Only One
Ria Ritchie Lyrics
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You ain't been like this before
You've been actin' strange and not the same no more
It's not like you to make me
Feel like walking out the door
Something's got to change cause I can't take much more
And I've been thinking maybe
Have I done something to hurt you?
Or is another lady?
If you don't feel the same, be man enough to say it
Cause I'm so alone
I feel cold when you're next to me
But I hate it when you're gone
I hate to think that you're messin me
I should be feeling like the only one
I feel cold when you're next to me
But I hate it when you're gone
I hate to think that you're messin me
I should be feeling like the only one
The only one
I should be feeling like the only one
Nothing ever changes
I placed my trust in you
But in the end there's nothing I can do
And I'm so tired of waiting
For you to come home lovin' but it always ends in nothing
And I'm left feeling empty
If you don't feel the same, be man enough to say it
Cause I'm so alone
I feel cold when you're next to me
But I hate it when you're gone
I hate to think that you're messin me
I should be feeling like the only one
I feel cold when you're next to me
But I hate it when you're gone
I hate to think that you're messin me
I should be feeling like the only one
The only one
I should be feeling like the only one
And I can't go through all this on my own
But something tells me I'm not the only one
I feel cold when you're next to me
But I hate it when you're gone
I hate to think that you're messin me
I should be feeling like the only one
I feel cold when you're next to me
But I hate it when you're gone
I hate to think that you're messin me
I should be feeling like the only one
The only one
I should be feeling like the only one
I should be feeling like the only one
The only one
I should be feeling like the only one
The lyrics of Ria Ritchie's song "Only One" are about a strained relationship in which the singer feels disconnected from her partner. She notices a change in her partner's behavior and feels like he's distancing himself from her. She wonders if she did or said something wrong that caused him to withdraw or if he has found someone else. She wants him to be honest with her if he doesn't feel the same way anymore, and she's tired of feeling alone. Despite feeling cold when he's next to her, she hates it when he's gone because she should be feeling like the only one.
The lyrics touch on the universal experience of feeling disconnected and uncertain in a relationship. They convey the frustration and confusion that come with trying to figure out why things have changed and what can be done to fix them. The singer is vulnerable and open, expressing her emotions honestly and searching for answers.
Line by Line Meaning
What's up with you lately?
Why have you been acting different lately?
You ain't been like this before
You haven't acted like this in the past
You've been actin' strange and not the same no more
Your behavior has been unusual and not like before
It's not like you to make me
You usually don't make me feel this way
Feel like walking out the door
Feel like leaving the relationship
Something's got to change cause I can't take much more
Things need to change because I can't tolerate it anymore
And I've been thinking maybe
I've been considering the possibility
Is it something that I said?
Did I say something that upset you?
Have I done something to hurt you?
Did I do something to cause you pain?
Or is another lady?
Is there another woman involved?
If you don't feel the same, be man enough to say it
If you don't feel the same way about me, have the courage to tell me
Cause I'm so alone
Because I feel very isolated and detached
I feel cold when you're next to me
I feel emotionally distant when you're with me
But I hate it when you're gone
But I dislike it when you're not around
I hate to think that you're messin me
I dislike the thought of you deceiving me
I should be feeling like the only one
I should feel like the only person you care for
Nothing ever changes
Things never seem to shift or evolve
I placed my trust in you
I trusted you with my heart
But in the end there's nothing I can do
In the end, I'm powerless to change things
And I'm so tired of waiting
I'm weary of waiting for you to make things right
For you to come home lovin' but it always ends in nothing
For you to come home with love, but things never improve
And I'm left feeling empty
And I'm left feeling hollow and depleted
And I can't go through all this on my own
I can't handle all of this by myself
But something tells me I'm not the only one
But I have a feeling that I'm not the only person going through this
I should be feeling like the only one
I should feel like the only person who matters to you
The only one
The only person who matters to you
I should be feeling like the only one
I should feel like the only person who matters to you
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
Written by: Craig Merrin, Ria Ritchie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mastasiya black
You are going to be big one day not only on youtube :-) LOVE the voice girl it's so unique!
Kadence Rain
The chorus is magic, it get stuck in my head like a good dream.
KendelleJ
Saw you at playfest yesterday, you were amazing! Well done :) You were by far one of the best acts of the whole weekend.
Taylor Reddy
I really dig this song. Congrats on the single : )
757coop
really feeling this. great performance and songwriting.
pchewy
LOOOVING the song and the acoustic version!
sfingon
Wow! Your voice is amazing. So much soul. You could make “Mary Had a Little Lamb” sound sexy. Love it!
Rebecca Clements
Ria this is incredible! Love love love it!xx
GentleGaming
Awesome Ria, good work as always. ;-)
Kevin CL Yang
Really amazing written song, i love it.