One Night Only is an indie pop rock band from Helmsley, North Yorkshire, Un… Read Full Bio ↴One Night Only is an indie pop rock band from Helmsley, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The band consists of singer and guitarist George Craig, bassist Daniel Parkin, drummer James Craig and keyboardist and backing vocalist Jack Sails.

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'

You & Me
One Night Only Lyrics

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People say I only hear what I want to
That much is true
People say I only see what I want to
So why do I see you?

You and me, equality
That's how it should be
You and me

You and me, equality
That's how it should be
You and me

People say that I creep you out
No understanding, no cash in hand
All I see, is apparently
What do they know
About you and me

You and me, equality
That's how it should be
You and me
You and me, equality
That's how it should be
You and me

Lover just take me
Come over, check it out

You and me, equality
That's how it should be
You and me
You and me, equality
That's how it should be
You and me

People say that I creep you out
No understanding, no cash in hand
All I see, is apparently

What do they know
You and me

Overall Meaning

The song "You and Me" by One Night Only is a powerful and emotional statement about equality in relationships. The lyrics express the singer's frustration with people who judge their relationship based on surface appearances or societal expectations, and emphasizes the importance of seeing one another as equals. The lines "People say I only hear what I want to.../People say I only see what I want to/So why do I see you?" suggest that the singer recognizes their own tendency towards selective perception, but that despite this, they are able to see the true worth of their partner.

The chorus of the song continues to stress the theme of equality, with the repeated phrase "You and me, equality/That's how it should be" driving home the importance of treating one another with respect and compassion. The final lines of the song ("Lover just take me/Come over, check it out") are a plea for acceptance and understanding, as the singer embraces the vulnerability of opening up to their partner.

Overall, "You and Me" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt judged or misunderstood in their relationships. Its message of equality and mutual respect is a reminder that love should never be conditional, and that seeing one another as human beings with inherent worth is the foundation of any healthy relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

People say I only hear what I want to
I have a tendency to ignore things I don't want to accept

That much is true
There is some truth to what people say about me

People say I only see what I want to
My perception is selective and biased towards my preferences

So why do I see you?
But somehow, you caught my attention despite this tendency of mine

You and me, equality That's how it should be You and me
We should treat each other as equals, without any exceptions

People say that I creep you out No understanding, no cash in hand All I see, is apparently What do they know About you and me
People judge me and us based on their limited understanding, while overlooking the true essence of our relationship

Lover just take me Come over, check it out
Let's explore our love together, without any hesitation or doubt

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JACK SAILS

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