Burch's voice takes cues from old timers like Dusty Springfield and Patsy Cline to create throaty mountains and valleys of sound. It's retro country and soul in the best way. Growing up in Los Angeles with a writer/producer father and a casting director mother, Burch's childhood was filled with old Hollywood musicals and the sounds of Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. After finding her voice in adolescence, Burch packed up for the University of North Carolina in Asheville to study Jazz Vocal Performance.
Only One
Molly Burch Lyrics
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I know you know that’s happened before
May I remind you I’m the one
Who picks up the pieces when you’re done
Is that why you went away,
Before I, before I could say,
Why’d you stop loving me?
I heard you found someone new
Is she nice to talk to?
Or does she try to fight you?
Just like I used to do
Is that why you went away,
Before I, before I could say,
Why’d you stop loving me?
Why’d you stop loving me?
You said I was the only one
You said I was the only one
You said I was the only one
The one who runs
The chosen one, the holy one
You’re only one
The one you love
The one you love
In "Only One," Molly Burch sings about the end of a relationship and the confusion and hurt that come with it. The first verse is directed towards her partner who has left a mess on the floor. She notes that this isn't the first time that it has happened and that she is always the one who picks up the pieces. There is a feeling of resentment but also a sense of responsibility that she feels towards her partner.
The second verse indicates that the partner has moved on and found someone else. Burch questions whether the new person is nicer to talk to than she was, or if they are also fighting, just like they used to. The pain of the breakup is still fresh and she is struggling with the reality that her partner has moved on so quickly.
In the chorus, Burch repeats the words "You said I was the only one" several times, almost as if she is trying to convince herself that her partner's love was real. The repetition emphasizes the feeling of hurt and betrayal that she is experiencing. The song ends with the question "Why'd you stop loving me?" It's a question that may never be answered, but it's one that continues to linger in Burch's mind.
Line by Line Meaning
You left your mess on the floor
You left your emotional baggage and unresolved issues behind, making a mess in our relationship.
I know you know that’s happened before
You're aware of the emotional turmoil that you leave behind, but you still choose to do it.
May I remind you I’m the one
I am the one who constantly shows up to support you and help you clean up your mess.
Who picks up the pieces when you’re done
I am the one who is left to pick up the pieces of our relationship after you've walked away.
Is that why you went away,
Did you leave because you couldn't handle facing the problems we had together?
Before I, before I could say,
Before I had the chance to express my love for you and try to work things out.
Why’d you stop loving me?
I'm struggling to understand why you've stopped loving me and why our relationship has fallen apart.
I heard you found someone new
I heard that you've moved on and found someone else to be with.
Is she nice to talk to?
Do you find comfort in talking to her the way we used to talk?
Or does she try to fight you?
Does she challenge you and confront you about your issues the way I used to do?
Just like I used to do
I used to fight with you because I cared about you and our relationship. Do you miss that?
You said I was the only one
You promised that I was the only one that you loved and wanted to be with.
The one who runs
You made me feel like I was the one in charge of our relationship, that I was the one who held all the power.
The chosen one, the holy one
You imbued me with a sense of uniqueness and spirituality, like I was the perfect partner for you.
You’re only one
But now I realize that I was just one of many, and that our relationship didn't mean as much to you as I thought it did.
The one you love
Despite everything, I still hope that you remember the love we had for each other.
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Molly Jenna Burch
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Lyrics:
You left your mess on the floor
I know you know that's happened before
May I remind you, I'm the one
Who picks up the pieces when you're done
Is that why you went away
Before I, before I could say
Why'd you stop loving me?
Why'd you stop loving me?
I heard you found someone new
Is she nice to talk to?
I thought she tried to fight you
Just like I used to do
Is that why you went away
Before I, before I could say
Why'd you stop loving me?
Why'd you stop loving me?
You said I was the only one
You said I was the only one
You said I was the only one
The one who runs
The chosen one, the holy one
Your only one
The one you love
The one you love
@eddieace345
Let’s just keep her our secret. I’d hate to have the mainstream change her sound. She’s too soulful for that.
@alexgonzo377
Love this song loved both her albums. Hopefully she comes back to Arizona to hear this song live!!
@TBBMusicBlog
Damn. This is gorgeous. Wow.
@ohmisterunicorn
Blessing us with new music already?!
This is fantastic 🙏🏻❤️
@loincoubert43
💋 kiss me
@GeekyFast
Yes, love! Molly is an American treasure!
@LuneNoir777
This song is so addicting, beautiful work ✨
@47steezaz73
Beautiful music right here!
@KIRILLkirin.RU_
Lyrics:
You left your mess on the floor
I know you know that's happened before
May I remind you, I'm the one
Who picks up the pieces when you're done
Is that why you went away
Before I, before I could say
Why'd you stop loving me?
Why'd you stop loving me?
I heard you found someone new
Is she nice to talk to?
I thought she tried to fight you
Just like I used to do
Is that why you went away
Before I, before I could say
Why'd you stop loving me?
Why'd you stop loving me?
You said I was the only one
You said I was the only one
You said I was the only one
The one who runs
The chosen one, the holy one
Your only one
The one you love
The one you love
@uraniafigarella1433
Realmente generosa en el amor, y aún más en el perdón… gracias por esta belleza de canción 🥰