One and Only
Sarah Lyrics


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Pick me up Friday night it's weekend fire
Drop me off Sunday morn' I ain't even tired
But I, I want a Monday morning with you
Do the thing and play the part like Ken and Barbie
Everybody stares when we're at a party
And I, just wanna get gone with you
You are killing me slowly
Why can't we be each others one and only
This part time love don't feel right with full time freedom
I'm afraid to ask for more while I'm still believing
That time will do what it's supposed to do
We oughta cut the shit and just give into it
Quit being scared of feelings take our walls and move 'em
Cause I just wanna get gone with you
You are killing me slowly
Why can't we be each others one and only
You're so steady and cool riding into the sunset
Can't ya turn that horse around take the reigns and park it yeah




You are killing me slowly
Why can't we be each others one and only love

Overall Meaning

In Sarah's song "One and Only," she describes a bittersweet relationship that is characterized by a passionate weekend romance but lacks the commitment she desires. The lyrics paint a picture of the cycle they repeatedly go through, as they spend their weekends together, enjoying the fire of their chemistry, only to part ways on Sunday morning without feeling tired. Sarah yearns for a Monday morning with her lover, longing for a deeper connection beyond the surface-level fun they share.


She compares their relationship to the idealized image of Ken and Barbie, where they play the part of the perfect couple, but deep down, she craves more. Sarah feels frustrated and trapped by their part-time love, as it doesn't feel right to have full-time freedom without the commitment she desires. She acknowledges her fear of asking for more while still holding onto hope that time will bring the necessary changes.


Sarah expresses her desire to give in to their feelings and break down the walls they've built, suggesting that they should stop being afraid and take a chance on love. She believes that being each other's one and only, committing to one another, would bring fulfillment and happiness. She sees her lover as someone steady and cool, but needs them to turn their metaphorical horse around and take control of their relationship, rather than always riding off into the sunset. Sarah feels like her lover's inability to fully commit is slowly hurting her, and she questions why they can't be each other's one and only love.


Line by Line Meaning

Pick me up Friday night it's weekend fire
I want you to pick me up on Friday night because the weekend is full of excitement and energy.


Drop me off Sunday morn' I ain't even tired
Even though it's Sunday morning, I still don't feel tired and I don't want our time together to end.


But I, I want a Monday morning with you
I desire to spend Monday morning with you because it signifies a deeper connection beyond just the weekend.


Do the thing and play the part like Ken and Barbie
Let's act like the perfect couple, just like how Ken and Barbie do, and make others envious of our relationship.


Everybody stares when we're at a party
Whenever we attend a party or social event, everyone's attention is drawn to us and our undeniable chemistry.


And I, just wanna get gone with you
All I want is to be away from here, exploring the world with you by my side.


You are killing me slowly
Your presence and the intensity of my feelings for you are overwhelming and gradually consuming me emotionally.


Why can't we be each others one and only
I wonder why we can't commit to being exclusive and dedicating ourselves to being each other's sole romantic partner.


This part time love don't feel right with full time freedom
Our casual, sporadic relationship doesn't feel satisfying when we have the opportunity to fully commit and be together all the time.


I'm afraid to ask for more while I'm still believing
I hesitate to request more from our relationship because I still hold onto the belief that things will naturally progress in the right direction.


That time will do what it's supposed to do
I trust that as time passes, things will fall into place and our relationship will evolve according to its destined path.


We oughta cut the shit and just give into it
We should stop overthinking and resisting our feelings, and instead surrender to the undeniable connection and passion between us.


Quit being scared of feelings take our walls and move 'em
Let go of our fears of emotional vulnerability, break down the barriers we've erected, and allow ourselves to fully embrace and express our emotions.


You're so steady and cool riding into the sunset
You exude a sense of stability and composure as you confidently move forward in life, like riding off into the sunset.


Can't ya turn that horse around take the reigns and park it yeah
Can't you change your direction and take control of the situation, deciding to stay and commit instead of drifting away?


Why can't we be each others one and only love
Once again, I question why we can't be each other's exclusive and irreplaceable love, dedicating ourselves fully to one another.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Johnny Garcia, Marc Copely, Sarah Ryder

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Brian Hamilton

The very thought of you makes my heart sing
Like an April breeze on the wings of spring,
And you appear in all your splendor,
My one and only love.

The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms
In the hush of night while you're in my arms.
I feel your lips, so warm and tender,
My one and only love.

The touch of your hand is like heaven,
A heaven that I've never known.
The blush on your cheek whenever I speak
Tells me that you are my own.

You fill my eager heart with such desire.
Ev'ry kiss you give sets my soul on fire.
I give myself in sweet surrender,
My one and only love.



All comments from YouTube:

Adolfo

What a voice, gets me chills all over my body

Keith Green

Sarah Vaughan had the most divine voice. I love her recordings with Billy Eckstine - Passing Strangers!

Paul Abrahms

There is a version of this song by Johnny Hartman, with John Coltrane, that is soooo moving. Hartman has one of the best baritone voices ever, and is so smooth. If you can find it you are in for a treat. Hartman doesn't come in until about 2 minutes in, but is preceded by some very sweet saxophone by Coltrane. A masterpiece.

BlazingChris

I yhink the best version is still by Johnny Mathis , only my opinion ...

james swell

coltrane is nice...but,a great female voice is so expansive and telling

stevenhs8821

Yes, love that version and Johnny Hartman.

Ronald Lawrence

You are sooooo right! I just heard it for the first time recently and was FLOORED! Billy Eckstein and a few others come close but Johnny Hartman has the most BEAUTIFUL baritone voice on that number I've EVER heard. His phrasing put me in the mind of a male version of Sarah V, which is why I even came here to listen to her version of that song....but his in my opinion is my FAV

James Harold Brodie

Definitely. Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane. That 2 minutes intro by Coltrane.

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Richard Schnell

The Coltrane/Hartman version is my favorite recording or all time. However, what a great performance by Sarah Vaughan here. Her vocalizations are lilting and sweet. I love it.

Dowdye47

It's almost impossible for me to love a woman vocalist's version of any tune as much as I love an Ella Fitzgerald version, but Sarah Vaughan in general, and this tune in particular, may be the exception.

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