One and Only
gabriels Lyrics


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Ding, I got the message clear
There's been a sudden change in the atmosphere
Now these dirt roads have changed to stone
And the hole in my heart is now filled with gold

True maybe
You've done your share of wrong
Left some angels with a broken heart
Come what may, I'm standing with you

You are my one and only
You make my gray sky blue (standing with you)
I could be lost and lonely
In the worst place I found you

You, baby
Will be tried tested true
Judged for the things you do
Take a mirror to your heart
I can't help you

Hmm, hey, I couldn't be without it
Couldn't eat, couldn't sleep
In my dreams thinking about it (hands up)
No more, even the Gods are tired
You're running out of time
Baby, your grace has expired

True maybe (true, maybe I will stay)
You've done your share of wrong
Left some angels with a broken heart
Come what may, I'm standing with you

You are my one and only
You make my gray sky blue
I could be lost and lonely
In the worst place I found you

You, baby
Will be tried tested true
Judged for the things you do
Take a mirror to your heart
I can't help you

No matter how I try
You push me to the side
There's nothing I wouldn't do
I'd cross the desert sand
In far and unknown lands
You said that we'd make it through
You cheat in recompense
This shit don't make the sense
No one gon' love me like you
Let's cut the the games, you win
Life without you a sin
(I'm standing with you)

You are my one and only
You make my gray sky blue (I'm standing with you)
I could be lost and lonely
In the worst place I found you

You, baby
Will be tried tested true
Judged for the things you do
Tried tested and true
Judged for all that you do




Take a mirror to your heart
I can't help you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gabriel's song "One and only" speak of commitment and the power of love to withstand the trials and tribulations of life. The song's opening lines hint at a dramatic shift in the atmosphere, indicating that the singer has experienced a profound change in heart. This change seems to have filled a void in the singer's soul, the "hole in my heart is now filled with gold." Despite the singer's past mistakes, including leaving "some angels with a broken heart," the singer is "standing with you." The singer declares their love as being "one and only," giving the song its title.


The chorus repeats the sentiment of love and devotion, with the singer declaring that their love interest is the only one capable of making their "gray sky blue." Even in the worst of times, the love of the singer keeps them from feeling lost and lonely. The song takes a more somber tone with the lines, "No matter how I try, you push me to the side," suggesting that the singer has experienced rejection and heartbreak in the past. Regardless, the love in their heart for their partner continues with the promise "there's nothing I wouldn't do" for them.


The song's final verse suggests that the singer's commitment to their partner is unbreakable. Gabriel sings, "Let's cut the games, you win, life without you a sin," implying that their relationship is a life or death matter. Despite the love, the protogonist knows that the partner has flaws, saying "Take a mirror to your heart, I can't help you." The song ends with the chorus repeating the message of undying love, insisting that their partner be tried and tested in their love and judged, but ultimately staying true to them.


Line by Line Meaning

Ding, I got the message clear
I understand completely, no need to explain more


There's been a sudden change in the atmosphere
Everything feels different now


Now these dirt roads have changed to stone
Things that were once rough and uncertain are now solid and stable


And the hole in my heart is now filled with gold
My sadness has been replaced with happiness


True maybe
It could be true


You've done your share of wrong
You've made mistakes and hurt others in the past


Left some angels with a broken heart
You've hurt people who loved you


Come what may, I'm standing with you
No matter what happens, I'll be by your side


You are my one and only
You are the only one for me


You make my gray sky blue (standing with you)
Being with you brings me joy and makes everything better


I could be lost and lonely
I could feel hopeless and alone


In the worst place I found you
But I found you even in the darkest moments


You, baby
You


Will be tried tested true
You will be put to the test and your true character will be revealed


Judged for the things you do
You will be evaluated based on your actions


Take a mirror to your heart
Reflect on your own feelings and motivations


I can't help you
You have to figure it out on your own


Hmm, hey, I couldn't be without it
I can't imagine my life without you


Couldn't eat, couldn't sleep
I was so consumed with thoughts of you that I couldn't eat or sleep


In my dreams thinking about it (hands up)
Even in my dreams, I'm still thinking about you


No more, even the Gods are tired
Things have reached a breaking point and even fate is tired of the situation


You're running out of time
You don't have much time left to make things right


Baby, your grace has expired
You've exhausted your chances and forgiveness


No matter how I try
No matter what I do


You push me to the side
You disregard me and my feelings


There's nothing I wouldn't do
I would do anything for you


I'd cross the desert sand
I would endure any hardship


In far and unknown lands
Even in unfamiliar territory


You said that we'd make it through
You promised that we would overcome any obstacle together


You cheat in recompense
You try to make up for past wrongs by doing something new that is also wrong


This shit don't make the sense
This doesn't make any sense


No one gon' love me like you
No one will ever love me the way you do


Let's cut the the games, you win
Let's stop playing games, you're in control


Life without you a sin
My life without you would feel like a sin


(I'm standing with you)
I will be with you through thick and thin


Tried tested and true
You have been through trials and have proven yourself to be reliable


Judged for all that you do
You will be evaluated based on all of your actions




Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ari Balouzian, Jacob Lusk, Ryan Hope

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Comments from YouTube:

Che Guevara

Completely love this song. That up tempo beat. Northern Soul influences apparent. Fabulous!

Frank Wenzel

Oh. My. God. This song has already saved my summer, my year and heals me faster than a speeding bullet.

Sidney Baber

When I first heard this band i was blown away pure class

Debbie F

Absolutely love this amazing Northern Soul vibe track. Very happy I have found Gabriels.

Elisabeth Swart

We need an album with all their beautiful music! Please!

Martin Ersatz

That's some Northern soul magic

5ve

Gabriels is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for them one day.

Orange

More like this pleeeeaaaase, listening your song, my shoes are dancing all by themselves. Thanks.

Caz B

Adore this band and song, what a voice ❤️

Mariane Cayatte

Ça swingue et toujours cette belle voix suave, j'adore💖

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