There's Only One of You
Nathan Sykes Lyrics


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Some say our love was just made to burn
But I could write a book about how much it hurt
It's not our fault life got in the way
Now I'm just a stranger I knew yesterday

They say there's one chance you get
They say there's one life you live but there's only one you
Don't want to think about it right now

I'll put this love in a bottle and I'll
Go to the beach
Lose this pain and sorrow as it flows out to sea
And if it's you, if it's you, if it's you, you'll come back to me
But for now I'll be right here with the memories
Just look at me now
I've got reasons to smile
'Cause the birds gonna sing and the rain's gonna fall
And the sun will shine
Just look at me now
I am free to fly
But there's only one of you
And you're just what I like

No, I don't wanna lose my mind
My heart's in a suitcase waiting for another flight
No, I don't wanna be in the gutter, gutter, gutter
Just laying there feeling all sorry for myself

They say there's one chance you get
They say there's one life you live but there's only one you
Oh, don't want to think about it right now

I'll put this love in a bottle and I'll
Go to the beach
Lose this pain and sorrow as it flows out to sea
And if it's you, if it's you, if it's you, you'll come back to me
But now I'll be right here with the memories
Just look at me now
I've got reasons to smile
'Cause the birds gonna sing and the rain's gonna fall
And the sun will shine
Just look at me now
I am free to fly
But there's only one of you
And you're just what I like

They say there's (one chance you get) oh yeah
(One life you live) oh, you say there's
(One chance you get) baby
(One life you live) oh
(One chance you get) you say there's
(One life you live) but there's only one you, oh

I'll put this love in a bottle
And I'll go to the beach
Lose this pain and sorrow as it flows out to sea
And if it's you, if it's you, if it's you
You'll come back to me
But for now I'll be right here with the memories
Just look at me now
I've got reasons to smile
'Cause the birds gonna sing and the rain's gonna fall
And the sun will shine
Just look at me now
I am free to fly
But there's only one of you
And you're just what I like





Said there's only one of you and you're just what I like
Said there's only one of you and you're just what I like

Overall Meaning

The song "There's Only One Of You" by Nathan Sykes is about a past love that has been lost due to circumstances beyond their control. The singer laments that they could write an entire book about how much the breakup hurts them, but they don't want to dwell on it. The song's lyrics reassure the listener that life goes on, and the sun will shine even when it feels like everything has fallen apart. Nathan is saying that although there may be only one chance and one life to live, losing a love means they have lost a part of themselves that is irreplaceable.


To cope with the loss, the singer puts the love they once shared in a bottle and takes it to the beach. They sit by the sea to reflect on their love and hope that their partner will return to them one day. They acknowledge that they're just a stranger to the person they used to know, but they're holding onto the memories. The song's overall message is one of hope and resilience, emphasizing that life is always moving forward but the person they loved will always have a special place in their heart.


In conclusion, the song "There's Only One Of You" deals with the universal theme of heartbreak and loss, while also emphasizing the importance of moving forward and finding happiness in the present. The song is a reminder that while love may end, the person we loved will always be a part of us.


Line by Line Meaning

Some say our love was just made to burn
People believe that our love was destined to fail and end quickly.


But I could write a book about how much it hurt
I had gone through a lot of pain and suffering due to our failed relationship to the point that I could describe it in a book.


It's not our fault life got in the way
Our love ended not because of our mistakes, but because life had other plans for us.


Now I'm just a stranger I knew yesterday
After our breakup, you became a stranger, even though we once knew each other very well.


They say there's one chance you get
People believe that life only gives you one opportunity to do something.


They say there's one life you live but there's only one you
People claim that you only have one chance to live your life, but you're unique and irreplaceable.


Don't want to think about it right now
I don't want to contemplate the idea at the moment.


I'll put this love in a bottle and I'll
I'm going to put all the love I have for you in a bottle.


Go to the beach
I'll go to the beach to let go of my pain and sorrow.


Lose this pain and sorrow as it flows out to sea
I'll release my pain and sorrow into the sea and get rid of it.


And if it's you, if it's you, if it's you, you'll come back to me
If you're meant to be with me, you'll return to me.


But for now I'll be right here with the memories
For now, I'll just be here, remembering what we used to have.


Just look at me now
Look at me and see how I've moved on.


I've got reasons to smile
I have plenty of reasons to be happy now.


'Cause the birds gonna sing and the rain's gonna fall
Life goes on, and nature will still carry on regardless of what happened between us.


And the sun will shine
The sun will always shine, and there's always hope for a brighter future.


I am free to fly
I'm free to live my life without being burdened by our past relationship.


But there's only one of you
Despite moving on, there's nobody like you, and there can never be anybody like you.


Said there's only one of you and you're just what I like
You're exceptional, and I love everything about you.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Nathan Sykes, Tim Woodcock

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Comments from YouTube:

@DamilolaLawal

Nathan isn't getting enough attention! He's so amazing! This deserves millions of views!

@emmypems967

Damilola Lawal he has an amazing voice with this really lovely sophisticated tone. He does deserve even more people to listen to him!

@layneburke8744

Damilola Lawal I agree I'm such a fan and he needs to be on the radio

@emmypems967

When I was in the car yesterday they actually played this song on the radio and I was so happy about it 😂

@lmbgemini

Tell me about it. I just don't get it. What gives? Is it because he didn't come out of the X Factor or something?

@kaysaera

Not gonna lie, I’ve been in love with this song ever since I’m 12 lol. Nathan’s still my fav singer too.

@philipmercado7715

2021 and still it's as lovely as it was first released ❤

@kinotto1988

This song gives me chills, amazing voice and great lyrics :)

@katymateus6384

Nathan's vocals are just amazing! great song!

@user-pn2le5qs3y

It was super long ago I listened to the song for the first time. the song came on into my head suddenly again and now he is singing there. His voice is amazing. I hope he is doing well and singing more songs! Love from Japan

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