I'm Not The Only One
Kanye West vs. Sam Smith Lyrics
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For better or for worse
I can't believe you let me down
But the proof is in the way it hurts
For months on end I've had my doubts
Denying every tear
I wish this would be over now
But I know that I still need you here
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You've been so unavailable
Now sadly I know why
Your heart is unobtainable
Even though Lord knows you kept mine
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I have loved you for many years
Maybe I am just not enough
You've made me realize my deepest fear
By lying and tearing us up
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
And I know, and I know, and I know
And I know, and I know, and I know, know
I know I'm not the only one
The lyrics of "I'm Not The Only One" by Kanye West vs. Sam Smith describe the feeling of betrayal and heartbreak due to infidelity in a relationship. The song begins with a vow made between two people, promising to stand by each other through thick and thin. However, the singer expresses disbelief and hurt at being let down by their partner, with evidence of their infidelity causing them to deny their tears despite having doubts for months. The singer wishes for the relationship to be over, but at the same time acknowledges their need for their partner.
The chorus of the song features the partner calling the singer "crazy" and dismissing their belief that they know what has happened, only to then call them "baby" and confirm the singer's suspicion that they are not the only one involved. The second verse further describes the partner's unavailability and unattainability, with the singer realizing that their deepest fear has been realized by the lies and tearing apart of their relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of the song express the complex emotions that come with being betrayed by someone you love and the struggle to come to terms with it.
Line by Line Meaning
You and me we made a vow
We promised to be together forever
For better or for worse
Through the good times and the bad
I can't believe you let me down
I am surprised and hurt that you broke your promise
But the proof is in the way it hurts
The pain I feel is evidence of your betrayal
For months on end I've had my doubts
I have been questioning our relationship for a long time
Denying every tear
Trying to hide my emotions from you
I wish this would be over now
I want to move on from the pain
But I know that I still need you here
Despite everything, I still want you in my life
You say I'm crazy
You try to dismiss my concerns as irrational
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
You believe I am unaware of your betrayal
But when you call me baby
When you display affection, it contradicts your infidelity
I know I'm not the only one
I am not the only one you have hurt
You've been so unavailable
You have been distant and unresponsive
Now, sadly I know why
Unfortunately I have discovered the reason
Your heart is unobtainable
You are emotionally unavailable
Even though Lord knows you kept mine
Despite your lack of emotional investment, I still love you deeply
I have loved you for many years
My love for you has been enduring
Maybe I am just not enough
Perhaps my love and affection are not sufficient for you
You've made me realize my deepest fear
Your betrayal has exposed my greatest insecurity
By lying and tearing us up
Your deception has destroyed our relationship
And I know, and I know, and I know
I am aware of the truth
And I know, and I know, and I know, know
I am extremely certain of the truth
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Sam Smith, James Napier
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@abogagos7619
I had a dream I could buy my way to heaven
When I awoke I spent that on a necklace (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
I told God I'd be back in a second
Man, it's so hard not to act reckless (Wee, do, wee, wee, do, day)
To whom much is given much is tested
Get arrested guess until he get the message
I feel the pressure, under more scrutiny
And what I do? Act more stupidly
Bought more jewelry, more Louis V
My momma couldn't get through to me
The drama, people suing me
I'm on TV talkin' like it's just you and
Me (Waa, do, wee, waaa, doo, wee, do, day)
I'm just saying how I feel, man
I ain't one of the Cosby's, I ain't go to heal, man
I guess the money should have changed him
I guess I should have forgot where I came from
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
Let up the suicide doors
This is my life homey, you decide yours
I know that Jesus died for us
But I couldn't tell you who the disciples was
So I parallel double park that motherfucker sideways
Old folks talking 'bout back in my day
But homey this is my day, class started two hours ago
Oh, am I late?
No, I already graduated
And you can live through anything if Magic made it
They say I talk with so much emphasis
Ooh, they so sensitive
Don't ever fix your lips like collagen
And then say something where you gonna end up apologin'
Let me know if it's a problem man
'Aight man, holla then
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
Let the champagne splash
Let that man get cash
Let that man get passed
He don't even stop to get gas
If he can move through the rumors
He can drive off of fumes 'cause
How he move in a room full of no's?
How he stay faithful in a room full of hoes?
Must be the Pharaohs, he in tune with his soul
So when he buried in a tomb full of gold
Treasure, what's your pleasure?
Life is a, uh, dependin' how you dress her
So if the Devil wear Prada, Adam, Eve wear Nada
I'm in between but way more fresher
With way less effort
'Cause when you try hard is when you die hard
Y'all homies lookin' like, why God?
When they reminisce over you, my God
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
@juanarcos4478
I had a dream I could buy my way to Heaven
When I awoke, I spent that on a necklace (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
I told God I'd be back in a second
Man, it's so hard not to act reckless
To whom much is given much is tested
Get arrested, guess until he get the message (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
I feel the pressure, under more scrutiny
And what I do? Act more stupidly (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Bought more jewelry, more Louis V
My mama couldn't get through to me (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
The drama, people suing me
I'm on TV talkin' like it's just you and me
I'm just saying how I feel, man
I ain't one of the Cosby's, I ain't go to Hell, man (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
I guess the money should have changed him
I guess I should have forgot where I came from
… La, la, la-la (ayy)
Wait 'til I get my money right
La, la, la-la (yeah)
Then you can't tell me nothing, right?
Excuse me? Was you saying something?
Uh uh, you can't tell me nothing (yeah)
(Ha ha) you can't tell me nothing (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Uh uh, you can't tell me nothing (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
… Let up the suicide doors
This is my life, homie, you decide yours (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
I know that Jesus died for us
But I couldn't tell you who decide wars
So I parallel double park that motherfucker sideways
Old folks talking 'bout back in my day (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
But, homie, this is my day, class started two hours ago
Oh, am I late? (Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
… No, I already graduated
And you can live through anything if Magic made it (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
They say I talk with so much emphasis
Ooh, they so sensitive
Don't ever fix yo' lips like collagen
And then say something where you gonna end up apologin' (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Let me know if it's a problem man
A'ight man, holla then
… La, la, la-la (ayy)
Wait 'til I get my money right
La, la, la-la (yeah)
Then you can't tell me nothing, right?
Excuse me? Was you saying something?
Uh uh, you can't tell me nothing (yeah)
(Ha ha) you can't tell me nothing (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Uh uh, you can't tell me nothing (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
… Let the champagne splash
Let that man get cash
Let that man get passed
He 'on't even stop to get gas
If he can move through the rumors
He can drive off of fumes 'cause
How he move in a room full of no's?
How he stay faithful in a room full of hoes?
Must be the Pharaohs, he in tune with his soul
So when he buried in a tomb full of gold
… Treasure, what's yo' pleasure?
Life is a, uh, dependin' how you dress her
So if the Devil wear Prada, Adam, Eve wear nada
I'm in between but way more fresher
With way less effort
'Cause when you try hard, it's when you die hard
Y'all homies lookin' like, why God?
When they reminisce over you, my God
… La, la, la-la (ayy)
Wait 'til I get my money right
La, la, la-la (yeah)
Then you can't tell me nothing, right?
Excuse me? Was you saying something?
Uh uh, you can't tell me nothing (yeah)
(Ha ha) you can't tell me nothing (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Uh uh, you can't tell me nothing (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
… La, la, la-la (ayy)
Wait 'til I get my money right
La, la, la-la (yeah)
Then you can't tell me nothing, right? (I'm serious, nigga)
Ayy
Yeah, ha, ha, yeah, yeah
… Nah, I'm serious nigga, I got money
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, G.O.O.D. got it made
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, G.O.O.D. got it made
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, G.O.O.D. got it made
@eddiethomas2448
After five years this remains the best song on the entire internet.
@rashid8646
I love it a ton, its so fitting
@shaeliesinger3208
6 years now!
@6ixtoshoots816
Seven years now
@ULI7SE
11 years now
@ashlienicholson7745
@@ULI7SE just found this! Banger!
@slothyytd8975
Still listening to this
@miinht8855
Same haha. It's sooo good
@wh.fitness
@@rashid8646 same
@tonybalony4652
Same