Only One

Song Meaning

The narrator grapples with a toxic relationship, oscillating between a desperate need for validation and a dawning self-awareness. The opening lines reveal a past reliance on a partner's assurance of exclusivity, "I believed you when you said I'm the only one." This belief, however, is juxtaposed with a recurring feeling of loneliness, which paradoxically fades when the relationship's drama concludes. The phrase "said and done" becomes a refrain, marking the cyclical nature of their conflict and resolution. The core tension arises from the narrator's internal conflict: a simultaneous desire for connection and a growing realization of their own independence. The pre-chorus hints at a history of poor choices, "Fell in love with the wrong guy," and a burgeoning sense of self-sufficiency, "Think I'm better on my own." This internal debate is further fueled by external observations, as the narrator acknowledges the envy of others ("All these other bitches pissed") and the partner's own "issues" and past mistreatment ("You been misused"). The lyrics employ a sharp, confrontational tone, particularly in the bridge and outro. The narrator directly addresses the partner's infidelity and deceit, "Seen your message with her," and then pivots to a defiant assertion of their own worth and a clear-eyed assessment of the partner's flaws. The repeated, almost defiant "fuck you but I love you" captures the messy, contradictory emotions at play, highlighting a painful but necessary separation driven by the partner's repeated "second times."