One And Only
Twista Mariah Carey Lyrics
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Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
So, so lonely
I'm lookin' for my one and only
I'm riding home in pain again, baby
But that don't mean shit to you
With a young groupie or two
They say players only love you when they're playing games
Still I gave my heart to you
I should have stayed away-ay-ay-ay
Like my friends all told me to
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
So, so lonely
I'm lookin' for my one and only
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
Why can't I find my one and only? (Shawty, can I be your one and only?)
See, I'm looking for a man that'll rub me slow
Make me sing real high when he goes down low
But see, it ain't just a physical thing
He's gotta treat me affectionately
And I gotta know he won't betray my trust
Just like every other motherfucker does
Is this just an impossible dream, baby?
Too elusive to pursue
It's been such a sad and windy road for me
Just searchin' for the truth
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
So, so lonely
I'm lookin' for my one and only
Every time I turn around (every time)
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
Why can't I find my one and only?
Now you know I'm rolling Beamer and a Benz
And I'm dishing out ends
Why you trippin' on a playa, baller?
Having better conversations while we rolling on twenty four
And I know you got doubts
Why you listen to what people talk about?
You ain't figured out why they call you
The heifer steady hating 'cause you rolling on twenty four
See how you money flow
You dressed in designer clothes from head to the toe
You ain't satisfied, well, tell me what you looking for?
(I'm looking for my one and only)
Well, I'll be your one and only
If you give me a chance, I'll make a change for you, girl
I know I am not been the most faithful nigga in the world
But let's stay together so we can shine like pearls
Spending to a wallet, fill a Swisha with fire
To kiss you lips, I desire
Twist and Mariah, together like the grip of a tire
(I'm looking for my one and only)
Well, come on shawty let me make it better
We can do whatever, while we sitting on suede and leather
Feeling through the city while we rolling chrome and
Let's kick it in the Chi
I know I messed up with you, I ain't gon' lie
I knew you was feeling, you really know your guy
But baby girl, I ain't mean to blow your high (I'm looking for my one and only)
Let me pick the pieces up and put them back together
'Cause I want to be with you, don't wanna leave you lonely
Ride with you like the homie, never no phony
Shawty, can I be your one and only? (Every time)
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground (every time, every time)
So, so lonely
I'm lookin' for my one and only (why?)
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
Why can't I find my one and only? (Still looking for my one and only)
Shawty, can I be your one and only?
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
So, so lonely
I'm lookin' for my one and only
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
The lyrics to Twista and Mariah Carey's "One and Only" express the desire for true love and the difficulty in finding it. Mariah sings about wanting a partner who will be affectionate, honest, and faithful, but also physically satisfying. She expresses her frustration with constantly finding her heart broken and searching for someone who is elusive to pursue. Meanwhile, Twista appears to be offering himself as the solution to that desire for love and commitment. He admits to not always being faithful, but proposes that they stay together and work through their issues to make a stronger bond. Ultimately, both artists express the longing for a connection that is both fulfilling and genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lookin' for my one and only
I am in search for the person who completes me and is the only one for me
Every time I turn around
Whenever I think I found the right one, something goes wrong
I find my heart in pieces on the ground so, so lonely
Every disappointment adds up, leaving me heartbroken and lonely
I'm riding home in pain again, baby
Coming back from being hurt once again by a previous lover
But that don't mean shit to you
Despite my pain, you are indifferent to it
You're currently engaged
You are busy with someone else
In an intimate conversation
You are sharing personal moments with another person
With a young groupie or two
You are surrounded by people who adore you and want to be with you
They say 'Players only love you
People say that men who play around only love the game
When they're playing games'
They only show love when they are pursuing their personal interests
Still, I gave my heart to you
Despite the warnings, I fell in love with you
I should have stayed away
My friends advised me to avoid you
Like my friends all told me to
My friends cautioned and even pleaded with me to stay away from you
See, I'm looking for a man that'll rub me slow
I am searching for a man who will touch me gently and help me reach new heights of pleasure
Make me sing real high
I want a man who can make me feel beyond words
When he goes down low
I want a man who is experienced and skilled at satisfying me in intimate ways
But see, it ain't just a physical thing
It's not just about lust and pleasure
He's gotta treat me affectionately
I also need love and affection
And I gotta know he won't betray my trust
I need to feel like I can trust my partner and that he won't hurt me
Just like every other motherfucker does
I have been let down multiple times in the past, and I fear it will happen again
Is this just an impossible dream, baby
I wonder if my dream of having a perfect partner is impossible to achieve
Too elusive to pursue
It seems like the perfect partner is too hard to find
It's been such a sad and windy road for me
My experiences so far have been difficult and painful
Just searchin' for the truth
I am on a quest to find the person who is right for me and who I can trust and love wholeheartedly
Now you know I roll a Beamer and a Benz
I own luxury vehicles
And I'm dishin' out N's
I am spending lots of money
While you trippin' on a playa
While you are worrying about me cheating on you
Baller, havin' bitter conversations
I am wealthy and involved in negative conversations
While we're rollin' on 24's
While driving on large rims
And I know you got doubts
You have trust issues with me
Why you listen to what people talk about
Why do you believe what others say about me
You ain't figured out why they call ya
You are confused about why people call you names
The heavy steady hatin' cause
People are hating on you because of your relationship with me
See how your money flows
My wealth is easily noticeable
You dress in designer clothes
You wear expensive clothing
From head to the toe
You are all dressed up
You ain't satisfied, well tell me
You are not happy with the situation, so let me know
What you lookin' for
What are you searching for in our relationship
Well, I'll be your one and only
I can be your perfect soulmate
If you give me a chance
If you choose to trust me
I'll make the change for you, girl
I am willing to modify my behavior and attitude for you
I know I ain't been the most faithful
I have not been the best partner in past relationships
Nigga in the world
I have made mistakes before
But let's stay together so we can shine like pearls
We should stay together and grow stronger as a couple
Spittin it to ya while I roll a shisha of fire
While smoking a type of hookah called shisha, I am talking to you
To kiss your lips, I desire
I yearn to kiss your sweet lips
Twist and Mariah, together like a grip on the tire
Twista and Mariah are perfectly aligned and moving together like a car tire gripping the road
Well, come on Shorty, let me make it better
Come on, give me a chance to improve the relationship
We can do whatever
We can do whatever it takes to make it work
While we're sittin' on suede and leather
While sitting on luxurious materials
Thinkin' through the city
We can spend time together exploring the city
While we rollin' lonely
While we drive around by ourselves
Let's kick it in the Chi
Let's hang out in Chicago
I know I messed up with ya, I ain't gon' lie
I have made mistakes in our relationship
I know you were feelin'
I understand that my actions have hurt you
You really know your guy
You know me better than anyone else
But baby girl, I ain't mean to blow your high
I apologize for bringing you down or hindering your progress
Let me pick the pieces up
I am offering to help fix the brokenness in our relationship
And put them back together cause I want to be with you
I want to be with you and am willing to do what it takes to make it work
Don't want to leave you lonely
I do not want you to feel alone or abandoned
Ride with you like a homey, never, no phony
I want to be your companion and will never be fake or disingenuous
Shorty, can I be your one and only
Will you let me be the only one for you and commit to a long-lasting relationship?
Every time, oh mm
The constant search for true love and happiness
Why can't I find my one and only
The never-ending question of why I cannot find my perfect partner
Still lookin' for my one and only
I am still searching for my perfect match
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Samuel C Lindley, Carl Terrell Mitchell
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