Only One
The Game (ft. Chris Brown) Lyrics
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Baby, it's a sin, the way you look in the light
It's obvious that I want something from you
And you know what, what I wanna do, do, do
If we touched, it would bring me to life
I could only imagine, only imagine what it'd be like
Oh, every time, it would bring me to life
What it'd be like, what it'd be like
What it'd be like, like, like
What it'd be like, like, like, like, like, like
And I saw you, saw you, saw you, saw you from afar
Thought I'd say, "Wassup?"
You can tell me your name when we wakin' up
They-they-they call me Tunechi, I'm good, I'm Gucci
Now you can kiss your old dude goodbye, smooches
You're a beast, you're-you're a beauty
Man, I think somebody done gave Cupid a Uzi
Sh-shoot me, you're a firework, brighter in the dark
So let's turn off the lights, and give me that spark
If we touched, it would bring me to life
I could only imagine, only imagine what it'd be like
Oh, every time, it would bring me to life
I could only imagine, only imagine
What it'd be like, what it'd be like
What it'd be like, like, like
What it'd be like, like, like, like, like
I want your love to touch me, one touch will feel free
(It would bring me to life)
I want to feel free, so I can finally be (if you kiss me)
So I can finally be (now), so I can finally see (kiss me now)
So I can finally see (kiss me now) what, what, what
And I saw you, saw you, saw you, saw you from afar
Thought I'd say, "Wassup?"
You can tell me your name when we wakin' up
They-they-they call me Tunechi, I'm good, I'm Gucci
Now you can kiss your old dude goodbye, smooches
You're a beast, you're-you're a beauty
Man, I think somebody done gave Cupid a Uzi
Sh-shoot me, you're a firework, brighter in the dark
So let's turn off the lights, and give me that spark
What it'd be like
The song "Only One" by The Game featuring Chris Brown is a love song that expresses the deep desire the male protagonists of the song have for a woman they saw from afar. The lyrics are loaded with sweet words and promises of what he wants to do to her. The chorus, "Every time it would bring me to life, I can only imagine, only imagine what it'd be like" shows how much he fantasizes about being with this woman. He wants her touch, so he can feel free, and kisses so that he can finally see.
The verse sang by Lil Wayne tells the story of how he saw the lady from afar and approached her. He introduces himself as Tunechi, and they make a connection. He describes her as a beast and a beauty, and he believes Cupid has given him a Uzi. The verse encourages the female protagonist to leave her old man behind and be with him.
Overall, the lyrics of "Only One" express deep longing for someone the moving character finds irresistable, and they are willing to do anything to have them. It speaks to the universal theme of seeing someone who catches your eye, and you can't help but daydream about being with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Where you been?
I am curious to know where you have been all along.
Where you been all my life?
I cannot believe I have never met someone like you before now.
Girl you glistening, the way you look in the light
You are radiating beauty, and I cannot take my eyes off you.
It's obvious that I want something from you
I am interested in having a relationship with you.
You know what, what I wanna do, do, do
I am sure about what I want to do with you.
Every time it would bring me to life
The thought of being with you excites me and gives me life.
I can only imagine, only imagine
I can only visualize what it would be like if we were together.
What it'll be like
I am imagining the future we could have together.
I saw you from afar
I noticed you from a distance.
Thought I'd say wassup
I wanted to greet you.
You can tell me your name, when we wakin' up
We can get to know each other more intimately in the morning.
They call me Tunechi, I'm good, I'm Gucci
My nickname is Tunechi, and I am doing well.
Now you can kiss your old dude goodbye, smooches
You can break up with your current boyfriend and be with me.
You're a beast, you're a beauty
You are strong and beautiful at the same time.
Man I think somebody dun gave Cupid a Uzi, shoot me
I feel like I have been hit by Cupid's arrow and I am in love.
You're a firework, brighter in the dark
You shine bright even in the darkest of times.
So lets turn off the lights and give me that spark
Let us get intimate and ignite our passion for each other.
I want to let her touch me, one touch will feel free
I want to be vulnerable with her and let her touch me.
I want to feel free, she can kiss me
I want to experience the feeling of freedom with her kiss.
So I can finally be, so I can finally see, so I can finally see
I want to be with her and gain clarity about my feelings.
What it'd be like, what it'd be like
I am again imagining what our future together could be like.
What it'd be like, like, like
I cannot stop thinking about what it would be like to be with her.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nasri Atweh, Frederic Riesterer, David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Dwayne Carter, Christopher Maurice Brown, Jacob Luttrell
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