Formed in 2003, One Night Only started out as a bunch of school friends ‘just making noise’ in their rural hometown of Helmsley, North Yorkshire. They went on to spend the following two years tearing the vaulted roof off the local scene with unrefined gigs showcasing punk bastard pop way beyond their tender years. It was only a matter of time before One Night Only broke out of Helmsley. They knuckled down, wrote some songs and last October Steve Lamacq began spinning the demo of ‘You And Me’, prompting the band to really take themselves seriously. One Night Only signed to Vertigo, home of Razorlight and The Killers and then hit the road for months, supporting The Enemy, Milburn and The Coral and embarked on a jaunt around the nation’s Club NMEs. They are currently on their first headline tour.
They became popular in the Netherlands when the song "Just for Tonight" was used in the tv show "Studio Sport" to accompany the highlights of Euro Football 2008. On the Last night of the Euro Football 2008 they played an Acoustic Version of 'Just for Tonight' in the Studio of 'Studio Sport'
Forget My Name
One Night Only Lyrics
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I'll tell you something
You've got to get away
I need sometime in the sunshine somewhere
You need the sun and the sea
And your golden hair
You can dance, You can dance all night yeah
Are you gonna come with me someday?
I'm going, I'm going
You know we're going to burn out this way
And we'll be lightin' the sky
Tell me you wanna be famous someday
I see the look in your eye
You know we gonna burn out this way
And we'll be lightin' the sky
On and on we keep on dreamin
In the end you wont forget my name
You wont forget my name
Caught up in all of the action
We're in the middle of streets of painted gold
Have you seen the reaction lately?
Of all the people we left behind back home
You can dance, You can dance all night yeah
But i'll be leaving as soon as the sun comes up
Are you gonna come with me someday?
I'm going, I'm going
You know we're going to burn out this way
And we'll be lightin' the sky
Tell me you wanna be famous someday
I see the look in your eye
You know we gonna burn out this way
And we'll be lightin' the sky
On and on we keep on dreamin
In the end you wont forget my name
You know we're going to burn out this way
And we'll be lightin' the sky
Tell me you wanna be famous someday
I see the look in your eye
You know we gonna burn out this way
And we'll be lightin' the sky
On and on we're always dreamin
In the end you wont forget my name
We're always dreamin, but in the end you
Wont forget my name
You wont forget my name (x4)
The lyrics to One Night Only's "Forget My Name" explore the desire for fame and the cost that comes with it. The song begins with a warning that fame has a price and that to achieve it, one must get away from their current surroundings. The singer seeks refuge somewhere sunny to escape the hustle and bustle of fame. They call out to a potential partner who they have been dancing with all night, questioning their willingness to come along on this journey towards fame. However, the singer knows that they will ultimately leave alone at the break of dawn, as the desire for fame consumes them.
The second verse discusses the consequences of being caught up in the thrilling chaos of the pursuit of fame. The duo finds themselves in a place of luxury and extravagance, with streets of gold, but they have left behind those who were not so lucky. The lyrics suggest that the cost of fame is abandoning one's loved ones and a sense of home. The chorus reiterates the message that the pursuit of fame will inevitably burn out in a bright light, but it is something that the singer and their partner cannot resist. The lyrics end with a plea to remember the singer's name, an attempt to secure a sense of legacy through the pursuit of fame.
What stands out about "Forget My Name" is how it intertwines the allure of fame with the reality of its cost, emphasizing the emotional and personal consequences that come with it. This song's themes are relevant in pop culture today as many people aspire to achieve fame through social media and other platforms. Overall, the song's lyrics convey the dangers and temptations that come with the pursuit of fame.
Line by Line Meaning
So you wanna be famous
You desire to gain fame
I'll tell you something
Let me tell you
You've got to get away
You need to escape
I need sometime in the sunshine somewhere
I require some relaxation in the sun somewhere
You need the sun and the sea
You require the sun and the sea
And your golden hair
While enjoying the sun and sea, you'd like to flaunt your golden hair
You can dance, You can dance all night yeah
You can dance all night long
But i'll be leaving as soon as the sun comes up
I will depart as soon as the sun rises
Are you gonna come with me someday?
Will you join me sometime?
I'm going, I'm going
I am leaving
You know we're going to burn out this way
We'll burn out by living this lifestyle
And we'll be lightin' the sky
We'll have a brief moment of fame
Tell me you wanna be famous someday
Say that you desire to be famous someday
I see the look in your eye
I can tell by looking into your eyes
On and on we keep on dreamin
We keep fantasizing
In the end you wont forget my name
Eventually, you will remember my name
Caught up in all of the action
We are absorbed in all the excitement
We're in the middle of streets of painted gold
We're in the midst of a luxurious lifestyle
Have you seen the reaction lately?
Have you noticed the response from others recently?
Of all the people we left behind back home
Of all the people we left behind in our hometown
You know we gonna burn out this way
We'll burn out living this lifestyle
On and on we're always dreamin
We continuously fantasize
We're always dreamin, but in the end you Wont forget my name
We're always fantasizing, but ultimately you will remember my name
You wont forget my name (x4)
You will never forget my name
Contributed by Cole O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@anouchkamusic
that voice, that hair, that talent...I admire him <3
@RofolosRebels
Their passion is so inspiring!
@0MegansWorld0
can't wait to see these boys on tour! from the videos they seem AMAZING live! GEORGE ♥
@brunaescritora3205
Amo a banda de vocês...acho que tem potencial e devem retornar ao Brasil!Bjus a todos! <3 fã!
@museismychemical
i saw them on monday, best band i've seen live!! george jumped into the crowd and i touched his head and he held my hand :')
@alisonevans1878
I want to see them live so badly. They really are the best band in the world, in my humble opinion.
@kelvealmeida6167
Não acredito que a banda acabou 😣 Alguém em 2020?
@tette8344
Aí nem me fala! EU OUÇO TODOS OS DIAS, EU SOU APAIXONADO
@tette8344
Aí nem me fala! EU OUÇO TODOS OS DIAS, EU SOU APAIXONADO
@beaboop7
LOVE IT!