I'm the Only One
Melissa Etheridge
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Please baby can't you see My mind's a burnin' hell I got razors a rippin' and tearin' and strippin' My heart apart as well Tonight you told me That you ache for somethin' new 'Cause some other woman is lookin' like something That might be good for you Go on and hold her till the screaming is gone Go on believe her when she tells you Nothing's wrong But I'm the only one Who'll walk across the fire for you And I'm the only one Who'll drown in my desire for you It's only fear that makes you run The demons that you're hiding from When all your promises are gone I'm the only one Please baby can't you see I'm trying to explain I've been here before and I'm locking the door And I'm not going back again Her eyes and arms and skin won't make it go away You'll wake up tomorrow and wrestle the sorrow That holds you down today Go on and hold her till the screaming is gone Go on believe her when she tells you Nothing's wrong But I'm the only one Who'll walk across the fire for you And I'm the only one Who'll drown in my desire for you It's only fear that makes you run The demons that you're hiding from When all your promises are gone I'm the only one Go on and hold her till the screaming is gone Go on believe her when she tells you Nothing's wrong But I'm the only one Who'll walk across the fire for you And I'm the only one Who'll drown in my desire for you It's only fear that makes you run The demons that you're hiding from When all your promises are gone I'm the only one Yeah, yeah, yeah And I'm the only one Who'll drown in my desire for you It's only fear that makes you run The demons that you're hiding from When all your promises are gone I'm the only one I'm the only one baby I'm the only one Nobody else is gonna love you
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Live PerformancesEtheridge often closes her concerts with "I'm the Only One," indicating the song's enduring popularity among fans.
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SongwritingEtheridge was the sole songwriter of "I'm the Only One," showcasing her talent and ability to write emotional and relatable lyrics.
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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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