One On One
Sharon Doorson Lyrics
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Da da di da da
One on one oh oh
La da da di da da, da da di da da
Da da di da da
Got your body in the air if you give a hand
Watching me, watching you thinking you’re the man
Listen out, going wayo
Keep it going like I’m doing dance for a player
(Pre-)
Hey Mr. Badboy
You’ve got your swag on
Hey, la di de
Gonna work for me
I’m not your girl toy
I’m not a fake, no way
Girl like me gonna make the rules
Don’t be fooled,
I can be today better than you
If you’ll take me on you’re gonna lose
Someone tell me that what your next move
So if it’s one on one oh oh
La da da di da da, da da di da da
Da da di da da
One on one oh oh
La da da di da da, da da di da da
Da da di da da
One on one oh oh
Got my body in the air, I don’t give a damn
Try to throw me a line, Mr. Superman
I ain’t looking for love, I ain’t under a tech
Think your power’s gonna fail, that’s a fact
(Pre-)
Hey Mr. Badboy
You’ve got your swag on
Hey, la di de
Gonna work for me
I’m not your girl toy
I’m not a fake, no way
Girl like me gonna make the rules
Don’t be fooled,
I can be today better than you
If you’ll take me on you’re gonna lose
Someone tell me that what your next move
So if it’s one on one oh oh
La da da di da da, da da di da da
Da da di da da
One on one oh oh
La da da di da da, da da di da da
Da da di da da
One on one oh oh
Might get on with fast car
Shake your hand when you hold me back
Too big for your big hustling
Played at your own game
I’m sayin one on one
Don’t be fooled,
I can be today better than you
If you’ll take me on you’re gonna lose
Someone tell me that what your next move
So if it’s one on one oh oh
La da da di da da, da da di da da
Da da di da da
One on one oh oh
La da da di da da, da da di da da
Da da di da da
One on one oh oh
One on one oh oh
The lyrics of Sharon Doorson's song "One on One" tell a story of a confident and powerful woman who is not afraid to stand up to the man who thinks he can control her. She challenges him to a game of one on one, where they will face each other alone and she promises him that she will come out the winner.
The chorus repeats the words "One on one oh oh", which serves as a sort of challenge to the man she's speaking to. She acknowledges that he may have some power over her, as evidenced by his "swag", but she reminds him that she is not his toy and will make her own rules.
In the second verse, she refers to him as "Mr. Superman", implying that he thinks he can swoop in and save the day. However, she puts him in his place by saying that she's not looking for love and that he can't handle her power. She concludes by saying that she will beat him at his own game and that it's going to be "one on one".
Overall, the song is a message to women that they can be strong and confident, and that they don't have to be subservient to men. It's a bold and empowering tune that encourages women to stand up for themselves and not take any nonsense from anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
La da da di da da, da da di da da
A playful melody that sets an upbeat tone for the rest of the song
Da da di da da
Repetition of the playful melody
One on one oh oh
The main hook of the song, emphasizing the desire for a one-on-one connection
Got your body in the air if you give a hand
If you're willing to collaborate with me, we can both have a good time dancing
Watching me, watching you thinking you’re the man
You may be trying to impress me, but I can see right through your act
When I say what to do
I'm leading, and you're following
Listen out, going wayo
Pay attention and follow my lead, we'll have fun together
Keep it going like I’m doing dance for a player
I'm putting on a show for you, but I won't be played
Hey Mr. Badboy
Addressing a confident, self-assured man
You’ve got your swag on
You think you're cool and impressive
Hey, la di de
Slightly mocking the man's overconfidence with a nonsense phrase
Gonna work for me
You may think you're in charge, but you'll soon realize that you're working for me
I’m not your girl toy
I won't be treated as a disposable object or a trophy
I’m not a fake, no way
I'm genuine and authentic, not putting on a façade
Girl like me gonna make the rules
I'm setting the standards and expectations for this interaction
Don’t be fooled,
Warning the man not to underestimate me
I can be today better than you
I'm confident in my abilities and my potential to outshine you
If you’ll take me on you’re gonna lose
I'm challenging the man to a competition, which he will inevitably lose
Someone tell me that what your next move
Asking if the man has any other tricks up his sleeve
So if it’s one on one oh oh
Reiterating the desire for a one-on-one interaction without distractions or competition
Got my body in the air, I don’t give a damn
I'm letting loose and having fun, without caring about any judgment or expectations
Try to throw me a line, Mr. Superman
The man may try to impress me with his cheesy pick-up lines or superhero persona, but I won't be impressed
I ain’t looking for love, I ain’t under a tech
I'm not interested in a romantic relationship, nor am I under any kind of spell or influence
Think your power’s gonna fail, that’s a fact
The man's attempts to flaunt his power, money, or influence won't work on me
Might get on with fast car
Acknowledging that the man may have an impressive car, but it won't change anything
Shake your hand when you hold me back
I won't be controlled or restrained by the man, despite any initial attraction
Too big for your big hustling
The man's attempts to hustle or manipulate women won't work on me
Played at your own game
I won't be fooled or manipulated, and the man will ultimately lose in his own game
I’m sayin one on one
Reiterating the desire for a one-on-one interaction without any distractions or competition
Contributed by Sarah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dean Cox
great voice... and she literally has the best instrumental producers :D
LennyJay l
Sadly never became bigger. This industry sucks
MsLJRock
Heard a few of your songs now Sharon, you are such a tallented girl, and a great voice! :) Please ppl, Share her songs around your channels!!
LennyJay l
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Noreen Aarzen
Wij moeten op dit liedje dansen met streetdance echt super leuk
James Brown
Why isn't she around in England?? She rocks!!
Ellie Kontortionist
Why she doesn't a súper star????