Number 1
N-Dubz Lyrics


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Ah uh uh oh
Ah uh uh oh (na na nai)

Ah uh uh oh
Ah uh uh oh (Tinchy Stryder)
Ah uh uh oh (N-Dubz)
Ah uh uh oh (yo)
It was nothing but a quick thing
Kids games, kiss chase, just a quick fling
Now I'm hoping you never go missing
Now I'm telling you, you can hold this ring, watch how it glistens

It was done as quick as the wind blows
Didn't think I would ever be involved
So I even wrote a song called "Don't Go"
Now it's just you and me on a love row

Got me like dino us two tip toes duck dive get low
And now I care less about who knows
Now we're deep in way past intro, Dappy explain yo

See never did I think a boy like me would be in need
When all I really wanted was to have some fun
Now I'm losing my head, I'm telling you one thing
You're number one

See I don't understand how you're number one
When it was just a fling before now, you're the one
See all I did was blink twice, from my homie to my only
Number one

Ah uh uh oh

Yo, it was all now, never planned no after
It was like games jokes laughter
Live for the moment, left it all open
Now I'm in deep, flames, lava, breathe, karma

And now I'm stating, see I never saw this in my daydream
It's really you that I'm fully rating
And the days here no more waiting

Pay it all wise to the smart man raised him
I was so hurt, pain, aching
On the wrong path then a good girl saved him
That's why I'm letting man know she's amazing

See never did I think a boy like me would be in need
When all I really wanted was to have some fun
Now I'm losing my head, I'm telling you one thing
You're number one

See I don't understand how you're number one
When it was just a fling before now, you're the one
See all I did was blink twice from my homie to my only
Number one

You lift me off the ground
I always want you around
I ain't gonna let nothing get in the way
I'll never let nothing get in the way

You lift me off the ground
I always want you around
I ain't gonna let nothing get in the way
I'll never let nothing get in the way

Yo, I ain't never gonna let nothing get in the way
You play your cards all right you're an ace
You make my nights so bright you're my days
You took me out of the maze
You are number one

See I don't understand how you're number one
When it was just a fling before now, you're the one
See all I did was blink twice from my homie to my only
Number one

You lift me off the ground
I always want you around
I ain't gonna let nothing get in the way
I'll never let nothing get in the way

You lift me off the ground
I always want you around
I ain't gonna let nothing get in the way
I'll never let nothing get in the way

Number one in the race you're a leader
Girl you're out of this world I can't see ya
Uh oh oh oh
And now you got a place in my heart
It's funny how you actually went




From my homie to my only
Number one

Overall Meaning

The song "Number 1" by N-Dubz featuring Tinchy Stryder was released in the UK in 2009. It speaks about a young man's unexpected transformation from being uninterested in committed relationships to being in deep love with a girl. He never thought he would be in a position to need someone but now he can't imagine his life without her; she has become his number one.


The song's lyrics portray contradictory emotions. While he was sure he didn't want to "be involved," he now holds a ring for her and hopes she never goes missing. He's found love in a place he didn't expect was of significance. Perhaps, they both did not know what they were getting involved in. But now that they are deep in love, nothing will get in their way, and she's now his number one.


The chorus repeats that the girl is his number one, and he expresses disbelief that the fling before now owns his heart. The song's lyrics express a realization that love is unpredictable, how one can fall in love unexpectedly, and how the heart can lead even when the mind was set on something else.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah uh uh oh
An expression of excitement and happiness


It was nothing but a quick thing
The relationship between the singer and their partner was initially not serious


Now I'm hoping you never go missing
The singer values their partner and hopes they'll never lose them


Now I'm telling you, you can hold this ring, watch how it glistens
The artist wants to show their commitment to their partner by offering them a ring


It was done as quick as the wind blows
The relationship started and progressed quickly


Didn't think I would ever be involved
The singer did not anticipate becoming emotionally invested in the relationship


So I even wrote a song called "Don't Go"
The singer wrote a song expressing their desire for their partner to stay with them


Now we're deep in way past intro, Dappy explain yo
The relationship has progressed beyond the initial stages, and the artist wants Dappy to provide more insight


See never did I think a boy like me would be in need
The artist did not expect to need a relationship


When all I really wanted was to have some fun
Initially, the artist only wanted casual fun


Now I'm losing my head, I'm telling you one thing
The singer feels overwhelmed with emotion and is expressing their love for their partner


You're number one
The artist's partner is the most important person in their life


Yo, it was all now, never planned no after
The singer did not plan to get into a serious relationship


It was like games jokes laughter
The relationship was initially carefree and fun


Live for the moment, left it all open
The singer lived in the present moment and did not think about the future of the relationship


Now I'm in deep, flames, lava, breathe, karma
The artist is fully invested in the relationship and feels intense emotions


And now I'm stating, see I never saw this in my daydream
The artist did not imagine being in a committed relationship before it happened


It's really you that I'm fully rating
The singer values and appreciates their partner


And the days here no more waiting
The relationship has progressed to a point where the singer does not have to wait for anything


Pay it all wise to the smart man raised him
The artist gives credit to their upbringing for helping them become a wise person


I was so hurt, pain, aching
The artist experienced emotional pain prior to being in a relationship


On the wrong path then a good girl saved him
Meeting their partner helped the artist get on the right path in life


That's why I'm letting man know she's amazing
The singer wants others to know how amazing their partner is


You lift me off the ground
The artist's partner makes them feel happy and uplifted


I always want you around
The singer enjoys spending time with their partner


I ain't gonna let nothing get in the way
The singer is committed to their relationship and will not let anything affect it


I'll never let nothing get in the way
The singer reiterates that they will not let anything affect their relationship


Number one in the race you're a leader
The artist's partner is the best and most important person in their life


Girl you're out of this world I can't see ya
The artist is so amazed by their partner that they are almost speechless


And now you got a place in my heart
The singer's partner has a permanent and special place in their heart


It's funny how you actually went from my homie to my only
The singer's partner started as a friend and became their one and only partner




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TULA CONTOSTAVLOS, DINO CONTOSTAVLOS, RICHARD RAWSON, FRASER SMITH, TINCHY STRYDER

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@sayahatse7631

[Dappy:]
Ah uh uh oh
Ah uh uh oh
Ah uh uh oh
Ah uh uh oh (na na naii)

Ah uh uh oh
Ah uh uh oh (Tinchy Stryder)
Ah uh uh oh (N dubz)
Ah uh uh oh (yo)

[Tinchy Stryder:]
It was nothing but a quick think
Kids games, kiss chase, just a quick fling
Now I'm hoping you never go missing
Now I'm telling you, you can hold this ring, watch how it glistens

It was done as quick as the wind blows
Didn't think I would ever be involved
So I even wrote a song called 'don't go'
Now it's just you and me on a love row

Dappy like dino us two tip toes duck dive get low
And now I care less about who knows
Now we're deep in way past intro Dappy explain yo

[Bridge: Dappy]
See never did I think a boy like me would be in need
When all I really wanted was to have some fun
Now I'm losing my head, I'm telling you one thing
You're number one

[Chorus:]
See I don't understand how you're number one
When it was just a fling before now, you're the one
See all I did was blink twice, from my homie to my only
Number one

Ah uh uh oh
Ah uh uh oh
Ah uh uh oh
Ah uh uh oh

[Tinchy Stryder:]
Yo
It was all now never planned no after
It was like games jokes laughter
Live for the moment, left it all open
Now I'm in deep, flames, lava, breathe, karma

And now I'm stating, see I never saw this in my daydream
It's really you that I'm fully rating
And the days here no more waiting

Pay it all wise to the smart man raised him
I was so hurt, pain, aching
On the wrong path then a good girl saved him
That's why I'm letting her know she's amazing

[Bridge: Dappy]
See never did I think a boy like me would be in need
When all I really wanted was to have some fun
Now I'm losing my head, I'm telling you one thing
You're number one

[Chorus:]
See I don't understand how you're number one
When it was just a fling before now, you're the one
See all I did was blink twice from my homie to my only
Number one

You lift me off the ground
I always want you around
I ain't gunna let nothing get in the way
I'll never let nothing get in the way

You lift me off the ground
I always want you around
I ain't gunna let nothing get in the way
I'll never let nothing get in the way

[Tinchy Stryder:]
Yo, I ain't never gunna let nothing get in the way
You play your cards all right you're on A's
You make my nights so bright you're my days
You took me out of the maze
You are number one

[Chorus: Dappy]
See I don't understand how you're number one
When it was just a fling before now, you're the one
See all I did was blink twice from my homie to my only
Number one

You lift me off the ground
I always want you around
I ain't gunna let nothing get in the way
I'll never let nothing get in the way

You lift me off the ground
I always want you around
I ain't gunna let nothing get in the way
I'll never let nothing get in the way

[Outro: Tinchy Stryder]
You're number one you're in the race you're a leader
Girl you're out of this world I can't see ya
And now you got a place in my heart
It's funny how you actually went
From my homie to my only
Number one

From Russia with love❀



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@Tomakig1

All I did was blink twice and it's been a whole decade.

@TheTrillionaire007

True

@danyaal9177

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@vietanhnguyen5115

ach.. 10 years :(.

@keemstarishere1266

Literally copied the top comment from three years ago

@tarahridge5504

This comment is so bang on it hurts πŸ˜–

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@myarmfell0ff

This will always be one of the most nostalgic songs of our generation

@isaacthegoat1432

Yeah.

@lukepateras4017

IsaacTheGoat ur probably here from 442oons looking at ur profile pic lol this is like actual nostalgia we are talking about πŸ˜…πŸ˜‚

@alexsmith7354

It's a really good song

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