Marian Hill wrote "Whisky" in the spring of 2013 and sent it to dozens of blogs hoping to catch some attention. The song created a buzz, and the following year, the duo released their first EP, Play, as well as a 7" single, "Lips." They received mainstream exposure when Romanian pop star Inna credited them as co-writers of her song "Diggy Down," which incorporated the hook of Marian Hill's "Got It." The pair signed to Photo Finish/Republic Records in early 2015 and released Sway, a seven-track EP.
In 2016, the duo issued their full-length debut album, Act One, featuring the number 21 single "Down." The LP reached number 42 on the Billboard 200. Their remix of Billie Eilish's single "Bellyache" appeared in 2017. Early 2018 saw the release of the punchy single "Subtle Thing," followed by an appearance at that year's Coachella Festival. Marian Hill's second long-player, Unusual, arrived in May 2018 and returned them to the U.S. albums chart as well as charting in France. August 2019 saw the duo issue the single "Take a Number," which featured a guest spot from Moroccan-American singer, songwriter, model, and activist Dounia. The song appeared on Marian Hill's self-released 2020 EP Was It Not. After collaborating with Roman Kouder on "Bonjour," they released "oOo that's my type" with Yung Baby Tate in 2021. This was followed by additional singles "omg" and "it never ends." ~ Paul Simpson
One Time
Marian Hill Lyrics
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That makes the girls all swing
You know exactly what you do
You like the hit and run
You say it's all for fun
You think that I'm the one for you
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
I know I've got that sway
That makes the boys all stay
I know the way that men can be
I like it smooth and slow
Give it some time to grow
That's something you should know about me
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One more time
Play play the drum
One more time
Play play the drum
One more time
Play play play the drum
One more time
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One one, one one, one one, one time
One one, one time, one one one, one time
One one, one one, one one, one time
One one, one one, one one, one time
One one, one one, one one, one time
One time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
The lyrics to Marian Hill's song One Time explore the dynamic between two people with different approaches to relationships. The first verse describes a man who is confident and charming, able to make girls swoon with ease. However, the singer is not taken in by his charm and recognizes that he is a player, only interested in a one-time fling. She emphasizes that she is not the type of woman who can be used and discarded like a drum played just once.
The second verse turns the focus to the singer's own approach to relationships. She knows that she has a certain magnetic quality that keeps men interested, but she is not interested in rushing things. She prefers a slow, steady pace that allows feelings to develop naturally. Once again, she emphasizes that she cannot be treated as disposable and expects more respect than a one-time fling.
The chorus reinforces this sentiment, with the singer repeating that she is "not the kind of drum you play one time." This phrase has a powerful metaphorical significance, implying that people should not be treated as just another instrument to be used for a brief moment and then cast aside. Rather, they deserve respect and consideration.
Overall, One Time is a song that advocates for healthy and respectful relationships. It acknowledges the reality of attraction and desire but emphasizes the importance of treating others with care and consideration.
Line by Line Meaning
You know you've got that thing
You are aware of the charm you possess
That makes the girls all swing
Your charm attracts girls towards you
You know exactly what you do
You are aware of how your actions affect others
You like the hit and run
You prefer fleeting relationships with no attachments
You say it's all for fun
You justify your actions as just for fun
You think that I'm the one for you
You believe I am the right person for you
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
I wouldn't be upset if you left
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
I am not the type of person you can casually use and discard
I know I've got that sway
I am aware of my own charm
That makes the boys all stay
My charm makes boys want to stay around me
I know the way that men can be
I understand how men behave
I like it smooth and slow
I prefer relationships that develop gradually
Give it some time to grow
I believe that real, lasting relationships take time to form
That's something you should know about me
This is an important aspect of my personality I want you to be aware of
One more time
Do it again
Play play the drum
Make music
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
Again, I am not the type of person you can use and discard
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Samantha Lee Gongol, Jeremy K Lloyd
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aleanortotochan9734
You know you've got that thing
That makes the girls all swing
You know exactly what you do
You like the hit and run
You say it's all for fun
You think that I'm the one for you
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
I know I've got that sway
That makes the boys all stay
I know the way that men can be
I like it smooth and slow
Give it some time to grow
That's something you should know about me
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One more time
Play play the drum
One more time
Play play the drum
One more time
Play play play the drum
One more time
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One one, one one, one one, one time
One one, one time, one one one, one time
One one, one one, one one, one time
One one, one one, one one, one time
One one, one one, one one, one time
One time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
@chinasalekwauwa7804
You know you've got that thing
That makes the girls all swing
You know exactly what you do
You like the hit and run
You say it's all for fun
You think that I'm the one for you
[Chorus:]
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
I know I've got that sway
That makes the boys all stay
I know the way that men can be
I like it smooth and slow
Give it some time to grow
That's something you should know about me
[Chorus:]
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One more time
Play play the drum
One more time
Play play the drum
One more time
Play play play the drum
One more time
[Chorus:]
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One one, one one, one one, one time
One one, one time, one one one, one time
One [x13]
One time
One [x8]
One [x5]
One time
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
@mohaa201033
[Verse 1]
You know you've got that thing that makes the girls all swing
You know exactly what you do
You like the hit and run, you say it's all for fun
You think that I'm the one for you
[Chorus]
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
[Verse 2]
I know I've got that sway that makes the boys all stay
I know the way that men can be
I like it smooth and slow, give it some time to grow
That's something you should know about me
[Chorus]
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
[Bridge]
One more time
Play, play the drum
One more time
Play, play the drum
One more time
Play, play, play the drum
One more time
[Chorus]
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
Boy if you wanna go I would not mind
But I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
One time, one time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
[Outro]
One one, one one, one one, one time
One one, one time, one one one, one time
One, one, one, one
One, one, one, one
One, one, one, one
One time
One, one, one, one
One, one, one, one
One, one, one, one
One time, one time
One time, one time
Boy I'm not the kind of drum you play one time
@grat995
Such an underrated artist. Perfect music. Great work, team.
@NatashaEh
yep! agreeeeeee
@sude3994
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@sajitaeria
This group is so genuinely cool. Their music gives of the chillest vibes. So into it.
@teresarussell6755
who else randomly remembered this song and decided to give it a listen after 5 years ?
@teresarussell6755
@C.O. SO much…🤧
@harrisonmoreau8322
yup, I just had a melody in my head and remembered this song
@NatmeeMig
Wtf bro I didn't remember when I was listen to that song but it give me goosebumps, I want to know in what mood I was! I hate my bad memory
@daniellecorreia5493
I just discovered it a month ago
@souls-pheonix-felixnichola3702
i never heard