One And Only
Timbaland feat. Dr. Dre Missy Elliott & Justin Timberlake Lyrics
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Don't stop 'till you run too far
So what's a man like me to say?
With a bullet laying in my heart
Damn girl, we go from so hot to so cold
What am I gonna do about this damn love
Is that shit in sync or insane, love
I guess that's the way we play it
She loves me now
She loves me not
She loves me now
But only when I walk away
She loves me now
She loves me not
She loves me now
But only when I walk away
What's that, baby, what you say?
You the one to light up this torch
'Cause I'm burning down all the way
Burn it down 'til there ain't no more
Damn love, how did the sound get so amped up
Turn off and silence this damn love
Is that shit insane or in sync, girl
I guess that's the way we play it
She loves me now
She loves me not
She loves me now
But only when I walk away
She loves me now
She loves me not
She loves me now
But only when I walk away
You should see the look on your face
Baby when I finish what you start
but I can't hear a word you say
With a bullet laying in your heart
Damn love, how did this shit get out of my hands love
I laid you to rest you said damn love
This shit's insane, it's insane love
Ain't that the way we play it
She loves me now
She loves me not
She loves me now
But only when I walk away
She loves me now
She loves me not
She loves me now
But only when I walk away
But only when I walk away
But only when I walk away
But only when I walk away
Only when I walk away
But only when I walk away
But only when I walk away
But only when I walk away
But only when I walk away
She loves me now
She loves me not
She loves me now
But only when I walk away
She loves me now
She loves me not
She loves me now
But only when I walk away
Only when I walk away
Only when I walk away
What am I gonna do with all this damn love
What am I gonna do with all this
Only when I walk away
Only when I walk away
She only love me when I walk away
Call me on the phone tell me baby please stay
She only love me when I walk away
Call the girl back and crying baby please stay
She only love me when I walk away
Call me on the phone tell me baby please stay
She only love me when I walk away
Call the girl back and crying baby please stay
She only love me when I walk away
Call me on the phone tell me baby please stay
She only love me when I walk away
Call the girl back and crying baby please stay
She only love me when I walk away
Call me on the phone tell me baby please stay
She only love me when I walk away
I said fuck you bitch me no care care what you say, hey
The lyrics to Timbaland feat. Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott, and Justin Timberlake's song "One and Only," tell the story of a tumultuous love affair. The singer is unable to escape the intense emotions of the relationship, even though it seems to be constantly changing. They go from hot to cold, and both parties seem confused about what they really want. The singer questions whether their love is sane or insane, and wonders what to do with all of the intensity. The lyrics suggest that the love they share is a game, with rules that are constantly changing, and the only time the singer's partner really loves them is when they walk away.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "She loves me now, she loves me not," echoing the childhood game of picking flower petals to determine whether someone loves you, or not. The lyrics suggest that the singer's partner is playing games with their heart, and that they only express their love when they know they are about to lose it. The song is about the pain and confusion involved in an unpredictable, on-again-off-again relationship, and the struggle to understand where you stand with someone you love.
Overall, the lyrics to "One and Only" paint a picture of a relationship that is both passionate and painful, with both parties struggling to understand their own feelings, and those of their partner. The song captures the emotional ups and downs of an intense love affair, and the confusion and frustration that can result.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl this little game you play
The manipulative behavior you exhibit is hurtful
Don't stop 'till you run too far
You keep pushing until you go too far
So what's a man like me to say?
I am at a loss for words on how to handle this situation
With a bullet laying in my heart
You have hurt me deeply
Damn girl, we go from so hot to so cold
Our relationship is extremely unstable
What am I gonna do about this damn love
I am unsure of how to navigate my feelings for you
Is that shit in sync or insane, love
I cannot decipher if our relationship is healthy or not
I guess that's the way we play it
This is just how our relationship works
She loves me now
You show affection at the moment
She loves me not
You pull back on affection
But only when I walk away
You only show affection when I am not present
What's that, baby, what you say?
I am trying to understand what you want from me
You the one to light up this torch
You are the one controlling the situation
'Cause I'm burning down all the way
I am fully invested in this relationship
Burn it down 'til there ain't no more
I am willing to give it all until there is nothing left
Damn love, how did the sound get so amped up
Our relationship has become very intense quickly
Turn off and silence this damn love
I want to shut down my feelings for you
Is that shit insane or in sync, girl
I cannot tell if our relationship is functional or not
You should see the look on your face
Your expression says it all
Baby when I finish what you start
I am trying to complete what you began
But I can't hear a word you say
I am not able to focus on what you are saying
With a bullet laying in your heart
You have been hurt in return
Damn love, how did this shit get out of my hands love
I have lost control of this relationship
I laid you to rest you said damn love
I thought our relationship was over, but you brought it back
This shit's insane, it's insane love
Our relationship is extremely unhealthy
Ain't that the way we play it
This is just how our relationship works
She only love me when I walk away
You only show love when I am not present
Call me on the phone tell me baby please stay
You beg for me to come back
I said fuck you bitch me no care care what you say, hey
I am done with this toxic relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEROME HARMON, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, JAMES FAUNTLEROY, AMEDEO MINGHI
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