I'm Not The Only One
Sam Smith / A$AP Rocky Lyrics


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A new disease in my town called Idiotic
Every pretty lady in my city got it, point blank
Periodically empty seats, dine at Ciprianis
Like Beyoncé, they're getting by or they get embodied
So Sasha Fierce, a whole lot of tears
Rolling down her cheeks, crying till she's sound asleep (sleep)
Preach (preach), pray (pray) that today is not a lonely one
You gotta know you not the only one

You and me, we made a vow
For better or for worse
I can't believe you let me down
But the proof is in the way it hurts
For months on end I've had my doubts
Denying every tear
I wish this would be over now
But I know that I still need you here

You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one

You've been so unavailable
Now sadly I know why
Your heart is unobtainable
Even though God knows you have mine

You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one

We all guilty of the same crime if you ask me
I might've had a couple women at the same time
She can't handle the pressure, Jack Daniels for breakfast
A cap of valium mixed with antidepressants, precious
My momma said that we need love
Till I found out life's a bitch with no prenup, you're on your own
Divorces or court splits, decisions and choices
The Porsche or the fortress? Ignore it or forfeit

You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one

I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one




And I know, and I know, and I know, and I know, and I know, and I don't know
I know I'm not the only one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sam Smith's "I'm Not The Only One" featuring ASAP Rocky start with a unique line, "A new disease in my town called Idiotic, every pretty lady in my city got it." ASAP Rocky is referring to women in the city who have succumbed to the pressure of social norms and expectations, leading to them ignoring their emotional and physical health. The next line, "periodically empty seats, dine at Ciprianis," refers to these women putting on a brave face in public, going to fancy restaurants like Ciprianis to maintain appearances, but deep down feeling empty and unfulfilled.


The chorus is sung by Sam Smith, who talks about feeling betrayed by someone they love, and the resulting pain being proof of the disappointment. The verses interject with ASAP Rocky's commentary about relationships and how everyone is guilty of the same crimes, whether it be cheating or hiding their true feelings. He reveals how easy it is to fall under the pressure of society and how it can drive people to make mistakes.


The song as a whole is a reflection on the complexities of human emotion and relationships, both romantic and social. It highlights how easy it is to hide behind appearances and masks, and how we all make mistakes that can lead to the innocent getting hurt. The lyrics are relatable and melancholic, hauntingly beautiful and delivered with both heartbreak and disappointment.




Line by Line Meaning

A new disease in my town called Idiotic
There's a new trend in my town to act stupid and make bad choices that harm yourself and others.


Every pretty lady in my city got it, point blank
The trend is so widespread that every beautiful woman in my city is following it without thinking.


Periodically empty seats, dine at Ciprianis
Even though everyone is following this trend, there are times when there are empty seats at fancy restaurants like Ciprianis because people are facing consequences like losing money or ruining their reputation.


Like Beyoncé, they're getting by or they get embodied
People are either managing to survive despite following this trend or they're becoming consumed by it and suffering negative consequences.


So Sasha Fierce, a whole lot of tears
People are crying a lot and feeling overwhelmed by the harmful effects of this trend, like Sasha Fierce, a character created by Beyoncé who represents the confident and powerful side of herself.


Rolling down her cheeks, crying till she's sound asleep (sleep)
People are crying so much that they fall asleep from exhaustion and sadness.


Preach (preach), pray (pray) that today is not a lonely one
People are hoping that they are not alone in their struggle against this trend and are seeking comfort and support from others who are going through the same thing.


You gotta know you not the only one
It's important to remember that you're not alone in facing these challenges and that there are others who understand and share your struggles.


You and me, we made a vow
We made a promise to each other.


For better or for worse
No matter what happens, we promised to stay together and support each other.


I can't believe you let me down
I'm disappointed that you didn't keep your promise to me.


But the proof is in the way it hurts
The pain and sadness I feel is evidence that you broke your promise and let me down.


For months on end I've had my doubts
I've been questioning our relationship and your loyalty for a long time.


Denying every tear
I've been pretending that everything is okay and denying my sadness and disappointment.


I wish this would be over now
I'm tired of feeling hurt and want this pain to end.


But I know that I still need you here
Despite everything, I still love you and want you to be a part of my life.


You say I'm crazy
You think I'm overreacting or being irrational.


'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
You think I'm unaware or ignorant of your actions that broke our promise.


But when you call me baby
When you show affection and call me a term of endearment, I'm reminded of the love we used to share.


I know I'm not the only one
I know that you've betrayed our promise and hurt me, and I'm not the only person who has been through this experience.


You've been so unavailable
You've been emotionally distant and uncommunicative.


Now sadly I know why
I've discovered the reason for your emotional distance and it's made me sad.


Your heart is unobtainable
You're emotionally unavailable and it's impossible for me to connect with you on a deeper level.


Even though God knows you have mine
Even though I've given you my heart and love, you're not reciprocating those feelings.


We all guilty of the same crime if you ask me
Everyone is responsible for their own actions and should be held accountable for the harm they've caused.


I might've had a couple women at the same time
I may have cheated on my partner, which is just as bad as what my partner did to me.


She can't handle the pressure, Jack Daniels for breakfast
My partner couldn't handle the stress of our relationship and turned to alcohol to numb the pain.


A cap of valium mixed with antidepressants, precious
My partner took prescription drugs to help cope with the pain and sadness they were feeling.


My momma said that we need love
Love is important and necessary for a healthy relationship, as my mother advised me.


Till I found out life's a bitch with no prenup, you're on your own
I realized that life is hard and unpredictable, and relationships can fall apart without warning, leaving you alone to deal with the aftermath.


Divorces or court splits, decisions and choices
Divorce and separation are difficult situations that involve making tough decisions and choices.


The Porsche or the fortress? Ignore it or forfeit
In difficult situations, you have to make a choice between material possessions or emotional security, and it's not always an easy decision.


And I know, and I know, and I know, and I know, and I know, and I don't know
I have conflicting emotions and thoughts about the situation, and I'm not sure what to do next.


I know I'm not the only one
Despite the uncertainty I feel, I know that I'm not the only one who has experienced these hardships in relationships and life in general.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: RAKIM MAYERS, SAM SMITH, JAMES NAPIER

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@litlmede2878

You and me we made a vow
For better or for worse
I can't believe you let me down
But the proof is in the way it hurts
For months on end I've had my doubts
Denying every tear
I wish this would be over now
But I know that I still need you here
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You've been so unavailable
Now sadly I know why
Your heart is unobtainable
Even though Lord knows you kept mine
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I have loved you for many years
Maybe I am just not enough
You've made me realize my deepest fear
By lying and tearing us up
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
And I know, and I know, and I know
And I know, and I know, and I know, know
I know I'm not the only one



All comments from YouTube:

@GoBuckeyes554

ASAP makes this song perfect I love when genres blend so well like this

@heisman__

Fucc yeah this shit still bumps

@jamesvanwinkle3951

Yeah he takes the song to the next level

@nakoomak6667

This is amazing!!!

@JacySanjunXiao

Classic to rap damn thats sick af

@aisha9154

I absolutely love ASAP Rocky's twist to this song. In fact, I only listen to this version not the original because these two voices are perfect for each other. To everyone complaining about the rap.. I honestly don't see the problem. It's really good ^.^

@meg2974

👄

@alexisfassett2457

Aisha and

@DruMUSIC06

Same.

@JulianPopescu0

@meg 29 nice

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