While Pink's third studio album, Try This (2003), sold fewer copies than her previous work, it earned her the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for the single "Trouble". She returned to the top of record charts with her fourth and fifth studio albums, I'm Not Dead (2006) and Funhouse (2008), which generated the top-ten entries "Who Knew" and "U + Ur Hand", as well as the number-one single "So What". Pink's sixth studio album, The Truth About Love (2012), was her first album to debut atop the Billboard 200 chart and spawned her fourth number-one single, "Just Give Me a Reason". In 2014, Pink recorded a collaborative album, Rose Ave., with Canadian musician Dallas Green under a folk music duo named You+Me. Her seventh studio album, Beautiful Trauma (2017), became the third best-selling album of the year and saw the success of its lead single, "What About Us".
Recognized for her distinctive, raspy voice and acrobatic stage presence, Pink has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the world's best-selling music artists. Her career accolades include three Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award and seven MTV Video Music Awards, including the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. In 2009, Billboard named Pink the Pop Songs Artist of the Decade. Pink was also the second most-played female solo artist in the United Kingdom, during the 2000s decade, behind Madonna. VH1 ranked her number 10 on their list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music, while Billboard awarded her the Woman of the Year award in 2013. At the 63rd annual BMI Pop Awards, she received the BMI President's Award for "her outstanding achievement in songwriting and global impact on pop culture and the entertainment industry."
It was announced in September 2014, that Pink and Dallas Green, lead singer of City and Colour, worked together on a collaborative album, under the band name You+Me. The album, titled Rose Ave., was released on October 14, 2014. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and at number one on the US Folk Albums chart.
In August 2015, Pink recorded the theme song for the 13th season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The song, "Today's the Day", was performed during the show's premiere week in New York City on September 10, 2015.
On August 27, 2017, Pink received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards. She also performed a medley of some of her hits, including her new single, "What About Us", before accepting the award, which was presented to her by Ellen DeGeneres. The album was released on October 13, 2017, and became the third best-selling album of the year worldwide. The album received the nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album earned Pink's 20th nomination at the Annual Grammy Awards.
Although sick with influenza, Pink sang the United States national anthem before Super Bowl LII, a dream she had had since, as a child. On March 1, 2018, Pink started her seventh concert tour, the Beautiful Trauma World Tour, which was scheduled to visit North America and Oceania until September 8, 2018. She later decided to extend the tour until May 2019 including Europe.
On February 5, 2019, Pink received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. she released of her eighth album, Hurts 2B Human, on April 26, 2019. On the release date, Pink performed the song alongside a medley of her biggest hits at the BRIT Awards, including "Try", "Just Give Me a Reason", with Fun. lead singer Nate Ruess, and "What About Us". She was also awarded with the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at the ceremony. In December 2019, Pollstar named her Artist of the Year. Pink confirmed that in 2020 she will take a break from music to focus on her family.
On February 12, 2021, she released the song "Cover Me in Sunshine", a duet with her daughter Willow Sage Hart. On April 9, 2021, she released the song "Anywhere Away from Here", a duet with Rag'n'Bone Man. On April 29, she announced a live album, titled All I Know So Far: Setlist, which was released on May 21. The album contains the live versions of previous Pink songs, live covers and "Cover Me in Sunshine". It also includes the title track, released as a single on May 7. All I Know So Far: Setlist serves as the companion album to the documentary film covering Pink's life of the same name, which was released simultaneously with the album through Amazon's Prime Video platform.
In April 2021, Pink confirmed to ET Canada that a ninth studio album was in the "very early days, but I will tell you, it will be very honest".
On November 4, 2022, Pink released the single "Never Gonna Not Dance Again", which serves as the lead single from her upcoming album Trustfall. Pink is set to perform the song at the American Music Awards on November 20.
The One That Got Away
P!nk Lyrics
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I stood by the exit door of the hotel cafe
He was playing with his band
I've always been a sucker
Had a weakness for a boy with a guitar and a drink in his hand
His words were like heaven in my hurricane
My knees buckled under
I thought everyone was watching me
You were mine
In the back of my mind
Oh, just for one night
Just for a while
There's always one that gets away
The one that sneaks up on you then slips away
Two weeks later I was sitting in his apartment
He was making cappuccino
I said, 'what kind of man makes cappuccino?'
We laughed
We laughed
We laughed
We laughed till tears ran down my face
Oh, but, my man, you're someone else's man
And that ain't the man that I want
But you keep drawing me in with those big, brown, lying eyes
You'll always be mine
In the back of my mind
Oh, we had a night
Just a little while
There's always one that gets away
The one that sneaks up on you then slips away
In a closed off corner of my heart, yes
I'll always see your face
The one that got away
One that got away
The one that got away
The one that got away
Oh, the one that got away
The one that got away
Oh, the one that got away
The one that got away
Oh, the one that got away
Yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Yeah, yeah
Oh
I'm not a victim of cliches
I don't believe in soul mates
Happy endings, only one
Oh, and I met you, and all that changed
I had a taste, and you're still sitting on the tip of my tongue
You were mine
Somewhere in time
I'll look for you first
In my next life
There's always one that gets away
The one that sneaks up on you then slips away
Slips away
In a closed off corner of my heart, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I, I'll always see your face
The one that got away
The one that got away
The one that got away
The one that got away
Oh, the one that got away
The one that got away
Oh, the one that got away
The one that got away
The one that got away
Yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, yeah
The one that got away
The song "The One Who Got Away" by P!nk portrays the story of a woman who had a brief encounter with a man who had a profound effect on her life. The song is about a fleeting romance, the power of music and the little things that people hold on to. The lyrics are vivid, and they recount a single lonesome night when she witnessed an enamoring performance by a man with a guitar and a drink in his hand. His words were like a ray of light in her life, and she was drawn to him. Later, they spend time together; however, she discovers that he is someone else's, but he still has a hold on her.
The main message conveyed by the song is that there is always that one person who gets away, the one who sneaks up on you and slips away, the one that always stays with you even after they're gone. Although the lyrics seem to stick with the conventional cliché of romantic love, P!nk delivers a different interpretation, wherein she acknowledges that love is elusive and unpredictable. She contrasts the idea of cliché soulmate with the real-world issues that people face in life.
In conclusion, "The One Who Got Away" is a powerful ballad that tugs at the heartstrings. It tells a tale about a fleeting romance that had a lasting impact – a story that many can relate to. The lyrics are evocative, and the melody is haunting, making the song an emotional masterpiece.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh
The beginning of the song, setting the tone for a story about a guy who got away
I stood by the exit door of the hotel cafe
The singer sets the scene of where they're at, the beginning of the story
He was playing with his band
Describing the appearance of 'the one that got away,' musically talented
I've always been a sucker
Revealing the artist has a weakness
Had a weakness for a boy with a guitar and a drink in his hand
Expanding on the weakness, boys with guitars and drinks are irresistible to the artist
His words were like heaven in my hurricane
Describing the impact the guy had on the singer, giving a sense of relief and comfort
My knees buckled under
The experience was so intense that the singer almost collapsed, figuratively or literally
I thought everyone was watching me
Feeling self-conscious, wondering if others can see how the guy affects the artist
Watching you save my life with the song
The guy has a profound effect on the artist, making them feel alive and emotionally saved
You were mine
Acknowledging the connection the artist had with the guy, implying it was temporary
In the back of my mind
Although the relationship was short-lived, the singer hasn't forgotten it
Oh, just for one night
Clarifying the relationship was only for a brief moment, likely a one-night stand
Just for a while
Further conveying the fleeting nature of the relationship
There's always one that gets away
The song's theme, there's always that one person that leaves an impact but is gone too soon
The one that sneaks up on you then slips away
Expanding on the theme, giving a more detailed description of what 'the one' is like
Two weeks later I was sitting in his apartment
Continuing the story, showing the artist had another encounter with 'the one'
He was making cappuccino
Depicting a moment between the two characters, more detail in the story
I said, 'what kind of man makes cappuccino?'
The two characters laughing over something small, a moment of connection
We laughed
Continuing the connection between the two characters
We laughed till tears ran down my face
The moment was intense, causing the artist to laugh until they cried
Oh, but, my man, you're someone else's man
The artist recognizing that 'the one' is already in a relationship
And that ain't the man that I want
The artist acknowledges they don't want someone else's partner
But you keep drawing me in with those big, brown, lying eyes
Despite the singer knowing that 'the one' is not right for them, they still feel drawn to them
Somewhere in time
While the relationship wasn't long-lasting, it still holds weight in the artist's mind
I'll look for you first
The singer knows when they move on to another life, they'll be looking for 'the one' again
In my next life
The idea of reincarnation is brought up, highlighting the long-lasting impact 'the one' has on the singer
Slips away
Reiterating the idea that 'the one' is not meant to stay
In a closed off corner of my heart, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The artist acknowledging that 'the one' will always have a small space in their heart
I, I'll always see your face
Regretting that 'the one' got away, and will always be in the artist's mind
The one that got away
Repeating the theme of the song, emphasizing the loss of 'the one'
Oh, the one that got away
Further emphasizing the theme, showing the profound impact of the loss
Yeah, yeah
Short interlude of music before the song ends
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The end of the song, repeating the beginning of the song
Oh
The final note of the song
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALECIA MOORE, BILLY MANN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sofiaxo4543
You can clearly tell she sings from her heart💖
@giselaponce732
I can never get enough of pink! She's sure from another universe
@beth6787
There is no other living singer that comes close to her talent. NONE! And I have been knocking around on this ball of dust for 63 years now. Her parents must be so proud of her.
@erinlaskey9873
Respect the man on the guitar. Mad respect
@Ty-il4ye
'I really get shit for that line'😂😂
@MrAirplanefreak777
I love her smokey raspy voice! It really compliments her songs.
@teresacollins1984
Pink has always been my number one! It's as though she sings looking through my eyes!
@lujorom9172
This song is so incredibly underrated
@PeachPlastic
There's always one that gets away / The one that sneaks upon you that slips away - Amen girl.
@MarCesar
I love this song and this performance was simply outstanding. Pink is simply the best.