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Oh, pretty baby, you're my motivator
Got me changing my words and my behavior
Pretty lady, you're my operator
Got me dialing your number just to hear ya

Tell me the things that you want
I give you all that I've got
Open your eyes, then you will see

It's just you and me
Only
Throwing out the key
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me
Only
Listen to you breathe
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me

My disaster, you're my only answer
You got me thinking that I could be your master
Pretty baby, you're my heavy ocean
Weigh me down and give me your devotion

Tell me the things that you want (you want)
I give you all that I've got (I've got)
Open your eyes, then you will see

It's just you and me
Only
Throwing out the key
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me
Only
Listen to you breathe
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me

Take, take me over
They'll take me over
And I don't wanna wake up
It's just you and me
Take, take me over
They'll take me over
And I don't wanna wake up
It's just you and me

Dream, dream, dream, dream world
Dream, dream, dream, dream world (take, take me over)
They'll take me over
I don't wanna wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up

Listen to you breathe
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me
Only
Throwing out the key
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me

Dream, dream, dream, dream world
It's just you and me




Dream, dream, dream, dream world
Only

Overall Meaning

The song "Only" by Imagine Dragons is a romantic ballad about being in love with someone so deeply that nothing else matters. The lyrics describe a passionate relationship between the singer and his lover, with the woman being the driving force for the singer's changed behaviour. He describes her as a beautiful motivator and operator, who makes him want to be a better person. He is willing to give her all that he has and wants to be devoted to her.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's just you and me, only" several times, highlighting the exclusivity of their relationship. They are throwing out the key and living in a dream where they are the only ones that matter. The singer doesn't want to wake up from this dream because it's just him and his lover.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, pretty baby, you're my motivator
You inspire me and make me feel determined


Got me changing my words and my behavior
You have influenced me to change the way I speak and act


Pretty lady, you're my operator
You control my emotions and actions like an operator controlling a machine


Got me dialing your number just to hear ya
I want to hear your voice so badly that I call you just to listen to you


Tell me the things that you want
Please speak your mind and let me know what you desire


I give you all that I've got
I'm willing to give you my all, my best effort


Open your eyes, then you will see
If you're more observant and aware, you'll notice what's truly happening


It's just you and me
There's no one else involved, just us two


Only
Exclusively


Throwing out the key
Cutting ourselves off from the outside world


Just living in a dream
We're so disconnected that it feels like we're not in reality


Listen to you breathe
Your breath is calming and helps me focus on the present moment


My disaster, you're my only answer
You are the solution to all of my problems, even if you are the cause of some of them


You got me thinking that I could be your master
I feel like I'm in control of the relationship, despite being completely dependent on you


Pretty baby, you're my heavy ocean
You're suffocating me with your overwhelming presence and love


Weigh me down and give me your devotion
Your attention and loyalty are causing me to feel trapped and burdened


Take, take me over
I surrender completely to your influence


They'll take me over
The outside world or other people will take me away from this dreamlike state


And I don't wanna wake up
I don't want to return to reality and face the difficulties of life without you


Dream, dream, dream, dream world
Our disconnected state feels like a dream that we don't want to leave


It's just you and me
Once again, it's just us with no other distractions or interruptions


Only
Exclusively


Dream, dream, dream, dream world
We're still lost in this dreamlike state where nothing else exists


Only
Still exclusively




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel James Platzman, Daniel Wayne Sermon, Justin Drew Tranter, Mattias Per Larsson, Robin Lennart Fredriksson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@carlosmendieta7497

Imagine Dragons-Only

Oh, pretty baby, you're my motivator
Got me changing my words and my behavior
Pretty lady, you're my operator
Got me dialing your number just to hear ya

Tell me the things that you want
I give you all that I've got
Open your eyes, then you will see

It's just you and me
Only
Throwing out the key
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me
Only
Listen to you breathe
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me

My disaster, you're my only answer
You got me thinking that I could be your master
Pretty baby, you're my heavy ocean
Weigh me down and give me your devotion

Tell me the things that you want (you want)
I give you all that I've got (I've got)
Open your eyes, then you will see

It's just you and me
Only
Throwing out the key
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me
Only
Listen to you breathe
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me

Take, take me over
They'll take me over
And I don't wanna wake up
It's just you and me
Take, take me over
They'll take me over
And I don't wanna wake up
It's just you and me

Dream, dream, dream, dream world
Dream, dream, dream, dream world (take, take me over)
They'll take me over
I don't wanna wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up

Listen to you breathe
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me
Only
Throwing out the key
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me

Dream, dream, dream, dream world
It's just you and me
Dream, dream, dream, dream world
Only



All comments from YouTube:

@trishkutyauripo6949

'got me thinking that l could be your master 'my favourite !!!

@RobynRind

Another hit!! Best band in a long time.

@carlosmendieta7497

Imagine Dragons-Only

Oh, pretty baby, you're my motivator
Got me changing my words and my behavior
Pretty lady, you're my operator
Got me dialing your number just to hear ya

Tell me the things that you want
I give you all that I've got
Open your eyes, then you will see

It's just you and me
Only
Throwing out the key
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me
Only
Listen to you breathe
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me

My disaster, you're my only answer
You got me thinking that I could be your master
Pretty baby, you're my heavy ocean
Weigh me down and give me your devotion

Tell me the things that you want (you want)
I give you all that I've got (I've got)
Open your eyes, then you will see

It's just you and me
Only
Throwing out the key
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me
Only
Listen to you breathe
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me

Take, take me over
They'll take me over
And I don't wanna wake up
It's just you and me
Take, take me over
They'll take me over
And I don't wanna wake up
It's just you and me

Dream, dream, dream, dream world
Dream, dream, dream, dream world (take, take me over)
They'll take me over
I don't wanna wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up

Listen to you breathe
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me
Only
Throwing out the key
Just living in a dream
It's just you and me

Dream, dream, dream, dream world
It's just you and me
Dream, dream, dream, dream world
Only

@phantomkast93

INCORECT! you need to work on those lyrics

@Aliassz

Bro really copy and pasted the lyrics expecting something good to happen

@chanidaouimette444

Hey, even if the lyrics above are wrong, try singing the song exactly the way it sounds. Makes everything sound better so those lyrics are fine :)

@brittanyking3496

Love this song. I like this album.

@rjnjohn

One of the best songs I've heard

@sill3028

What A Song! New,Happy,Feel The Vibe, Feel The Love For ID, The Best Band , Best Vocal Live....💕

@bacodejong524

Quite a change from digital to only, I like this one way more

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