You're the Only One
John Kay & Steppenwolf Lyrics
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Lay your head on my aching chest
And let me try to console and comfort you
It's my fault, I can do no less
All night long we've been talkin' 'bout
All the time that my work will take
But all is know is , I work for two
And if music ain't my life
So lie here tonight in the shelter of my arms
Nothing will ever take your place
You're the only one that knows me
You're the only one I trust
You're the only one that matters in my life
You're the only one I lean on
You're the only one I need
You're the only one that's ever been enough
Oh, you're the only one I ever loved
Soon I'll go back to battle
And soon I'll wear the right face for the part
But when it's over I'm coming back to you girl
For you're the only one that knows me by heart
So lie here tonight in the shelter of my arms
Nothing will ever take your place
You're the only one that knows me
You're the only one I trust
You're the only one that matters in my life
You're the only one I lean on
You're the only one I need
You're the only one that's ever been enough
Oh, you're the only one I ever loved
For all those days you lived alone
And all those nights when you were left behind
And all those times you felt left out
I can't repay but to make these moments count
So lie here tonight in the shelter of my arms
Nothing will ever take your place
You're the only one that knows me
You're the only one I trust
You're the only one that matters in my life
You're the only one I lean on
You're the only one I need
You're the only one that's ever been enough
Oh, you're the only one I ever loved
The lyrics to John Kay & Steppenwolf's song "You're the Only One" are about the singer's strong love for a partner who has been left behind most of the time. The singer acknowledges that they have been discussing their work and the time it takes up, leading to their partner feeling neglected. However, the singer is trying to console their partner by saying that they are the only one that matters in their life and that they are the only one they have ever loved. They ask their partner to lay in the shelter of their arms all night, as nothing else will take their place.
The lyrics go on to say that the singer will soon go back to "battle" (perhaps a reference to the music industry and touring), but that they will always come back to their partner as they are the only one who truly knows them. They acknowledge that their partner has lived alone and been left out in the past, but they want to make up for that by making every moment they have count.
Overall, the lyrics of "You're the Only One" are a declaration of love and commitment from the singer to their partner, reassuring them that they are the most important person in their life and that they will always come back to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Dry your eyes, come sit close to me
I want to offer you comfort, please come sit with me
Lay your head on my aching chest
Rest your head on me, let me provide you with support
And let me try to console and comfort you
I want to be here for you and do whatever I can to make you feel better
It's my fault, I can do no less
I take responsibility for my actions and want to make it up to you
All night long we've been talkin' 'bout
We've spent hours discussing
All the time that my work will take
How busy I am with work and how that affects us
But all is know is , I work for two
I am working hard for both of us
And if music ain't my life
Although I am dedicated to music
It's still the living I make
I am still making a living out of it
So lie here tonight in the shelter of my arms
Take comfort in my embrace
Nothing will ever take your place
You are irreplaceable
You're the only one that knows me
You are the only one who truly understands me
You're the only one I trust
You are the only one I can trust completely
You're the only one that matters in my life
You are the most important person in my life
You're the only one I lean on
I rely on you for support and guidance
You're the only one I need
I cannot imagine my life without you
You're the only one that's ever been enough
You fulfill every need and wish I have
Oh, you're the only one I ever loved
I have only ever loved you
Soon I'll go back to battle
I will soon return to work
And soon I'll wear the right face for the part
I will put on a professional front for my job
But when it's over I'm coming back to you girl
Once I am done with work, I will come back to be with you
For you're the only one that knows me by heart
You know me inside out, better than anyone else
For all those days you lived alone
I understand that you have gone through difficult times by yourself
And all those nights when you were left behind
I know there were times when you felt abandoned
And all those times you felt left out
I understand how you must have felt excluded
I can't repay but to make these moments count
I cannot make up for your past experiences, but I can make the most of our time together now
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHN KAY
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lionandlamb3
Never heard this one! Thank you! Great voice that John Kay. Great musician. Great performer. Great intellect, nice man.
Gloria Hill
It's tough loving a musisian.Telling it like it is.
Fabio Renzi
Thanks for the upload