You're the Only One
Steppenwolf㜀 Lyrics
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Dry your eyes, come sit close to me
Lay your head on my aching chest
And let me try to console and comfort you
It's my fault, I can do no less
All night long we've been talkin' 'bout
But all is know is, I work for two
And if music ain't my life
It's still the living I make
So lie here tonight in the shelter of my arms
Nothing will ever take your place
You're the only one that knows me
You're the only one I trust
You're the only one that matters in my life
You're the only one I lean on
You're the only one I need
You're the only one that's ever been enough
Oh, you're the only one I ever loved
Soon I'll go back to battle
And soon I'll wear the right face for the part
But when it's over I'm coming back to you girl
For you're the only one that knows me by heart
So lie here tonight in the shelter of my arms
Nothing will ever take your place
You're the only one that knows me
You're the only one I trust
You're the only one that matters in my life
You're the only one I lean on
You're the only one I need
You're the only one that's ever been enough
Oh, you're the only one I ever loved
For all those days you lived alone
And all those nights when you were left behind
And all those times you felt left out
I can't repay but to make these moments count
So lie here tonight in the shelter of my arms
Nothing will ever take your place
You're the only one that knows me
You're the only one I trust
You're the only one that matters in my life
You're the only one I lean on
You're the only one I need
You're the only one that's ever been enough
Oh, you're the only one I ever loved
© 1984 Rambunctious Music
Ascap
The lyrics of Steppenwolf's "You're The Only One" suggest a moment of emotional vulnerability between two people romantically involved. The singer of the song is apologizing for being caught up in their work, and it seems like they're discussing how that can affect their relationship. However, the partner in this situation is understanding and forgiving. They lie together, and even if the singer has to go back to work soon, they reassure their partner that they will come back to them. The singer acknowledges that their partner is the only one who really knows them, trusts them, and matters in their life. They also note that their partner has gone through hardships alone, but they will try to make things count for them and repay them. The song ends on a reaffirmation of love and the unique bond the two share.
The lyrics of "You're The Only One" are characterized by a strong sense of emotional honesty, particularly in the way they depict vulnerability and trust in romantic relationships. This kind of frankness is typical of John Kay's work, who also wrote Steppenwolf's famous hit "Born to Be Wild." But while "Born to Be Wild" was primarily a celebration of rebellion and freedom, "You're The Only One" is focused on a more intimate and personal kind of expression.
Line by Line Meaning
Dry your eyes, come sit close to me
Come to me and let me comfort you
Lay your head on my aching chest
Rest your head on my chest and feel the pain I'm going through
And let me try to console and comfort you
Allow me to try to soothe and support you
It's my fault, I can do no less
I take responsibility for what I've done and will do everything I can to make it right
All night long we've been talkin' 'bout
We've been discussing something all evening
All the time that my work will take
The amount of time my job will require
But all is know is, I work for two
All I know is that I'm working for both of us
And if music ain't my life
Even if music isn't everything to me
It's still the living I make
It's still how I make a living
So lie here tonight in the shelter of my arms
Rest in my arms tonight, where you'll be safe and protected
Nothing will ever take your place
No one and nothing will ever replace you in my heart and life
You're the only one that knows me
Out of everyone, you're the only one who truly understands me
You're the only one I trust
I trust only you completely
You're the only one that matters in my life
You're the most important person in my life
You're the only one I lean on
You're the only one I depend on
You're the only one I need
You're the only one I truly need
You're the only one that's ever been enough
You're the only one who has ever been sufficient for me
Oh, you're the only one I ever loved
You're the only one I've ever truly loved
Soon I'll go back to battle
Soon I'll be back in the battlefield of life
And soon I'll wear the right face for the part
And soon I'll show the right emotions for my role
But when it's over I'm coming back to you girl
But when it's done, I'm coming back to you, my love
For you're the only one that knows me by heart
Because you're the only one who knows my heart inside and out
For all those days you lived alone
For all the days you spent lonely
And all those nights when you were left behind
And all the nights when you felt abandoned
And all those times you felt left out
And all the times when you felt excluded
I can't repay but to make these moments count
I can't make up for everything, but I can make sure these moments matter
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@kylielo7165
Let me tell you now all that's on my mind
For a love like yours is oh so very hard to find
Looked inside myself now I'm very sure
There can only be you for me
I need you more and more...
You turned me inside out
And you showed me what life was about
Only you
The only one that stole my heart away
I wanna do all I can just to show you
Make you understand
Only you
The only one that stole my heart away
When you're in my arms
When I'm close to you
There's a magic in your touch that just comes shining through
Want you everyday
Want you every night
There can only be you for me
You make it seem so right
Oh, girl
Cause you turned me inside out
And you showed me what life was about
Only you
The only one that stole my heart away
Oh, a-a-a-h
Mmmm
In my mind there's no other love
You're the only girl my heart and soul is thinking of
Only you only me (only me)
There can never ever be another
That understands the way that I feel inside
Cause you turned me inside out
And you showed me what life was about
Only you
The only one that stole my heart away
Yeah you turned me inside out
And you showed me what life was about
Only you
The only one that stole... my heart away
(You stole my heart away)
You stole it
(You stole my heart away)
Only you
The only one that stole my heart away
Yeah you
(You stole my heart away)
Oh, you stole it
(You stole my heart away)
Only you
The only one that stole... my heart away
(You stole my heart away)
(You stole my heart away)
@daisyadah4549
My mom stole my heart away. Every blessed day I think of my mom. She passed 2023 May on Mothers day.😢 This song for me will forever be my favourite song.
@ronniechauvin
Awe🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
@arielntwari3826
Sorry for your loss and stay strong she is in better place
@imalingatbrendaimalingat2126
😢😢😢 sorry dear
May she rest well
@kimmoore590
I'M SOOO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS🙏❤️
@blessingohakwe5400
It's like that when you lose a dear one. I can relate 😢😢😢 Lost Mum, dad and my hubby within so short a time. It tears me apart cos they are all dear to me 😢😢😢 We must be consoled. Be consoled Dear 🙏
@marvinclay4476
Great very underrated song by Lionel Richie. Reminds us when you find love hold on to that person and cherish it.
@bluekruthai123
That is very true🙂
@welovephilippineswithmylov5419
Very True
@user-cx1el7oc1f
🔥🔥🔥🔥