One-T is a French animated band created in 2000 by Eddy Gronfier and Thomas… Read Full Bio ↴One-T is a French animated band created in 2000 by Eddy Gronfier and Thomas Pieds. Eddy Gronfier produces the music while Thomas Pieds creates the artwork and visuals. They were successful across Europe, especially France and Germany, with their 2003 hit single "The Magic Key", but since then were not able to repeat that success and remained a One-hit wonder.

One-T made their first appearance in France during the summer of 2001, with the release of the hit single "Music Is The One-T ODC". The single was a success and was ranked the 82nd best-selling single over the year of 2001. It was followed shortly by the single "Bein' a Star".

One-T returned to the dance music scene in the summer of 2003 with their single "The Magic Key", which introduced One-T's best friend, Cool-T, as the rap singer in the song. The title reached 9th place of the single charts and was ranked the 22nd best-selling single for 2003. "The Magic Key" was also well received in Germany, Poland and Austria, where it reached 5th place of the single charts, and Denmark, where it reached 4th place. Their first full-length album, The One-T ODC, was released in July 2003.

Several singles followed over the years, including the theme song for Starsky & Hutch, and Kamasutra, released in early 2005. However, none of them were very successful, and they remained a one-hit wonder in most parts of Europe.

One-T's second studio album, The One-T's ABC, was released in early 2006 as a digital album, and was available only on a few legal downloading sites, such as iTunes. In 2007, the album was released physically and garnered much success in France and the rest of Europe. Since then, no new albums and singles were released and not much was heard of the project afterwards, thus making it unclear if it was still active and if further material will be released.

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the musical group One-T, in July 2022 album The One-T ODC was remastered. Also, A music video for the remastered song was released The Magic Key, The Magic Key 2, together with Boogie Fre$h.

One-T's Army
One-T Lyrics

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One-T′s everywhere
One-T's in my hair
One-T′s my nightmare
One-T's flesh will tear
One-T says bring it on
Nine-T says bring it on
Cool-T says bring it on
Bull-T says bring it on

Yes y'all, yes, yes
Styles are fresh
Nevertheless, he styles the west
All the way to Europe and Japan
Just coming out with the mic in my hand
Even the hero
We be doing the do
Me and my man Cool-T in the place to be
With Nine-T
Don′t forget Ee
Chilling like this one time with your mind
Faked around and make it back like this
Give me the groove, Hennessy
Let me see you how we party in the place to be
My man Travoltino he be getting wicked
You know what′s up y'all, I think you can dig it
We be flowing down with Eli ya man
I′m rocking with the style, can you understand
Keep it high
Rocking your bod
Keep it high
Rocking your bod
Style be hot, Imma give you what I got
Y'all y′all know how we flow, we flow
It's cold, time to burn rest assure
I′m seeing how it go

One-T's everywhere
One-T's in my hair
One-T′s my nightmare
One-T′s flesh will tear
One-T says bring it on
Nine-T says bring it on
Cool-T says bring it on
Bull-T says bring it on

In the house in the house
No doubt no doubt
In the house let me show you how you turn it out
Turn it up turn it up, you let your fist pump
And let me show you how the party people just jump
Off the floor, you want the roar
Yeah, yeah baby I like it raw
I bring it to you one time, you want the champagne
Guess what
I rain upon your brain
Psycho, psycho, let me get nitro
Pass me the mic and let me keep it just hype yo
I know you're born to funk
Bless y′all and let me show you how we do it
Get into it, flow right through it
I got the spirit that'll make you feel
You know
What′s up, you want it real
You wanna get high, I got my man Eli ya man
And he got the best like LSD
We gon show you how to do it, ya see
We gon get you lit, gonna get you high
High, way up in the sky

One-T's everywhere
One-T′s in my hair
One-T's my nightmare
One-T's flesh will tear
One-T says bring it on
Nine-T says bring it on
Cool-T says bring it on
Bull-T says

One-T′s everywhere
One-T′s in my hair
One-T's my nightmare
One-T′s flesh will tear
One-T says bring it on
Nine-T says bring it on

Cool-T says bring it on
Bull-T says bring it on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to One-T's song One-T's Army depict a group of individuals, each with a different T-name, who together create a formidable force. The lead singer, referred to as One-T, is everywhere and in everything, representing a looming presence. He is both feared and respected, as his flesh is so tough it can tear. The chorus features a call to arms from each of the T-named individuals, representing their willingness to take on any opponent.

The verses describe the group's party antics, showcasing their ability to have a good time while still maintaining their strength and power. The lyrics reference the group's widespread popularity, as they are able to style the west, Europe, and Japan. References to Hennessy and LSD also highlight the group's willingness to delve into mind-altering substances.

Overall, One-T's Army is an anthem of strength and unity, portraying the power of a group of individuals working together towards a common goal.

Line by Line Meaning

One-T’s everywhere
One-T’s presence is ubiquitous and all-encompassing

One-T's in my hair
One-T’s influence is present in every aspect of my being, to the point where it feels inescapable

One-T’s my nightmare
One-T represents a terrifying force that is difficult to overcome

One-T’s flesh will tear
One-T possesses a raw, intense power that can physically harm those who oppose it

One-T says bring it on, Nine-T says bring it on, Cool-T says bring it on, Bull-T says bring it on
The different versions of One-T remain united and ready to face any challenge

Styles are fresh
One-T's musical style is innovative and new

Nevertheless, he styles the west
Despite being from Europe, One-T manages to incorporate West Coast musical influences into his sound

All the way to Europe and Japan
One-T's music has spread beyond the United States and is popular in other parts of the world

Just coming out with the mic in my hand
One-T is just starting his performance, and is confident in his abilities

Even the hero
Even those who are seen as heroic or powerful can appreciate One-T's music

We be doing the do
One-T and his colleagues are doing what they do best: creating great music

Me and my man Cool-T in the place to be
One-T and Cool-T are together, ready to perform

With Nine-T
One-T is joined by Nine-T, another version of himself

Don't forget Ee
Ee is another member of One-T's team, who should not be overlooked

Chilling like this one time with your mind Faked around and make it back like this
One-T is relaxed and enjoying the experience, even as he performs

Give me the groove, Hennessy
One-T wants the music and good vibes to keep flowing

Let me see you how we party in the place to be
One-T wants everyone to join in the fun and enjoy themselves

My man Travoltino he be getting wicked
Travoltino, another member of One-T's team, is really killing it with his talent

You know what's up y'all, I think you can dig it
One-T believes that his audience understands and appreciates his music and performance

We be flowing down with Eli ya man
One-T and his colleagues are in sync with their music, which is produced by Eli

I'm rocking with the style, can you understand Keep it high Rocking your bod
One-T's music is catchy and makes you want to dance and feel good

Style be hot, Imma give you what I got
One-T is confident in his ability to create great music

Y'all y'all know how we flow, we flow
One-T's style of music is distinctive and recognizable

It's cold, time to burn rest assure
The atmosphere is tense, but One-T is ready to turn up the heat and deliver a great performance

I'm seeing how it go
One-T is aware of the situation and is adapting to it as he performs

In the house in the house No doubt no doubt In the house let me show you how you turn it out
One-T is ready to put on a great performance and wants to show the audience how it's done

Turn it up turn it up, you let your fist pump
The music is energetic and makes you want to dance

And let me show you how the party people just jump Off the floor, you want the roar
One-T wants the crowd to get into the music and let loose

Yeah, yeah baby I like it raw
One-T is enjoying the raw, unfiltered energy of the music and performance

I bring it to you one time, you want the champagne Guess what I rain upon your brain
One-T is delivering a great performance that feels like a luxurious experience

Psycho, psycho, let me get nitro Pass me the mic and let me keep it just hype yo
One-T is really hyping up the crowd with his music and performance

I know you're born to funk Bless y'all and let me show you how we do it Get into it, flow right through it
One-T feels that his music is tailor-made for people who want to dance and enjoy themselves, and wants to share his passion with the audience

I got the spirit that'll make you feel You know What's up, you want it real
One-T believes that his music has the ability to uplift and inspire his audience

You wanna get high, I got my man Eli ya man And he got the best like LSD
One-T is referencing the feeling of euphoria that can come from listening to great music, which is comparable to taking drugs

We gon show you how to do it, ya see We gon get you lit, gonna get you high High, way up in the sky
One-T is confident in his ability to provide a great, memorable experience for his audience

Writer(s): Eddy Gronfier, Thomas Pieds, Joe Edmontson

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