Sloan spent her childhood outside of Boston and developed her musical skills by teaching herself to play the piano. During summers, she visited her grandparents' farm in Siberia, Russia. At the age of nineteen, Sloan relocated to Los Angeles with the aim of pursuing a career as a songwriter, supporting herself by working at a coffee shop. On February 6, 2019, she made her US national TV debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
In 2015, Sloan was featured in Kaskade's song "Phoenix" and started gaining recognition for her songwriting abilities. She went on to write songs for artists like Idina Menzel, Maggie Lindemann, and Camila Cabello. In 2017, she collaborated with Kygo on the song "This Town," which she co-wrote.
Sloan's debut EP, "Sad Girl," was released by RCA on April 18, 2018. She then co-wrote Juice WRLD's single "Black & White" and released her second EP, "Loser," on November 29, 2018. The EP was accompanied by her first headlining tour. Sloan performed her single "Older" from the album on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on February 6, 2019.
On October 18, 2019, Sloan released her third EP, "Self-Portrait," which explored themes of anxiety and introspection. She collaborated with Kygo on the single "I'll Wait" for his album "Golden Hour" in 2020, and the accompanying music video featured personal footage of Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek. Sloan announced her debut album, "Only Child," in August 2020, with the lead single "Lie" released shortly after. The album was released on October 16, 2020.
On November 19, 2020, Sloan collaborated with singer/songwriter Charlie Puth on the song "Is It Just Me?" She continued to release new music, including the acoustic-driven song "when was it over?" with Sam Hunt in April 2021. In March 2023, Sloan announced her departure from RCA Records, becoming an independent artist. She also performed at the 22nd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023.
The Only
Sasha Sloan Lyrics
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Who's lonely tonight
I can't be the only one
Who's drinking 'by myself
Wishing that I was somewhere else
Talkin' to voices in my head
Because at least they're listening
I'll stay in bed and shut the blinds
Don't even know where I would go
But I know that there's gotta be somebody out there
There's gotta be somebody somewhere
Who needs company
And it's comforting to know
I can't be the only one
Whos's lonely tonight
No, I can't be the only
One with nobody to call
This city makes me feel so small
A million people in this town
But I could scream without a sound
So I could hide and pass the time
Talk to someone I met online
To make myself feel less alone
'Cause I know that there's gotta be somebody out there
There's gotta be somebody somewhere
Who needs company
And it's comforting to know
I can't be the only one
Who's lonely tonight
No, I can't be the only
No, I can't be the only one
Who's lonely tonight
No, I can't be the only one
Who's lonely
No, I can't be the only
The only
In Sasha Sloan's song "The Only," the singer is feeling lonely and isolated in a crowded city. She acknowledges that there must be others who are feeling the same way, but the feeling of being alone can often feel all-consuming. She sings about wishing she was somewhere else and trying to connect with others, including those she meets online, in an attempt to alleviate her loneliness. However, the longing for human connection persists, as she continues to wonder if there is anyone out there who needs company and is feeling the same way she is.
The lyrics speak to the universal human experience of loneliness, especially in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world where constant connection can often feel superficial. The themes of the song are further emphasized through the stripped-down instrumentation, which focuses solely on Sasha Sloan's vocals and a simple piano melody. The minimalist approach highlights the raw emotions conveyed in the lyrics, emphasizing the importance of human connection and the desperation that arises when we feel like we are alone.
* The song was released in 2019 as part of Sasha Sloan's EP "Self Portrait."
* The song was co-written by Sasha Sloan and frequent collaborator King Henry.
* Sasha Sloan is a singer-songwriter from Boston, Massachusetts.
* Sasha Sloan has written songs for several popular artists, including Camila Cabello and Charli XCX.
* The music video for "The Only" features a single shot of Sasha Sloan singing, while the background changes colors and patterns.
* The song has been described as an "anxious pop ballad."
* Sasha Sloan has been known to write songs that deal with heavy emotional themes, including depression and anxiety.
* In an interview, Sasha Sloan explained that the song was written about the feeling of being alone in a city full of people.
* Sasha Sloan has said that "The Only" is one of her favorite songs she's written.
* The song has become a fan favorite and is often performed live by Sasha Sloan during her concerts.
Chords: unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't be the only one
I am not alone in feeling lonely
Who's lonely tonight
Feeling lonely at this moment
I can't be the only one
Reiterating that she is not the only one feeling lonely
Who's drinking 'by myself
Drinking alone
Wishing that I was somewhere else
Wanting to be somewhere different
Talkin' to voices in my head
Having conversations with oneself
Because at least they're listening
Finding comfort in oneself since there is no one else to listen
Right here's an easy place to hide
Feeling safe by staying in bed and avoiding social interaction
I'll stay in bed and shut the blinds
Literally staying in bed and avoiding daylight
Don't even know where I would go
Having no idea where to go to escape loneliness
But I know that there's gotta be somebody out there
Believing that there is someone who can provide Company out there
There's gotta be somebody somewhere
Assuming that there is someone in the world that can relate to the feeling of loneliness
Who needs company
Thinking that other people are in need of company
And it's comforting to know
Finding comfort in the thought that she is not alone
I can't be the only one
Reiterating that she is not alone in feeling lonely
Whos's lonely tonight
Feeling lonely at this moment
No, I can't be the only
Reiterating that she is not alone in feeling lonely
One with nobody to call
Having no one to contact for companionship
This city makes me feel so small
Feeling insignificant in a big city
A million people in this town
Reference to the large population, highlighting the irony of feeling lonely despite a multitude of people
But I could scream without a sound
Feeling unheard despite the presence of many people
So I could hide and pass the time
Opting to hide to deal with loneliness
Talk to someone I met online
Relating to people online as a form of communication
To make myself feel less alone
Using online communication as a way to deal with loneliness
'Cause I know that there's gotta be somebody out there
Believing in the hope of finding someone who can provide company
There's gotta be somebody somewhere
Convinced that there is someone in the world who can relate to the feeling of loneliness
Who needs company
Thinking that other people are in need of company
And it's comforting to know
Finding comfort in the realization that she is not alone
I can't be the only one
Reiterating that she is not alone in feeling lonely
Who's lonely tonight
Feeling lonely at this moment
No, I can't be the only one
Reiterating that she is not alone in feeling lonely
Who's lonely
Feeling lonely, regardless of the time or situation
No, I can't be the only
Reiterating that she is not alone in feeling lonely
The only
Highlighting the feeling of being lonely as it pertains to the title of the song
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sasha Alexandra Artourovna Yatchenko, Henry Allen
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