Born John Stephen Sudduth in Louisiana, Mikky Ekko had a nomadic childhood, moving around America's deep south with his preacher father. Having settled briefly in Tupelo, Mississippi and absorbed as much gospel as he could, he relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, and started playing in bands. Mikky Ekko began working as a songwriter for other artists, but realized that he wanted to be a singer himself. He released his first EP, "Strange Fruit" (produced by Tim Lauer) on February 15, 2009 containing the first songs he’d written by himself, most of them a capella. Ekko says of his location, Nashville, United States that he is "fortunate to be in a city that’s so loving and hospitable." From September 2009, he toured with the Nashville-based collective group, Ten Out of Tenn.
Not The One
Mikky Ekko Lyrics
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Oh my Lord, oh
Built to spill, like your breath
Underneath my coast
I believe, I believe
I repent, oh
Take me back, take me in
Come for me, yours
'Cause I could be the one you want
The one you never have to like
If only for the night
Oh boy, I'm not the one
I'm not the one
I'm just the one you want for now
After all, the one you want
Never seems to come around
Cross your heart and let it slide
Straight into another life
Like a friend, once again
Just a hand you hold
I confess, I pretend
Never been quite sure
'Cause I could be the one you want
The one you never have to like
If only for the night
Oh boy, I'm not the one
I'm not the one
I'm just the one you want for now
After all, the one you want
Never seems to come around
Cross your heart and let it slide
Straight into another life
Oh, straight into another life
Straight into another life
Yeah, love can be deceiving
Waiting for a feeling
When there's no time, kiss the cure for living
But I still believe in
Believe in
I'm not the one
I'm not the one
I'm just the one you want for now
After all, the one you want
Never seems to come around
Cross your heart and let it slide
Straight into another life
Oh oh, straight into another life
Oh oh, straight into another life
Oh (oh, oh)
The first verse of Mikky Ekko's song "Not the One" begins with the lines "Lay you down, feel you up/ Oh my Lord, oh/ Built to spill, like your breath/ Underneath my coast". The seductive imagery in these lines captures the intensity of a physical encounter, exposing the singer's desire for an intense, physical connection. The singer then goes on to state "I believe, I believe/ I repent, oh/ Take me back, take me in/ Come for me, yours". This illustrates the internal battle of the singer between his desire for physical pleasure and his consciousness or guilt about his actions.
The chorus of the song repeats multiple times with the lines "Oh boy, I'm not the one/ I'm just the one you want for now/ After all, the one you want/ Never seems to come around/ Cross your heart and let it slide/ Straight into another life". These lines convey how the singer understands that although he's fulfilling his partner's temporary sexual needs, they don't see him as the one they want in the long term, as the one who they will truly fall in love with.
The second verse of the song delves deeper into the singer's state of mind, as he confesses that he's never been quite sure about anything in his life, including this ambiguous relationship. The line "Like a friend, once again/ Just a hand you hold" highlights the singer's insecurity and uncertainty about whether he sees himself more as a lover or just another friend. The chorus is repeated again to reinforce the idea of this temporary, fleeting relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay you down, feel you up
I want to put you to bed and touch you intimately
Oh my Lord, oh
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Built to spill, like your breath
Comparing the feeling of being together to the sensation of breathing
Underneath my coast
Referring to being close together intimately
I believe, I believe
Expressing hope and faith in the relationship
I repent, oh
Feeling remorseful for past actions
Take me back, take me in
Asking to be accepted back into the relationship
Come for me, yours
Expressing readiness and desire to be with the person
'Cause I could be the one you want
The one you never have to like
If only for the night
Suggesting that the artist could fulfill the other person's desires for a short time, without the need for a more substantial or emotional relationship
Oh boy, I'm not the one
I'm not the one
I'm just the one you want for now
After all, the one you want
Never seems to come around
Cross your heart and let it slide
Straight into another life
Admitting that the relationship is temporary and won't last, and recognizing that the other person is looking for someone else
Like a friend, once again
Just a hand you hold
Describing a relationship that lacks deeper emotional connection
I confess, I pretend
Never been quite sure
Admitting uncertainty and a lack of self-awareness in the relationship
Yeah, love can be deceiving
Waiting for a feeling
When there's no time, kiss the cure for living
But I still believe in
Believe in
Reflecting on the complexities of love and the desire for an emotional connection, even when it seems unlikely or fleeting
Oh oh, straight into another life
Oh oh, straight into another life
Oh (oh, oh)
Referencing the possibility for change and a new beginning, even if it means leaving the current relationship behind
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, MAY THE BRIDGES I BURN LIGHT THE WAY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Stephen Sudduth, David Matthew Quon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dennis
Saw him perform on Thursday and I honestly feel like his music doesn’t do him justice compared to his live performance, one of the most powerful voices I’ve heard ever, insanely good!
Martin Baranowski
Dennis C. brooklyn steel baby, My thoughts exactly
Jan Derlukiewicz
Jelly of live
Princess Ezeadi
Saw him perform this live and it was just as amazing
Edson Melendez
Dude I've been following your music for more than 5 years and I love it! Keep going
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Edson Melendez I don't wanna sound creepy but seriously most of our list is same 😂😂😂
Edson Melendez
hps hps Im from Costa Rica! LoL! I just love music
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Edson Melendez I'm from Haryana . I was surprised jus that 😂😂
Bruno michell
Tao maravilhoso deveria ter mais reconhecimento 😍
Richard Readey
This is such a tune, absolutely love it. I hope the marketing is on point for ya boi cause the talent is already there!