All four Hot Chelle Rae members have family connections to other entertainers. Lead guitarist Nash Overstreet is the son of country songwriter Paul Overstreet. His brother, Chord Overstreet, is an actor best known for playing Sam on Glee. Vocalist Ryan Follese and drummer Jamie Follese's father, Keith Follese, is also a country songwriter. Bass player Ian Keaggy is the son of contemporary Christian singer/guitarist Phil Keaggy.
They were signed to Jive Records in October 2008, and then began work on their first album, Lovesick Electric, which was released on October 23, 2009. Tonight Tonight became their first song to enter the Hot 100 when it debuted at #93 on the chart dated April 30, 2011.
Their song, I Like To Dance, being featured on the show "So You Think You Can Dance," was their first released single.
The Only One
Hot Chelle Rae Lyrics
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I felt like a boxer without a fight
A night in Vegas without all the lights
Before you
I could only see as deep as the skin
Before you
I never thought I could let anyone in
I was waiting for my life to begin
You are, you are the proof that love is beautiful
You are, you are the truth something unusual
You are, you are my fire you're burning like the sun
You are, you are, you are
You are the only one
My walls are falling and my white flag is high
I've surrendered to the feeling inside
I look in to your eyes and rewind
Before you
I could only see as deep as the skin
Before you
I never thought I could let anyone in
Before you
I was waiting for my life to begin
You are, you are the proof that love is beautiful
You are, you are the truth something unusual
You are, you are my fire you're burning like the sun
You are, you are, you are
You are the only one
Hand on my heart, feel how my heart beats (heart beats)
Hand on my heart, feel how my heart beats (heart beats)
(You are) Hand on my heart, feel how my heart beats (heart beats)
(You are) Hand on my heart, feel how my heart beats (heart beats)
You are, you are the proof that love is beautiful
You are, you are the truth something unusual
You are, you are my fire you're burning like the sun
You are, you are, you are
You are the only one
You are, you are the proof that love is beautiful
You are, you are the truth something unusual
You are, you are my fire you're burning like the sun
You are, you are, you are
You are the only one
The lyrics of Hot Chelle Rae's song The Only One present a picture of love being transformative and liberating. The opening lines paint a picture of a dreary existence, and the singer uses metaphors that play with the contrast of dullness and vibrancy - it's like technicolor in black and white, and a night in Vegas without all the lights. The singer feels incomplete and lifeless without the love of the other person. The verse "Before you, I was waiting for my life to begin" encapsulates this feeling. However, upon finding the other person, the singer begins to see the world differently. They can "see as deep as the skin," which implies a new level of empathy and insight into others' feelings. They now feel enabled to let people in and lower their walls due to the cathartic impact of love.
The chorus is a declaration of love and admiration for the other person, who is referred to as the "only one." The singer celebrates the transformative power of love, stating that the other person is the proof that love is beautiful and that their love is precious, exceptional, and heartwarming. The lyrics repeatedly stress the essential nature of the love the two share, with the phrase "you are, you are, you are" used frequently.
In Hot Chelle Rae's The Only One, the singer describes how love has transformed their life and enabled them to break free from their previously melancholic existence. The song highlights a change in perspective and life philosophy brought about by finding someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
It's like technicolor in black and white
You make my life vibrant and colorful, filling it with excitement and joy.
I felt like a boxer without a fight
I was going through life aimlessly, feeling like I had no purpose or direction.
A night in Vegas without all the lights
I was missing out on all the fun and excitement that life has to offer.
Before you, I could only see as deep as the skin
I was only able to see superficially, not recognizing people's true qualities beneath the surface.
Before you, I never thought I could let anyone in
I had a hard time opening up and letting others get close to me.
Before you, I was waiting for my life to begin
I felt like my life was on hold, waiting for something or someone to come along and give it meaning.
You are, you are the proof that love is beautiful
Your love has shown me that beauty truly exists in the world.
You are, you are the truth something unusual
Your love is special and unique, unlike anything I've experienced before.
You are, you are my fire you're burning like the sun
Your passion and energy light me up, giving me the strength to face anything that comes my way.
You are, you are, you are. You are the only one
You are the only one who truly understands me and sees me for who I am.
My walls are falling and my white flag is high
I am letting go of my defenses and surrendering to my feelings for you.
I've surrendered to the feeling inside
I am finally allowing myself to be vulnerable and open to love.
I look in to your eyes and rewind
I am transported to a different time and place when everything was perfect and beautiful.
(You are) Hand on my heart, feel how my heart beats (heart beats)
My heart beats only for you, and feeling your hand on my chest makes my love for you even stronger.
You are, you are the only one
You are the only person I have ever loved this deeply and completely.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RYAN N FOLLESE, JESSE N FRASURE, IAN SEBASTIAN N KEAGGY, NASH OVERSTREET
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