The Only One
Jimmy Page Lyrics

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Baby, I got a problem
I don't know what to do
Baby, I got a problem
Bleep me, it concerns you
You're the only one can help
I need you to
I know you can do it
You can do it if you try

My, my, my, my
You can do it if you try
Don'thold me back?, babe
Just scratch my back, babe

Baby, scratch my back
Baby, scratch my back
Baby, scratch my back
Baby, scratch my back
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Scratch my back

I'm feeling much better babe
Like I know I should do
Feeling much better, woman
All because of you
I knew that you could do it
You could do it if you tried
Come along baby
Come along tonight
Make me feel alright, baby
Come along tonight
Turn me round now
Turn me round and come along baby now, now

Scratch my back
Yeah, now, scratch my back
Scratch my back
Scratch my back

Don'thold me back?
Scratch my back

Overall Meaning

The song "The Only One" by Jimmy Page is about a man who is in a difficult situation and turns to his lover for help. He admits that he has a problem and doesn't know what to do, but he is confident that his lover is the only one who can help him. The lyrics express his desperation and his belief that his lover has the power to make everything better. He begs her to scratch his back, a metaphor for helping him relieve his stress and anxiety. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song emphasizes his need for her to provide comfort and support.

The chorus of the song is uplifting, with the repeated lines "You can do it if you try" encouraging his lover to believe in herself and her ability to help. He wants her to know that he trusts her and has faith in her. The bridge of the song shifts in tone, with the man expressing his gratitude for his lover's help and feeling better because of her support. He wants to spend time with her and feels that she has turned his life around.

Overall, "The Only One" is a song about love, trust, and support. It shows the power of a relationship to lift someone up in a difficult situation and the importance of having someone to turn to in times of need.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I got a problem
I'm facing a serious issue that's been troubling me

I don't know what to do
I'm clueless about the solution and need help

Baby, I got a problem
The problem's still there and affecting me

Bleep me, it concerns you
It's related to you in some way and I need to inform you

You're the only one can help
I trust and rely on you to fix it

I need you to
It's crucial and urgent, and I require your assistance

I know you can do it
I have faith in your ability to solve it

You can do it if you try
It's not impossible and I believe you're capable of overcoming it

My, my, my, my
It's a serious concern that requires immediate attention

Don't hold me back?, babe
Don't hesitate or delay, please act quickly

Just scratch my back, babe
Help me in whatever way you can to alleviate my pain