… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Cauthen is an American singer-songwriter from Tyler, Texas, U.S.A.
Cauthen, born 1986, has been performing as a solo artist since 2016, playing guitar and piano as well as singing. His music has been described as Alternative country / Outlaw country as well as Americana.
I'll Be The One
Paul Cauthen Lyrics
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Stood taller than the rest, held your alcohol
Watched you run the bar, win in pool
Stealing all those hearts and money, taking them to school
Wait for me darlin', luck is on my side
I wanna see you rise in the morning
Lay you down tonight
I'll be the one, I'll be the one
When all is said and done
I'll be the one, I'll be the one
Well it's not the night to watch you walk on by
Go home all alone without a try
Oh I can be your kind of guy
Whatever that is cold, sweet, shy
Wait for me darlin', luck is on my side
I wanna see you rise in the morning
Lay you down tonight
If next time never comes
I'll be the one, I'll be the one
When all is said and done
I'll be the one, I'll be the one
Am I rolling the dice, making an easy bet?
Is it too good to be true?
No regrets just yet
Oh your elegance and grace
The odds are in your favor when you wear those heels and lace
Wait for me darlin', luck is on my side
I wanna see you rise in the morning
Lay you down tonight
Wait for me darlin', luck is on my side
I wanna see you rise in the morning
Lay you down tonight
If next time never comes
I'll be the one, I'll be the one
When all is said and done
I'll be the one, I'll be the one
I'll be the one
I'll be the one
I'll be the one
I'll be the one
The lyrics of "I'll be the one" by Paul Cauthen convey a message of love and promise. The song is about a man who is infatuated with a woman and wants her to know that he will be there for her no matter the circumstances. He pays tribute to her physical beauty by describing her walk, grace, and elegance. In the first verse, he describes how he admired her at the bar, and she was better than everyone else, holding her alcohol and stealing all the hearts around her. He then implores her to wait for him, promising to be there when she needs him. He asserts his intentions and puts forth his best qualities in hopes of wooing her into a relationship with him.
The chorus affirms his commitment to being there for her always, even when nobody else will, and when everything is said and done. The second verse is him trying to convince her to give him a chance, and he says he will be whatever she wants him to be, but mainly, he just cares about her. The bridge section talks about taking a chance on the woman and stresses how lucky he feels to be with her.
In summary, "I'll be the one" is a love song where the singer vows to be there for his love interest even when the world turns its back on her. The lyrics paint a picture of admiration and affection showing how much the singer is willing to do and how much he cares for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't just how you dance it's how you fall
It's not only about how you handle yourself well, it's also about how you manage to get up after falling.
Stood taller than the rest, held your alcohol
You had an imposing presence and could handle your drinks better than others.
Watched you run the bar, win in pool
I saw you dominate the bar and crush everyone in pool.
Stealing all those hearts and money, taking them to school
You were a heartbreaker and a hustler who didn't hesitate to take advantage of others.
Wait for me darlin', luck is on my side
Be patient, my dear, because I feel that fortune is in my favor.
I wanna see you rise in the morning
I want to be there when you wake up and start a new day.
Lay you down tonight
I want to spend the night with you and make love to you.
If next time never comes
If we don't have another chance to be together.
I'll be the one, I'll be the one
I will be the person who will take care of you and love you no matter what happens.
When all is said and done
After everything is finished and we look back on our lives.
Well it's not the night to watch you walk on by
I don't want to miss the chance to be with you tonight.
Go home all alone without a try
I don't want to regret not trying to make a move on you and going home alone.
Oh I can be your kind of guy
I have the potential to be the man you are looking for.
Whatever that is cold, sweet, shy
Whatever qualities you are looking for in a man, whether it be aloof, gentle, or introverted.
Am I rolling the dice, making an easy bet?
Is pursuing a relationship with you worth the risk, or is it an obvious choice?
Is it too good to be true?
Is it possible that this could be a dream come true?
No regrets just yet
I don't want to have any regrets for not trying to be with you, but I'm not sure if it's the right thing to do just yet.
Oh your elegance and grace
Your poise and beauty are very attractive to me.
The odds are in your favor when you wear those heels and lace
You are irresistible when you wear high heels and lace clothing.
I'll be the one
I will be the person who will love and support you through thick and thin.
Contributed by Gianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dustinray1694
Cambridge RatMom Yeah! Here's what I got
I'm still drivin'
When's this break gon' come
You bide my pickin'
With a big ol' timpani drum
So there's hail before the storm,
and like my cousin's baby was born,
Some say I'm a wild man,
Drink too much nectar from the cone
Still drivin'
When's this break gon' come
You bide my pickin'
With a big ol' timpani drum
Holy school employs a'me,
I learned my stride and stepped away,
I learned to sing harmony,
and go playin' on the stage
Still drivin'
When's this break gon' come
You bide my pickin'
With a big ol' timpani drum
Still drivin',
I'm still drivin'
I'm still drivin'
I'm still drivin'
oh yeah!
I'm still,
I'm a' still,
I'm still,
I'm a'still drivin'
Still
Still
Still
I'm a'still drivin'
Still,
I'm a'still
I'm still,
I'm a'still drivin'
Still
Still
Still,
a'still drivin'
@davehigdin
This guys band is awesome I love that layered sound such a beautiful effect along side his camberd voice.
@extremebassman
I hear modern rock, I hear Waylon, I hear Elvis Presley. This is some top notch shit people!!
@LetTheWritersWrite
Clay Sammons I hear Johnny Cash too
@loomis1048
And a mix of Kings of Leon as well!
@richardskeets6769
More like a mix of roy orbison and doc watson.
@wordragon
Richard Skeets -Yes!
@benniesimm9528
Roy orbison also
@Spuka
He'll be the one-- Big Velvet--and The Newest Male artist that has Hit Out law country! He's Great!
@b.c4440
I heard this on the radio and it just brought me so much joy. Everything about it is just so fun! I love it!
@jcorkable
man what station you listening to that plays this kind of stuff? Internet radio or actual FM? If it's FM you're a lucky man!