The Only One
Transit Lyrics


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Here’s where the horror hits home
I figured it all out on my own
Heaven is what you make it
Hell is what you’re putting me through
Out there waiting unknown, I get the feeling you’re not alone
How could you? Why would you? Who told you?

And now I know the story before you tell me
Tell me what were you thinking
I know I’m not the only one
So funny so
You call it your little secret
I’m sorry I couldn’t keep it
I know I’m not the only one

Midnight, a cigarette burns
Sliding off the bed and out the door
Heaven is what you make it
Hell is what you’re putting me through
Goodbye, you wasted my time
You were the best part of my life
How could you? Why would you? Who told you?

And now I know the story before you tell me
Tell me what were you thinking
I know I’m not the only one
So funny so
You call it your little secret
I’m sorry I couldn’t keep it
I know I’m not the only one
One and only
I know I’m not the only one

L I before the E
Fell for it
I can’t believe I fell for it
Lucky for me I’m not the only one

Who knows the story before you tell me?
Tell me what were you thinking
I know I’m not the only one

And now I know the story before you tell me
Tell me what were you thinking
I know I’m not the only one
So funny so
You call it your little secret
I’m sorry I couldn’t keep it
I know I’m not the only one




One and only
I know I’m not the only one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Transit's song "The Only One" explore the theme of betrayal and the painful realization that someone you thought you could trust has been keeping secrets and hurting you. The opening lines, "Here’s where the horror hits home, I figured it all out on my own," indicate that the singer has come to a sudden, shocking realization about their partner's behavior. The contrast between heaven and hell, and the suggestion that the latter is what their partner has put them through, emphasizes the depth of the singer's hurt and anger.


As the song progresses, the chorus repeats the refrain "I know I'm not the only one" multiple times, underlining the sense of betrayal and making the singer feel like they are not alone in their pain. The line "You call it your little secret, I'm sorry I couldn't keep it" suggests that the partner had been keeping secrets from the singer and had likely been lying to cover their tracks. The final stanza features a play on words with "L I before the E / Fell for it," indicating that the singer had been fooled by their partner's deception.


Overall, "The Only One" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that explores the painful aftermath of a betrayal. The lyrics are full of raw emotion and reflective of the intense feelings of hurt and betrayal that can arise when someone we love and trust lets us down.


Line by Line Meaning

Here’s where the horror hits home
This is the moment when the fear and dread really sink in


I figured it all out on my own
I came to a realization without anyone else's help


Heaven is what you make it
Your experience of life is determined by your own actions and attitude


Hell is what you’re putting me through
The pain and suffering I'm going through is caused by your actions


Out there waiting unknown, I get the feeling you’re not alone
I have a suspicion that you're doing something wrong when you're away from me


How could you? Why would you? Who told you?
I'm questioning your motives and how you even came up with these actions


And now I know the story before you tell me
I've already pieced together what you're going to say before you even say it


Tell me what were you thinking
Explain to me your thought process behind your actions


I know I’m not the only one
I have a feeling that I'm not the only person you've betrayed


So funny so
It's ironic that you think this is a joke


You call it your little secret
You think that what you did was just a small, insignificant secret


I’m sorry I couldn’t keep it
I'm apologizing for not being able to keep this pain to myself


Midnight, a cigarette burns
It's late at night and I'm consumed in my own thoughts, smoking a cigarette for comfort


Sliding off the bed and out the door
I'm leaving this situation and escaping the pain


Goodbye, you wasted my time
I'm saying farewell to someone who wasted my precious time and energy


You were the best part of my life
You were once the most positive influence in my life


L I before the E
Spelling lesson about 'i' and 'e'


Fell for it
I was tricked and got myself into this situation


I can’t believe I fell for it
I'm shocked and angry at myself for falling for your deception


Lucky for me I’m not the only one
At least I'm not alone in being deceived by you


One and only
I know I'm not the only one, but I'm still unique in my own way




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Here's where the horror hits home
I figured it all out on my own
Heaven is what you make it
Hell is what you're putting me through
Out there waiting unknown, I get the feeling you're not alone
How could you? Why would you? Who told you?

And now I know the story before you tell me
Tell me what were you thinking
I know I'm not the only one
So funny so
You call it your little secret
I'm sorry I couldn't keep it
I know I'm not the only one

Midnight, a cigarette burns
Sliding off the bed and out the door
Heaven is what you make it
Hell is what you're putting me through
Goodbye, you wasted my time
You were the best part of my life
How could you? Why would you? Who told you?

And now I know the story before you tell me
Tell me what were you thinking
I know I'm not the only one
So funny so
You call it your little secret
I'm sorry I couldn't keep it
I know I'm not the only one
One and only
I know I'm not the only one

L I before the E
Fell for it
I can't believe I fell for it
Lucky for me I'm not the only one

Who knows the story before you tell me?
Tell me what were you thinking
I know I'm not the only one

And now I know the story before you tell me
Tell me what were you thinking
I know I'm not the only one
So funny so
You call it your little secret
I'm sorry I couldn't keep it
I know I'm not the only one
One and only
I know I'm not the only one



All comments from YouTube:

Michael Novotny

Just discovered these guys through Spotify. A bit shocked this band isn't more popular.

jacob minnish

Not a lot of exposure

jacob minnish

And they have had a few videos at half a million and one at million so

DaoDude

Same here. Love this song!

Keebz96

6 years ago? Wtf spotify why did you hold out on me for so long??

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Logan Miracle

I remember hearing about the band ending. One of my best friends that day planned to see them on the last tour. We're from AZ, we flew to Boston for the very last show. With Transit as the soundtrack for that trip it was hands down the greatest experience ever. The best part about that last show was it wasn't just fans. It was family and friends. For that night my friend and I felt part of something really special. It's a show I'll never forget. And this album always gives me those feels, especially since it's the last record.

DistinguishedColleague234

This song hits, hits me right into some city at dusk while its raining and no one even sees me

xMik3x

This whole album is great, hope you guys return one day!

Brian Robb

Song is just dripping with summer nostalgia. Love it.

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