Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: power-pop
Song Meaning of “The One and Only” by NRBQ
The One and Only is an upbeat, lighthearted song that celebrates the unconditional love between two people. The song speaks of the narrator’s hope that his love will be the one and only thing to stay with him through life’s twists and turns. He expresses his desire for his love to stay through “some days that never seem to end” and the “long, long nights” that follow them. He sings of desiring her companionship even in the moments “where nothing’s ever alright”. The narrator expresses his willingness to do whatever it takes to make their relationship stand the test of time — it appears that the narrator is speaking of eternity, proclaiming to the object of his affection that there will only ever be one love for him. He expresses that love as faithfully and passionately as ever, knowing that it will be the one and only thing he can truly depend on.
The One and Only speaks to the incredibly powerful, eternal feeling of love. It speaks to those lucky enough to find a love so strong that the narrator states he has no need for anything else — because that one and only love is all he needs.