Only 1 U
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There's only one you, you, you, you
There's only one you, you, you, you
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding
Just 'cause the game is up
Didn't mean I didn't win
I begun love of financiable things
That's why my instincts kicks in
Matter if you win
It's based on what you bring
That's the feeling in the chest with the drink
Your telephone rings
But you ain't listenin'
So motherfucker now I'm steppin' in
There's only one you,
There's only one you,
There's only one you,
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding
There's only one you,
There's only one you,
There's only one you,
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding
Lara Croft is soft
When it comes to my stuff
She's made up. I'm real!
I'm a Lady of Rage, with an afro puff
Who else can say the things they feel?
More jiggy than Will
From a mouth to a chub
There's no bee I cannot kill, kill, kill.
S-s-still chill upon a hill
Like I'm poppin' a pill
There's no other things I want to feel
There's only one you,
There's only one you,
There's only one you,
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding
There's trillions of cash
And there's billions of us
And there's millions of things that can happen with this stuff
And there's thousands that will crash
And there's hundreds that will smash
There's only one you and I'mma drink to that
There's only one you,
There's only one you,
There's only one you,
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding
There's only one you,
There's only one you,
There's only one you,
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding
Come on, let go, let me go take off
Tonight's the one
'Cause tomorrow may never come
Fucking all day
Every night is gonna be mine
Making money is fine
But your life is one of a kind.
The song "Only 1 U" by M.I.A. showcases the uniqueness and importance of individuality. The repeated line "there's only one you" emphasizes that everyone is different and special in their own way. The lyric "just 'cause the game is up, didn't mean I didn't win" can be interpreted as M.I.A. feeling victorious even in the face of potential failure. She then goes on to mention her love for material possessions but emphasizes that individuality and what one brings to the table is what truly matters.
M.I.A. even references pop culture with the line "Lara Croft is soft, when it comes to my stuff," which could be a nod to the video game franchise Tomb Raider. She establishes herself as a tough and unique individual, asserting "there's no bee I cannot kill." As the song continues, she alludes to the vastness of the world and the possibilities that exist, ultimately concluding that life is precious and valuable.
Line by Line Meaning
There's only one you, you, you, you
There is no one quite like you, no matter what happens.
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding
The sound of a bell ringing; celebratory.
Just 'cause the game is up
Even though the situation may not be ideal.
Didn't mean I didn't win
It doesn't mean that I lost.
I got three aces and a king
I am in a winning position.
I begun love of financiable things
I love money.
That's why my instincts kicks in
That's why my natural intuition is essential.
Matter if you win
It matters if you're victorious.
It's based on what you bring
It depends on what you have to offer.
That's the feeling in the chest with the drink
That's the sense of excitement when you are drinking alcohol.
Your telephone rings
You're getting calls.
But you ain't listenin'
You're not paying attention.
So motherfucker now I'm steppin' in
I'm going to intervene in the situation.
Lara Croft is soft
Even the fictional character Lara Croft is less tough than me.
When it comes to my stuff
When it comes to what I have, I am tough.
She's made up. I'm real!
She may be fictional, but I am genuine!
I'm a Lady of Rage, with an afro puff
I am a woman with a fierce attitude, and I have an afro hairstyle.
Who else can say the things they feel?
Who else can express themselves as boldly as I can?
More jiggy than Will
I am more stylish than Will Smith.
From a mouth to a chub
From being skinny to being overweight.
There's no bee I cannot kill, kill, kill.
I can handle anything that comes my way.
S-s-still chill upon a hill
I am still relaxed, even when I am on a hill.
Like I'm poppin' a pill
I feel euphoric, like I am taking a pill.
There's no other things I want to feel
I don't want to feel any other way.
There's trillions of cash
There is an incredible amount of money.
And there's billions of us
There are billions of people on this planet.
And there's millions of things that can happen with this stuff
There are countless possibilities for what can be done with money and resources.
And there's thousands that will crash
Many things will fail or come to an end.
And there's hundreds that will smash
Many things will be destroyed or broken.
There's only one you and I'mma drink to that
There is only one unique you, and I'm going to celebrate that fact.
Come on, let go, let me go take off
Relax and let me handle it.
Tonight's the one
This is an important night.
'Cause tomorrow may never come
We have to enjoy ourselves today because we don't know what tomorrow will bring.
Fucking all day
Having sex all day long.
Every night is gonna be mine
I am going to take advantage of every opportunity to have a good time.
Making money is fine
It's okay to make money.
But your life is one of a kind.
But remember, you only have one life, so make it count.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: DAVID JAMES TAYLOR, KYLE EDWARDS, MATHANGI MAYA ARULPRAGASAM
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