One And Only
Timbaland (ft. Fall Out Boy) Lyrics
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I'm head over heels for someone I
That I really can't deal with
I want to block her out my mind
But I really can't do it
I tell myself this the last time
I'm a let her do this to me
Whenever we do spend time
[Patrick Stump]
Wipe that smile off your fucking face
(Then I say to you) Wipe that smile off your face
(Then I say to you) Wipe that smile off your fucking face
(Then I say to you) Wipe that smile off your face
[Chorus]
I wear scarves and hoods
'Cause they're the only poker face that I've got left
And everything I love about you is a mess
Smash the mirror, and break the palm reader's hand
I want to be better than I am
(Then I say to you) Wipe that smile off your fucking face
(Then I say to you) Wipe that smile off your face
(Then I say to you) Wipe that smile off your fucking face
(Then I say to you) Wipe that smile off your face
[Chorus]
[Timbaland]
Girl, just look what you've done
How could you do this to me?
I gotta put my foot down
I can't let you do this to me
I can't forget those good ol' times
And all the things you've been doing to me
I wanna hit that one more time
I'm in love, what you're doing to me
I'm a say it loud, right here
Let's fuck in this crowd
Why we arguing?
I thought me and you were supposed to be
Friends
Let's chill for a minute
Better yet, we need to heal for a minute
Baby, put down the knife
Sometime I wanna save your life
But I'm cool
[Chorus]
We don't got no fuckin' band
We ain't got no speakers; no fuckin' microphones set up
Timberland, son of a bitch
Just get the fuck outta my house now
'Fore I get too mad and I can't turn back
Hey
Didn't I say get the fuck out?
Get the fuck out
Ha ha ha
The lyrics of Timbaland's "One & Only" express the feeling of being head over heels for someone who causes emotional turmoil, but despite the turmoil, the love keeps drawing the singer back. The song seems to be a conversation with the lover who has caused the emotional conflicts. Timbaland expresses his internal conflict between the desire to be with this person versus the need to distance himself emotionally. He repeats "I'm a let her do this to me, I can't get enough of you." These lines reveal that Timbaland knows he is being mistreated, but he can't help his attraction to the person. The chorus features Patrick Stump and tells listeners the measures Timbaland has taken to conceal his emotions from the world. This chorus expresses that the emotions are chaotic and intense, making the singer feel more comfortable hiding them from public view.
The final verse has Timbaland addressing the lover. He calls the lover out for causing him pain and states that he can't let them continue doing this to him. Despite this, he appears to cave in confessing he still remembers the good times and still loves the person. The song's final lyrics switch back and forth between a stage exit and a mental break with a battle cry of Get the fuck out as the final goodbye. The lyrics of the song brilliantly explore the complexities of being in love with someone who is not right for you.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm head over heels for someone I
I have strong romantic feelings for someone
That I really can't deal with
But I find it difficult to cope with my feelings
I want to block her out my mind
I wish to forget about her completely
But I really can't do it
But it's proving to be a challenge
I tell myself this the last time
I am trying to convince myself that this is the final instance
I'm a let her do this to me
I am allowing her to affect me in this way
Whenever we do spend time
Whenever we hang out together
I realize that I can't get enough of you
I come to the conclusion that I am addicted to you
Wipe that smile off your fucking face
Stop looking so pleased with yourself
(Then I say to you) Wipe that smile off your face
I reiterate, remove that grin from your expression
I wear scarves and hoods
I cover myself up
'Cause they're the only poker face that I've got left
Because it is the only way I can hide my true emotions
And everything I love about you is a mess
I love everything about you, even though it's complicated
Smash the mirror, and break the palm reader's hand
Destroy any attempt at divination because it's all bullshit
I want to be better than I am
I aim to improve myself
Girl, just look what you've done
Woman, see what you have caused
How could you do this to me?
How could you treat me like this?
I gotta put my foot down
I need to take a firm stand
I can't let you do this to me
I cannot allow you to continue mistreating me
I can't forget those good ol' times
I cannot forget the good memories we have shared
And all the things you've been doing to me
And all the things you have been putting me through
I wanna hit that one more time
I want to relive that experience one more time
I'm in love, what you're doing to me
I am deeply in love with you, but you are causing me pain
I'm a say it loud, right here
I am going to declare it boldly, right now
Let's fuck in this crowd
Let's have sex in public
Why we arguing?
Why are we having an argument?
I thought me and you were supposed to be
I believed we were meant to be
Friends
Close companions
Let's chill for a minute
Let's take a break for a bit
Better yet, we need to heal for a minute
Actually, we need to work on our relationship
Baby, put down the knife
Darling, stop being so aggressive
Sometime I wanna save your life
Sometimes, I aspire to rescue you from yourself
But I'm cool
But right now, I am calm and under control
We don't got no fuckin' band
We do not have a band
We ain't got no speakers; no fuckin' microphones set up
Nor do we have any sound or amplification equipment installed
Timberland, son of a bitch
Timbaland, what the hell?
Just get the fuck outta my house now
Just leave my home right now
'Fore I get too mad and I can't turn back
Because if I get too angry, I might do something irreversible
Didn't I say get the fuck out?
Wasn't it clear that I wanted you to leave?
Ha ha ha
I'm laughing at how ridiculous this situation is
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., OLE MM, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: PETER WENTZ, PATRICK STUMP, TIM MOSLEY, H. LANE
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