Only One
Goo Goo Dolls, The Goo Goo Dolls
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It's been dead for years. I must have been a victim of my peers. One is for my happiness, The other for my health. The last is something bigger than myself. I ain't the only one, I ain't the only one. I ain't the only one to say. I'm talkin' to myself again, I'll just start a fight. When nobody can prove me wrong, I'm right. Anti-hero idol With a suicide excuse. A thousand other suckers will try and fill your shoes. I ain't the only one, I ain't the only one. I ain't the only one to say. Little pictures in my head, Are turnin' inside out again. This fuckin' up takes practice, I feel I'm well rehearsed. Because the past is a bully, And the futures even worse. You tell me what you fear, 'Cuz I can feel it like a curse. I used to be a folk singer, now you're just a joke singer. Ain't no smokin' dope singer, swingin from a rope singer. I ain't the only one, I ain't the only one. I ain't the only one to say.
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Written by: G. TUTUSKA, J. RZEZNIK
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12 facts about this song
Writing Process"Only One" is written by the guitarist and vocalist Johnny Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac, showcasing the band's significant joint effort in songwriting.
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AlbumThe song is from the Goo Goo Dolls' fifth album, "A Boy Named Goo." Released in 1995, the album is among the band's most successful work.
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Song PopularityDespite not being released as a single, "Only One" gained popularity and is one of the standout tracks on the album.
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Featured ArtistThe song features Lance Diamond, a local Buffalo singer, reflecting the Goo Goo Dolls' connection to their hometown.
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Music Style"Only One" retains the band's early punk influences while also integrating more mainstream rock elements, providing a glimpse at the direction their music would take in future years.
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ProducersThe album, including "Only One," was produced by Lou Giordano, known for his work with bands like Husker Du and Paul Westerberg.
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Live PerformancesThe Goo Goo Dolls often include "Only One" in their setlist during concerts due to its popularity among fans.
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Chart Performance"A Boy Named Goo," the album housing "Only One," peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the overall success of the album and indirectly, the song.
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InfluenceThe sound and lyrics of "Only One" have shown the Goo Goo Dolls' transition from their original punk rock sound to a more mainstream, alternative rock style.
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StreamingThough not a single, "Only One" has also collected thousands of streams on various music platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
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RelevanceEven after a quarter of a century since its release, "Only One" holds a place in the band's live sets and is celebrated as a quintessential Goo Goo Dolls track.
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Guitar WorkJohnny Rzeznik's strong guitar work on "Only One" gives the song a raw, powerful sound that complements its deeply emotional lyrics.
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