London released his debut mixtape JAM! in 2008. In 2009 he collaborated with Machine Drum for his second mixtape This Charming Mixtape which brought London to a wider audience. In 2010 London released the mixtape I Want You which features covers of classic songs.
London's track Flying Overseas (featuring Devonté Hynes and Solange Knowles) enjoyed popularity with music bloggers in November 2010.
London found himself causing a stir with his performances at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. The title of his debut album, Timez Are Weird These Days is a reference to the tidal wave of fame London found himself riding. (I Stand Alone Songfacts).
Most of London's music can be downloaded from his blog: http://theophiluslondon.wordpress.com/
Only You
Theophilus London Lyrics
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Watching the moonlight
In my home
Suddenly my mind
Was bringing out desire
In my home, baby
So I got a woman
To put out this fire
Only you, baby
Can put out this fire
Only you, baby
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul (oh no)
So I had a phone call (hello)
From my woman
In my home
She was burning
Burning of desire
Just like I do (that's right, baby)
She wanted me to
Put out this fire
Burning in her soul (what she say to me)
Only you, Theo
Can put out this fire
Only you, Theo
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
Only you, baby
Can put out this fire (only you)
Only you, baby
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
Suddenly my woman
Was in my arms
In my home
She was loving me
Sixty-nine times
In my home (are you sure?)
She was putting
Putting out the fire
Burning in my soul (really?)
Only you, baby
Can put out this fire
Only you, baby (only you)
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
Only you, Theo (ah)
Can put out this fire (only you, baby)
Only you, Theo
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
Only you, baby (only you)
Can put out this fire (only you)
Only you, baby (only you)
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
The song "Only You" by Theophilus London is a soulful ballad that describes a burning desire within the singer's soul that can only be extinguished by one person - his lover. The song begins with him sitting by his window, watching the moonlight and suddenly feeling this desire within him. He has this burning desire that is consuming him, and he needs a woman to help him put out the fire. The chorus repeats the sentiment that only his beloved can put out the fire and that it burns deep within his soul.
In the second verse, the singer receives a phone call from his woman, who is also burning with desire for him. She needs him to extinguish the fire in her soul, and he agrees to do so. Later, she arrives at his home, and they engage in a loving session that quenches the fire of their mutual desire.
Overall, the song explores the power of love and desire and how it can consume a person's being. Only the one who shares this connection can help quench that fire, and the singer acknowledges that it is only his beloved who has that power.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting by my window
Starting off alone, watching the moonlight and feeling restless.
Watching the moonlight
Taking in the beauty of the night.
In my home
Being inside, feeling safe and comfortable.
Suddenly my mind
Feeling a sudden burst of emotions inside the mind.
Was bringing out desire
Feeling a deep desire or longing for someone.
In my home, baby
Feeling this way while being inside the home.
So I got a woman
Finding someone to fulfill these desires.
To put out this fire
To satisfy this burning desire.
Burning in my soul (hey)
Feeling an intense burning passion inside.
Only you, baby
Realizing that this special someone is the only one who can fulfill this desire.
Can put out this fire
Only this person can satisfy this burning desire.
Burning in my soul (oh no)
Feeling overwhelmed and helpless against this desire.
So I had a phone call (hello)
Receiving communication from this special someone.
From my woman
This communication came from his lover.
She was burning
She was feeling the same intense desire.
Burning of desire
Feeling an overwhelming longing for someone.
Just like I do (that's right, baby)
Both feeling the same intense passion for each other.
She wanted me to
The lover wanted Theophilus to fulfill her desire.
Put out this fire
To satisfy her burning passion for him.
Burning in her soul (what she say to me)
Feeling her intense desire and hearing her express this.
Only you, Theo
Realizing that he is the only one who can satisfy her desire.
Can put out this fire
Only he can fulfill her burning passion.
Only you, Theo
Repeating that he is the only one for her.
Suddenly my woman
She comes to him suddenly, appearing out of nowhere.
Was in my arms
They embrace each other passionately and lovingly.
She was loving me
She expressed her love for him through actions and words.
Sixty-nine times
Referring to a sexual act between them.
In my home (are you sure?)
All of this happened in the safety of his own home.
She was putting
She was fulfilling his burning passion for her.
Putting out the fire
Satisfying his desires with her love and passion.
Burning in my soul (really?)
Expressing disbelief at how intense his passion for her is.
Only you, baby (only you)
Re-enforcing that she is the only one for him.
Can put out this fire (only you)
Only she can satisfy his burning passion for her.
Only you, Theo (ah)
She reiterates that he is the only one for her.
Can put out this fire (only you, baby)
Only he can fulfill her burning passion.
Only you, Theo
Repeating that he is the only one for her.
Can put out this fire
Reiterating that only he can satisfy her deep longing for him.
Burning in my soul
Their intense passion for each other is still present.
Only you, baby (only you)
Closing off with the realization that their love for each other is all they need.
Can put out this fire (only you)
Repeating that they are the only ones that can satisfy each other's burning passion.
Only you, baby (only you)
Reiterating that they are all each other needs to feel complete.
Can put out this fire
Ending with the realization that their love and passion for each other is all they need.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Kevin Parker, Theophilus London
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brenda Pimentel
Sitting by my window
Watching the moonlight
In my home
Suddenly my mind
Was bringing out desire
In my home, baby
So I got a woman
To put out this fire
Burning in my soul (hey)
Only you, baby
Can put out this fire
Only you, baby
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul (oh no)
So I had a phone call (hello)
From my woman
In my home
She was burning
Burning of desire
Just like I do (that's right, baby)
She wanted me to
Put out this fire
Burning in her soul (what she say to me)
Only you, Theo
Can put out this fire
Only you, Theo
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
Only you, baby
Can put out this fire (only you)
Only you, baby
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
Suddenly my woman
Was in my arms
In my home
She was loving me
Sixty-nine times
In my home (are you sure?)
She was putting
Putting out the fire
Burning in my soul (really?)
Only you, baby
Can put out this fire
Only you, baby (only you)
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
Only you, Theo (ah)
Can put out this fire (only you, baby)
Only you, Theo
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
Only you, baby (only you)
Can put out this fire (only you)
Only you, baby (only you)
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
Hailey Davidson
[Verse 1]
Sitting by my window
Watching the moonlight
In my home
Suddenly my mind
Is bringing out desire
In my home (Baby)
So I got a woman
To put out this fire
Burning in my soul (Hey)
[Chorus]
Only you, baby
Can put out this fire
Only you, baby
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
[Verse 2]
Soon I had a phone call (Hello?)
From a woman
In my home
She was burning
Burning of desire
Just like I do (That's right, baby)
She wanted me to
Put out this fire
Burning in her soul (What she say to me)
[Chorus]
Only you, Theo
Can put out this fire
Only you, Theo
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
Only you baby
Can put out this fire (Only you)
Only you baby
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
[Verse 3]
Suddenly my woman
Was in my arms
In my home
She was loving me
69 times
In my home (Are you sure?)
She was putting
Putting out the fire
Burning in my soul (Really?)
[Chorus: Theophilus London and Kevin Parker]
Only you, baby
Can put out this fire
Only you, baby (Only you)
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
Only you, Theo (Ahhhh)
Can put out this fire (Only you baby)
Only you, Theo
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
[Outro]
Only you, baby (only you)
Can put out this fire
Only you, baby
Can put out this fire
Burning in my soul
Patrick Tomasso
I'm 17 and this video makes me feel 46 again!
mightytaiger
lmao
Garrett Portwood
Feels like we're only going forward
Marina Vin
same here 😁
Ash Tailor
Figured I'd find yout here, ha
perspicaciouscritic
@ Patrick Tomasso (who wrote, "I'm 17 and this video makes me feel 46 again!"):
That's a brilliant comment. Pernickety point: would have preferred no exclamation mark to make the tone more matter-of-fact (but at least you didn't resort to the overused 'lol').
Jack Connolly
Surprised this song hasn't blown up. Its an absolute banger.
DjSevenLa
This song is incredible it belongs to Steve Monite 1986. Frank Ocean covered it during his tour where theophilus probably heard it.
DjSevenLa
But I still play this one the Steve Monite version because of he modern drums.
ruizxcix
yup. the Original song is so much better