Born in London, he is the son of writer Ann Dexter-Jones and real estate tycoon Laurence Ronson. His mother later married Mick Jones, lead guitarist of multiplatinum selling rock band Foreigner. He has two sisters: fashion designer Charlotte Ronson and DJ Samantha Ronson. He spent his childhood in a wealthy suburb of London where he lived on the same street as Paul McCartney‘s family. When his parents divorced at age 8, he moved to New York, where he made friends with John Lennon's son, Sean Lennon.
Ronson played guitar and drums from an early age, but it wasn't until moving to New York City with his mother that Ronson discovered DJ culture. At age 16, already a fan of such popular hip-hop artists as Run-D.M.C. and the Beastie Boys, Ronson began listening to the various hip-hop mixtapes released every few months by DJs. Inspired, Ronson confiscated his father's record collection and began trying his hand at mixing.
The young DJ with the diverse taste soon caught the ears and eyes of various socialites and New York celebrities, including fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, who featured Ronson along with other sons and daughters of celebrities in a 1997 fashion campaign. A year later, hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs hired Ronson to DJ his fabled 29th birthday bash. These and other high-profile gigs boosted Ronson's "hip quotient" and helped promote his more serious-minded music career. Fusing his eclectic turntable skills with his knowledge of musical instruments and songwriting, Ronson eventually embarked on his first solo project. Featuring such diverse guest artists as dancehall rapper Sean Paul, hip-hop artist Mos Def, Jack White of the White Stripes, and Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, Ronson's debut album, Here Comes the Fuzz, bowed for Elektra in 2003.
Ronson's second album, Version, adds to his eclectic style. In this sophomore album, Ronson fuses a range of musical genres from Daniel Merriweather to Ol' Dirty Bastard to Phantom Planet with an up tempo contemporary funk sound. All the songs on this album are covers of previous Billboard top-10 pop songs, with a jazzy twist.
Career
Attending Vassar College and then New York University (NYU), Ronson became a regular at downtown hip-hop spots and made his name as a DJ on the New York club scene in 1993. He was soon one of the most respected DJs and was being called on for celebrities' private parties. Ronson is known for his diverse, genre-spanning selection, influenced by both the hip-hop scene of New York and the more rock influence of the UK, amongst others.
He moved on, however, to producing music. After producing Nikka Costa's song "Everybody Got Their Something," Ronson signed a record contract with Elektra Records. His first album Here Comes the Fuzz was released in 2003 and was a critically acclaimed success that featured artists of all genres, despite initially poor sales. The most well known song from the album, " Ooh Wee" samples " Sunny" by Boney M and features Nate Dogg, Ghostface Killah, and Trife Da God. He has since produced multiple songs on the albums of singers Christina Aguilera, Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, and Robbie Williams.
In 2004, he formed his own record label, Allido Records, a subsidiary of Sony BMG's J Records, along with his longtime manager Rich Kleiman. The first artist he signed to Allido was rapper Rhymefest, most well-known for winning the Grammy for co-writing Kanye West's "Jesus Walks".
In March 2006, Ronson released a cover of Radiohead's " Just" as a single. In certain areas, such as the UK, it gained major radio play. It also saw release as part of Exit Music: Songs with Radio Heads, a full Radiohead covers CD, in April, later appearing on Ronson's second album, Version, which was released in the UK on 16 April 2007. It includes other covers of a diverse selection of rock & pop songs including: Kaiser Chiefs' " Oh My God" (featuring guest vocals from Lily Allen), an instrumental version of Coldplay's " God Put A Smile Upon Your Face", Britney Spears' "Toxic", Ryan Adams' "Amy", Maxïmo Park's " Apply Some Pressure", The Zutons' "Valerie" and Kasabian's "L.S.F.".
The Only One I Know
Mark Ronson Lyrics
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Has come to take me away
The only one I know
Is mine when she stitches me
The only one I see
Has found an aching in me
The only one I see
Everyone has been burned before
Everybody knows the pain
The only one I know
Never cries, never open her eyes
The only one I know
Wide awake and then she's away
The only one I see
Is mine when she walks down our street
The only one I see
Has carved her way in to me
Everyone has been burned before
Everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before
Everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before
And everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before
Everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before
Everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before
Everybody knows the pain
The lyrics to Mark Ronson's song "The Only One I Know" tell a story of a person who has been emotionally hurt in the past but has found someone who they believe is the only one who truly understands and can heal them. The first verse states that the only one they know has come to take them away and is theirs when she stitches them. This suggests that the person has been hurt and is looking for comfort in the only person they trust. In the second verse, the person sees that the only one they see has found an aching in them, implying that the other person knows their pain and can relate to it. The only one they see has also turned her tongue into them, which can mean that they have a deep emotional connection and understand each other on a deeply personal level.
The chorus repeats the line "everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain" several times. This line suggests that the person singing is not alone in their pain, that everyone has gone through something hurtful in their lives. The last verse mentions that the only one they see is wide awake and then she is away, which can indicate that the person might feel abandoned by the one they trust. However, the only one they see has also carved her way into them, which suggests that they have left a lasting impression and that the person singing is not ready to let go.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Only One I Know" suggest a deep emotional connection between two people who understand each other's pain and hurt. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the universal nature of pain and heartbreak, and the longing for understanding and empathy from another person.
Line by Line Meaning
The only one I know
The person who I am in a relationship with is the only one I truly love and understand.
Has come to take me away
This person has taken me out of my mundane routine and showed me a new world.
Is mine when she stitches me
When this person takes care of me, I feel like I belong and I am connected with her.
The only one I see
This person is the only one I can see and think about.
Has found an aching in me
This person understands the pain and suffering I have been through and is able to help me heal.
Has turned her tongue into me
Her words resonate with me and she has the ability to express my deepest emotions.
Never cries, never open her eyes
She is always strong and doesn't easily show her emotions or vulnerability, even if it means keeping her eyes closed to the pain.
Wide awake and then she's away
She is fully present in the moment but can disappear at any time without any warning.
Is mine when she walks down our street
When we walk together, I feel like she is mine and I am hers.
Has carved her way in to me
She has left a lasting impression on me and has become an integral part of my life.
Everyone has been burned before
Everyone has experienced emotional pain and heartbreak in their life.
And everybody knows the pain
People can understand and empathize with the pain that others have gone through.
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jon Baker, Jon Brookes, Timothy Burgess, Robert James Collins, Martin Victor Blunt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gkennedy_32
The only one I know, has come to take me away
The only one I know, is mine when she stitches me
The only one I see, has found an aching in me
The only one I see, has turned her tongue into me
Everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain
He only one I know, never cries, never open her eyes
The only one I know, wide awake and then she's away
The only one I see, is mine when she walks down our street
The only one I see, has carved her way in to me
Everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain
@lucasegea1385
I love everything Mark Ronson releases. This man makes me happy.
@maateshmurali4740
The classic feeling!!!! This is what I live for!!!!
@sophiaellison4193
My favourite version of this song purely because of the gorgeous vocal.
@carlt9265
Lmfao 🤣🤣🤣🤣 jesus….dont even compare this to the charlatans fan girl
@gkennedy_32
The only one I know, has come to take me away
The only one I know, is mine when she stitches me
The only one I see, has found an aching in me
The only one I see, has turned her tongue into me
Everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain
He only one I know, never cries, never open her eyes
The only one I know, wide awake and then she's away
The only one I see, is mine when she walks down our street
The only one I see, has carved her way in to me
Everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain
Everyone has been burned before, everybody knows the pain
@leah3430
Love the vocal on this one
@stellaiman1007
Amazing as usual !
@GeoMohammedHassanTheBlogger
"Ronsoning it" again and again and again, loooved it!
@liolef7403
love it
@mrpetit2
This version is awesome