This lyrical composition explores the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the desperation that stems from it. The protagonist is deeply in love with someone who is seeking solace in another person's arms. Despite witnessing this painful sight, she asserts her unwavering devotion, claiming to be the only one willing to endure hardships for her beloved. Etheridge uses vivid metaphors like 'walking across fire' and 'drowning in desire' to intensify the sense of sacrifice and longing. The recurring theme of fear and running from demons suggests that the object of her affection is escaping from personal issues, perhaps even denying their true feelings. Ultimately, this song serves as a poignant reminder that love can often be an asymmetrical experience fraught with pain and sacrifice.
I'm The Only One
Lyrics
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
Writer(s): Melissa Etheridge
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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