Only One
Slider & Magnit vs. Kanye West Lyrics

As I lay me down to sleep
As I go to sleep, I hear a voice speaking to me.

Hello 'Mari, how ya doin'?
The singer greets Mari and asks how they are doing.

I think the storm ran out of rain, the clouds are movin'
The singer believes that the worst is over and things are looking up.

I know you're happy, 'cause I can see it
The artist can tell that Mari is happy, probably due to recent positive events.

So tell the voice inside ya head to believe it
The artist encourages Mari to believe in their own happiness, and to not doubt themselves.

I talked to God about you, he said he sent you an angel
The singer believes that Mari is special and has been blessed by God.

And look at all that he gave you
The singer points out Mari's blessings and successes.

You asked for one and you got two
Mari has received more than they even hoped for or asked for.

You know I never left you
The artist has always been there for Mari, even though they may not have physically been together.

'Cause every road that leads to heaven's right inside you
The artist believes that Mari carries their own path to success within themselves, and they do not need anyone else to pave the way.

Hello my only one, just like the mornin' sun
The singer addresses Mari as their one and only, and compares them to the sun which will continue to rise and shine.

You'll keep on risin' 'til the sky knows your name
Mari's success and accomplishments will only continue to rise until they are well-known and respected by others.

Hello my only one, remember who you are
The singer implores Mari to never forget their own identity, values, and unique traits that make them special.

No you're not perfect but you're not your mistakes
Mari may make mistakes, but they are not defined by these errors and should not dwell on them.

Oh the good outweighs the bad even on your worst day
The singer assures Mari that even on really bad days, the good things in their life will always outweigh the negative aspects.

Hey hey one day you'll be the man you always knew you could be
The artist encourages Mari to always believe in themselves because they have the potential to become the person they've always wanted to be.

And if you knew how proud I was
The artist is extremely proud of Mari, but Mari does not fully understand this.

You'd never shed a tear, have a fear, no you wouldn't do that
If Mari knew how much they are loved and respected by the singer, they would never have a reason to worry or be sad.

And though I didn't pick the day to turn the page
Even though the singer did not pick the exact day for a new chapter or transition in life, they are still excited for the new changes to come.

I know it's not the end every time I see her face, and I hear you say
The artist believes that, despite the changes and transitions, there will always be familiar faces and voices to remind us of our past and encourage us to keep moving forward.

You got the world 'cause you got love in your hands
Mari holds the power to change the world positively because they possess love, compassion, and kindness within themselves.

And you're still my chosen one, remember who you are
Mari is still very important and special to the artist, and they should never forget that.

Hey hey, hey hey
A simple refrain or exclamation to emphasize the positive sentiments expressed in the song.

Tell Nori about me, tell Nori ab-
The artist is cut off, but they were likely about to ask Mari to tell someone else about them, possibly a family member or friend.