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About I'm the Only One
"I'm the Only One" is a Melissa Etheridge song that appears on her 1993 album Yes I Am. The single was released in 1993, reaching number 12 in Canada and number 26 in the Netherlands. In the United States it was slow to gain momentum, but it eventually peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in January 1995. It remains one of her biggest hits.
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- 1993
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Please baby can't you seeMy mind's a burnin' hellI got razors a rippin' and tearin' and strippin'My heart apart as wellTonight you told meThat you ache for somethin' new'Cause some other woman is lookin' like somethingThat might be good for youGo on and hold her till the screaming is goneGo on believe her when she tells youNothing's wrongBut I'm the only oneWho'll walk across the fire for youAnd I'm the only oneWho'll drown in my desire for youIt's only fear that makes you runThe demons that you're hiding fromWhen all your promises are goneI'm the only onePlease baby can't you seeI'm trying to explainI've been here before and I'm locking the doorAnd I'm not going back againHer eyes and arms and skin won't make it go awayYou'll wake up tomorrow and wrestle the sorrowThat holds you down todayGo on and hold her till the screaming is goneGo on believe her when she tells youNothing's wrongBut I'm the only oneWho'll walk across the fire for youAnd I'm the only oneWho'll drown in my desire for youIt's only fear that makes you runThe demons that you're hiding fromWhen all your promises are goneI'm the only oneGo on and hold her till the screaming is goneGo on believe her when she tells youNothing's wrongBut I'm the only oneWho'll walk across the fire for youAnd I'm the only oneWho'll drown in my desire for youIt's only fear that makes you runThe demons that you're hiding fromWhen all your promises are goneI'm the only oneYeah, yeah, yeahAnd I'm the only oneWho'll drown in my desire for youIt's only fear that makes you runThe demons that you're hiding fromWhen all your promises are goneI'm the only oneI'm the only one babyI'm the only oneNobody else is gonna love you
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Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American rock singer-songwriter and activist. more »
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Pop Rock
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Written by: Melissa Etheridge
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10 facts about this song
Chart Performance"I'm the Only One" is Melissa Etheridge's highest charting song, having peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1995. |
Grammy RecognitionThe song, from the album "Yes I am," helped Melissa Etheridge earn a nomination for the Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in the 37th Annual Grammy Awards. |
Album Success"I'm the Only One" was a key track on the "Yes I am" album, which became Etheridge's breakthrough album, selling over six million copies in the US. |
Song MeaningThe song is about unrequited love and jealousy. Etheridge has confirmed that the song is about the agony of seeing a former lover moving on with someone else and still wanting them. |
Video RecognitionThe music video for "I'm the Only One" famously features Melissa thrashing on a guitar in the desert and has received significant airplay on various music networks such as MTV and VH1. |
Cultural ImpactAfter the song's release, Etheridge publicly came out as a lesbian. Since then, "I'm the Only One" has often been seen as an anthem for the LGBT community. |
Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "I'm the Only One," demonstrating the song's enduring popularity. Examples include American Idol finalist Didi Benami and Broadway star Lena Hall. |
Live PerformancesEtheridge often closes her concerts with "I'm the Only One," indicating the song's enduring popularity among fans. |
SongwritingEtheridge was the sole songwriter of "I'm the Only One," showcasing her talent and ability to write emotional and relatable lyrics. |
Music StyleThe guitar-driven music of "I'm the Only One" and its passionate vocals are considered a hallmark of Etheridge's signature rock sound. |
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