Only One
Kanye West Ft. Caroline Shaw Paul Mccartney & Ty Dolla Sign Lyrics

As I lay me down to sleep I hear her speak to me
As I prepare myself to rest for the night, I hear my deceased loved one speak to me.

Hello 'Mari, how ya doin'? I think the storm ran out of rain, the clouds are movin'
The deceased loved one greets the listener by their nickname and states that the storm has passed and things are starting to improve.

I know you're happy, 'cause I can see it So tell the voice inside ya head to believe it
The deceased loved one believes that the listener is happy and urges them to believe in their own happiness.

I talked to God about you, he said he sent you an angel And look at all that he gave you You asked for one and you got two You know I never left you
The deceased loved one conversed with God about the listener and believes that God sent them an angel. They acknowledge the listener's blessings and assure them that they have never left their side.

'Cause every road that leads to heaven's right inside you So I can say
The deceased loved one believes that the path to heaven is within the listener and reassures them by saying:

Hello my only one, just like the mornin' sun You'll keep on risin' 'til the sky knows your name Hello my only one, remember who you are No you're not perfect but you're not your mistakes
The deceased loved one greets the listener again, comparing them to the morning sun since they will keep rising and make a name for themselves. They remind the listener of their true value and self-worth, while also acknowledging their imperfections and reassuring them that their mistakes do not define them.

Oh the good outweighs the bad even on your worst day Remember how I'd say Hey hey one day you'll be the man you always knew you could be
The deceased loved one believes that the listener's good outweighs their bad, even on their worst day. They remind the listener of their own encouraging words from the past and encourage them to be the best version of themselves.

And if you knew how proud I was You'd never shed a tear, have a fear, no you wouldn't do that
The deceased loved one expresses how proud they are of the listener and reassures them that if they knew, they would not have any reason to cry or be afraid.

And though I didn't pick the day to turn the page I know it's not the end every time I see her face, and I hear you say
The deceased loved one did not choose the day to pass, but they still have a presence in the listener's life every time they remember them and hear their voice.

Hello my only one, remember who you are You got the world 'cause you got love in your hands And you're still my chosen one So can you understand? One day you'll understand
The deceased loved one reminds the listener once again of their worth and the love that they hold, which will bring them success. They also remind the listener that they are chosen and loved, and that they will understand why in due time.

So hear me out, hear me out I won't go, I won't go No goodbyes, no goodbyes Just hello, just hello
The deceased loved one urges the listener to listen to them and reassures them that they won't leave them forever. They also avoid goodbyes and instead greet them with love.

And when you cry, I will cry And when you smile, I will smile And next time when I look in your eyes We'll have wings and we'll fly
The deceased loved one shares their emotions with the listener, and promises to empathize with them when they are sad and feel joy with them when they are happy. They also describe their reunion in heaven.

Tell Nori about me, tell Nori ab- I just want you to do me a favor Tell Nori about me, tell Nori about me
The deceased loved one requests the listener to pass on a message to someone named Nori, asking them to remember them and to talk about them in good light