Toucan Cove music artist Mikey Wax began his journey in Oyster Bay, Long Island, where he started playing piano and writing songs at just 8 years of age. Inspired early on by the Beatles, Elton John and Billy Joel, Wax quickly developed piano chops and was a natural songwriter. Fast forward ten years, while attending college at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, he honed his skills as both a singer and songwriter, and independently released his debut album "Change Again" in 2009. The album received a strong initial reaction on social media, which grabbed the attention of YouTube, who featured the music video for the single "In Case I Go Again" on it's homepage, resulting in over half a million views and propelling the album to the top 100 on the iTunes pop chart in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. The success of the album introduced thousands of new fans to his music, including Superbowl MVP Aaron Rodgers, who has publicly mentioned that Mikey is a top artist on his playlist. Most recently, "In Case I Go Again" was featured during the 2012 Summer Olympics on NBC, and on the ABC Family hit show Pretty Little Liars in late 2013.
Mikey has performed nation-wide sharing the stage with artists such as Parachute, Matt Wertz, Howie Day, Jon McLaughlin, Andy Grammer, Tony Lucca, Ryan Cabrera, Tyler Hilton, Graham Colton, Michelle Chamuel and Landon Pigg, among others. He has also deepened the bond with his fans by offering something very unique on tour: exclusive house concerts right in their own living rooms. The demand for these performances became so great that Wax has completed over 250 intimate house concerts for hundreds of fans. "There's something very special about playing for fans so up close and personal. They're able to connect to my music in a unique and memorable way," says Mikey.
Wax's second album, titled "Constant Motion" was produced by Warren Huart (The Fray, Kris Allen, James Blunt) and self-released in September, 2011. Thanks to a growing fan base, the album shot to #6 on the iTunes singer/songwriter chart and #47 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The single "Counting On You" received airplay on Adult Top 40 stations across the country, and eventually helped Wax become the only unsigned artist on the US Mediabase HOT A/C top-40 chart. Soon after, "Counting On You" was featured on the FOX hit reality TV series So You Think You Can Dance as the show's weekly elimination song, and was also used in the movie trailer for the major motion picture Playing For Keeps. The placements earned Mikey an exclusive interview on the popular entertainment website YoungHollywood.com, as well as a feature in USA Today.
Mikey has recently been recognized by both New Music Seminar & iHeart Radio as an "Artist On The Verge" and an "Artist To Watch", respectively. His fan base continues to grow online and at shows thanks to an engaging audience who connect with Mikey's passion for music and life. Chicago’s Windy City Times calls Mikey’s live show “nothing short of heaven-bound," making his upcoming 2015 headlining tour one not to miss. In February, 2014, Wax hit the studio to record his label debut album with producer / brother duo Scott & Ed Cash. The record, titled “Mikey Wax”, released on June 10, 2014. The album quickly jumped into the iTunes top 100 pop chart, and the first single “You Lift Me Up” was featured by iTunes as ‘Ahead Of The Curve’. The song has since garnered over 5 million Spotify streams, and is currently featured in the Keeping Up With The Kardashians Season 10 promo commercial. Spend just a few minutes listening to this album and you’ll agree that it isn't your ordinary pop/rock record. The songs are very well written & crafted with an incredible attention to detail. Each track offers something new while still being cohesive as an album. The lyrical content is captivating, and the variety of influences & sounds that are embedded in this record keep the listener hooked. From hints of electronic to funk, along with small doses of country and folk, it all contributes to a sensational label debut album. It is this reason that Mikey was not only recently featured in the Huffington Post, but also on the popular mobile music app SMULE, and by American Airlines as their “Artist Of The Month”, reaching a combined estimate of 15 million listeners. His music has also recently been highlighted by app-of-the-year runner up “Band Of The Day”, and on the ABC Family Show Switched At Birth. Stay tuned for what's next…
Only One
Mikey Wax Lyrics
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A feeling like you're all out of love
And it's an unforgiving fact that in the past yeah you've had it tough
And I don't wanna try to save you
Just wanna see you smile, if for a night
So come on come lay your guard down give it up
I really need you to trust me now come a little closer,
I'm making you my only one my only one
I really need you to trust me now
Come a little closer and hear me out
Life's a roller coaster but this is my vow, I'm making you my only one
And there's a look inside your eyes when I say lets get away
A look just like you're ready to run
So pack your things and come with me and let's drive off into the sun
Cause I don't wanna try to save you
Just wanna see you smile if for a night
So come on come lay your guard down show your love
I really need you to trust me now come a little closer,
Don't back down giving you the most of my love,
I'm making you my only one my only one
I really need you to trust me now
Come a little closer and hear me out
Life's a roller coaster but this is my vow, I'm making you my only one
And I don't really know what I can say to you that I haven't said before
Just open up your heart a little more
I really need you to trust me now come a little closer,
Don't back down giving you the most of my love,
I'm making you my only one my only one
I really need you to trust me now
Come a little closer and hear me out
Life's a roller coaster but this is my vow, I'm making you my only one
The central theme of the song "Only One" by Mikey Wax appears to be focused on trust and the desire to build a strong connection with a person who has been dealt a difficult hand in past relationships. The singer of the song is assuring their partner that they don't want to rescue them, but merely want to make them smile, even if only for a moment.
The lyrics suggest that the singer recognizes their partner's history of heartbreak and wants them to put down their guard and trust them, "I really need you to trust me now come a little closer, Don't back down giving you the most of my love, I'm making you my only one my only one." The singer wants their partner to understand that they are willing to give their all and offer their heart to create happiness.
The song has a laid-back feel to it and the lyrics revolve around a romantic getaway, a subtle message that suggests that the person in question brings them peace, and for this reason, they make them their only one. The song's lyrics are relatable to those who have been hurt in the past but are still willing to open themselves up to the possibility of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Well there's a feeling that I get when you look at me that way
There's an overwhelming sensation inside me when you gaze at me with that expression
A feeling like you're all out of love
It seems like you've lost all your love and passion for me
And it's an unforgiving fact that in the past yeah you've had it tough
It's an unfortunate reality that in your previous relationships, you've faced a lot of difficulties
And I don't wanna try to save you
I don't want to act like a savior for you
Just wanna see you smile, if for a night
I simply wish to witness you joyful even if it's only for a brief time
So come on come lay your guard down give it up
Please lower your defenses and allow yourself to be vulnerable
And there's a look inside your eyes when I say lets get away
I see a particular gleam in your eyes when I propose to go away somewhere
A look just like you're ready to run
It's a look of eagerness and readiness to escape from something
So pack your things and come with me and let's drive off into the sun
Let's grab our bags, flee together, and embark on an adventure under the sun
Just open up your heart a little more
I request that you loosen up and reveal more of your heart to me
Life's a roller coaster but this is my vow, I'm making you my only one
Although life is unpredictable, I'm choosing to make you the sole focus of my love and commitment
I really need you to trust me now come a little closer,
I need you to have faith in me and move a bit nearer
Don't back down giving you the most of my love,
I won't let you go and will give you everything when it comes to love
I'm making you my only one my only one
You are the sole person I wish to dedicate my love and devotion to
Come a little closer and hear me out
Please draw nearer and listen to what I have to say
Life's a roller coaster but this is my vow, I'm making you my only one
Even though life is full of ups and downs, I'm proclaiming that you're the one I'm committed to
Contributed by Logan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Well there's a feeling that I get when you look at me that way
A feeling like you're all out of love
And it's an unforgiving fact that in the past yeah you've had it tough
And I don't wanna try to save you
Just wanna see you smile, if for a night
So come on come lay your guard down give it up
I really need you to trust me now come a little closer,
Don't back down giving you the most of my love,
I'm making you my only one my only one
I really need you to trust me now
Come a little closer and hear me out
Life's a roller coaster but this is my vow, I'm making you my only one
And there's a look inside your eyes when I say lets get away
A look just like you're ready to run
So pack your things and come with me and let's drive off into the sun
Cause I don't wanna try to save you
Just wanna see you smile if for a night
So come on come lay your guard down show your love
I really need you to trust me now come a little closer,
Don't back down giving you the most of my love,
I'm making you my only one my only one
I really need you to trust me now
Come a little closer and hear me out
Life's a roller coaster but this is my vow, I'm making you my only one
And I don't really know what I can say to you that I haven't said before
Just open up your heart a little more
I really need you to trust me now come a little closer,
Don't back down giving you the most of my love,
I'm making you my only one my only one
I really need you to trust me now
Come a little closer and hear me out
Life's a roller coaster but this is my vow, I'm making you my only one
Lydia White
Why isn't this more popular? This is a great song!
Leonor Rodilas Relox Gery
Yes love love love ittttttyy.!!!!!!👌👌👌💯😘😘😘✌✌✌💕💕💕😍😍😍💘💘💘
Leonor Rodilas Relox Gery
Love you.💯👌👌👌😘😘😘✌✌✌💕💕💕😍😍😍💘💘💘
Helmus
this guy reached out to me on twitter a couple years back, telling me to check out this banger. ended up being my fav songs at the time. thanks for the great tunes Mikey Wax, and keep it up!
Flowangelic
Within an hour already hooked on Mikey wax's songs, especially this lyric vid version of Only one! :) (thanks smule magic piano)
Brian Buffalo
Funny . I found this song with magic piano
Alind
it's available on sing!karaoke by smule! and mikey haves an official page on the app
Flowangelic
Thank you for telling me! I just played it :) (I still need some practise apperently, didn't sound as great as the actual song, lol).
Brianna Pitts
It is now!!!
Flowangelic
Hopefully this song will become available on Magic Piano!