One And Only
Queensryche Lyrics


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Back in eighty six
February and a special number
I just had to know, is this feeling real?
I picked up the phone
I was one step closer to the danger zone
I knew she'd steal my heart away
But I know I couldn't live without her love
Live without her love
The first time she looked at me
Her smile stayed on my mind
I never thought I'd ever meet
A woman of her kind
Now I'm lost in a lover's daze
And I'm not walking out
Gonna give my heart away
And hope that she will always stay

Call for me, run to me
Whenever you are lonely
Call for me, run to me my lady love

Won't you come and show me that precious smile
And maybe stay for a little while
Close the door, toss the key
Say you will always be my one and only

Looking back it seems to me
The message in her eyes
Left a lasting spell on me
A feeling I can't hide

Now I'm lost in a lover's daze
And I'm not walking out
Gonna give my heart away
And hope she will always stay

Call for me, run to me
Whenever you are lonely
Call for me, run to me my lady love

Won't you come and show me that precious smile
And maybe stay for a little while
Treat me to your sense of taste and style
And together we can walk the miles





Close the door, toss the key
Say that you will always be my one and only

Overall Meaning

The song "One and Only" by Queensryche is a romantic ballad about falling in love with someone and wanting to be with them always. The lyrics describe a man who is captivated by a woman he meets in 1986. He is hesitant to pursue her at first, but he knows he cannot live without her love. The first time she smiles at him, he is smitten and can't stop thinking about her. He is willing to give his heart away to her and hopes she will always stay.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the man's desire for the woman to call or run to him whenever she is lonely. He wants her to know that she can always count on him to be there for her. He also asks her to show him her "precious smile" and stay with him for a little while. The lyrics suggest that the man and the woman have a deep connection, and he sees her as his one and only love.


Overall, "One and Only" is a heartfelt expression of love and commitment. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and devotion, and the melody and instrumentation add to the romantic atmosphere of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Back in eighty six
In the year 1986, which holds significant importance in the singer's life


February and a special number
An allusion to the song title 'One and Only', emphasizing the significance of the number one


I just had to know, is this feeling real?
The singer wonders if the emotions he is feeling are genuine


I picked up the phone
He takes action to resolve his curiosity


I was one step closer to the danger zone
He recognizes that getting emotionally involved could be risky


I knew she'd steal my heart away
He acknowledges that this woman has captivated his heart


But I know I couldn't live without her love
Despite the danger and risk, he is willing to give in to his feelings to be with her


The first time she looked at me
An important moment when they first met


Her smile stayed on my mind
He is deeply affected by her expression of joy and happiness


I never thought I'd ever meet
He did not expect to encounter someone so special


A woman of her kind
Emphasizing the unique qualities of this woman


Now I'm lost in a lover's daze
He is completely consumed by his love for her


And I'm not walking out
He is committed and not willing to leave


Gonna give my heart away
He is willing to trust and be vulnerable with her


And hope that she will always stay
He desires for their love to be a lasting one


Call for me, run to me
He wants her to know she can always count on him


Whenever you are lonely
He offers her comfort and support in times of need


Won't you come and show me that precious smile
He cherishes her smile and wants to see it again


And maybe stay for a little while
He hopes she will stay with him for longer periods of time


Close the door, toss the key
He wants to be alone with her and keep their love private


Say you will always be my one and only
He wants her to commit to their relationship and be his only love


Looking back it seems to me
Reflecting on past events and how they have shaped his present feelings


The message in her eyes
He recognized something special in her gaze


Left a lasting spell on me
He was enchanted and now unable to forget her


A feeling I can't hide
His love for her is genuine and not something he can keep concealed


Treat me to your sense of taste and style
He is interested in getting to know her and her unique qualities


And together we can walk the miles
He wants to create a life together with her, no matter what challenges they may face




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Written by: CHRISTOPHER DEGARMO, MICHAEL WILTON

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