be filled with hope
Give me ah-all and more
I crave everything and more
And that is what I'm asking for
All I ask is what I need
I need the magic
I yearn for the wonder of life
I need the peace
I need to be at ease with myself
I need what I need I need to know what it is
I require to know what I truly need
Tell me is that too much to ask for
I hope my requests are not too demanding
It's only me and I-I'm only
I am myself and nothing else
Aiming for the only, only
Striving for my sole desire
Only
My sole focus
The only meeee
My true self
You know the past is the past, the everlasting
I comprehend that the past is over and behind me
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
A melodic interlude
You know the sun and the moon, they make you a man
I appreciate that exposure to light and darkness aid in becoming oneself
I said the past is the past, the everlasting
I reiterate that the past is in the past
So tell me wasn't it bad when I didn't want anything
I reflect on a time when I did not have goals or desires
Yesterday's gone, give it to me
The past is over and I want to leave it behind
Contributed by Austin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JPNesker
This is so great.
I can hear all the usual SM hallmarks - the heavy panned vocals and guitars, the woozy spaciousness. All in benefit of a ridiculous pop monster. Great vocal, fantastic production.
Where was this shot? Looks like a fun Norwegian gallery!
Greetings from Canada.
@AcesArtie
Bravo