One
Mary J. Blige, Drake
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Uh huh (one) Uh it's another (one) I am the (one) Darkchild (one) Them other girl's you done been with None of them got nothing on me Hating on my style they ain't got nothing on me, nothing on me Way I walk, the way I talk, my swagga, look around; every dude wanna have her I ain't saying that I'm the best, but I'm the best, hey baby you need that [Chorus] Stop looking for it, looking for it, I'm the (one) Stop looking for it, looking for it, I'm the (one) Stop looking for it, looking for it, I'm the (one) Stop looking for it, looking for it, I'm the (one) Stop looking for it, looking for it, I'm the (one) Stop looking for it, looking for it, I'm the (one) (hey I'm that) Boy don't you know I'm the one, (yea I'm that) Boy don't you know I'm the one, (yea I'm that) Boy don't you know I'm the one, (yea I'm her) Boy don't you know I'm the one, (yea I'm her) Let me break it down if you don't get it, quality, I'm custom fitted, I'ma say it again, dey ain't got nothing on me, nothing on me (me) Way I walk, the way I talk, my swagga...boy you know every boss wanna have her I ain't saying that I'm the best, but I'm the best, hey baby you need that [Chorus] Stop looking for it, looking for it, I'm the (one) Stop looking for it, looking for it, I'm the (one) Stop looking for it, looking for it, I'm the (one) Stop looking for it, looking for it, I'm the (one) Stop looking for it, looking for it, I'm the (one) Stop looking for it, looking for it, I'm the (one) (hey I'm that) Boy don't you know I'm the one, (yea I'm that) Boy don't you know I'm the one, (yea I'm that) Boy don't you know I'm the one, (yea I'm her) Boy don't you know I'm the one, (yea I'm her) Uh oh, OK I got these girls quite hype, only thing on right now, like a night light, While my brother Wayne rockin' out like a white stripe, I'm a kill the game, I'm the young money white night (white night) Yeah Plus I'm looking for the right type cautious of a flood so I always lay the right pipe West put me on the mart, keep life light plus I go hard for the women that I might wife I put the ring on her index finger so if you wanna keep your girl please don't bring her I bet that I'm the type of guy that she got a thing for, You would block me but this ain't jinga Yeah, and she someone I would work with, That's what I could tell from what she's showing on the surface. I ain't saying that I'm requesting anyone That's perfect but I just need a woman that'll make it all worth it [Chorus: x2] Knock, knock , knock, knock, knock, Knock, knock , knock, knock, knock, This that knock, knock , knock, knock, knock This that knock, knock , knock, knock, knock I'm the one, one, one, one, one, one, I'm the one, one, one, one, one, one, I'm the one, one, one, one, one, one, I'm the one, one, one, one, one, one
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Written by: MARY J BLIGE, ESTHER DEAN, AUBREY GRAHAM, RODNEY JERKINS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"One" by Mary J. Blige was released in 2006 as a part of her 7th studio album entitled "The Breakthrough."
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Original CreatorsThe song is originally by the Irish rock band U2, and was re-recorded by Mary J. Blige.
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CollaborationsBono, the lead vocalist of U2, is featured in Mary J. Blige's version of the song.
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Award NominationsThe song was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in 2007.
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Music VideoA music video for the song was filmed in Mexico City and was directed by Paul Hunter.
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Chart Performance"One" peaked at number two on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart and at number 86 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Opening PerformanceMary J. Blige and U2 performed "One" as the opening act of the 2006 Grammy Awards.
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Critical AcclaimThe song generally received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised Blige's strong vocal performance.
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Album SuccessThe song contributed to the commercial success of Blige's album "The Breakthrough", which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and sold over three million copies in the United States.
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Behind the ScenesIn a 2006 interview, Blige mentioned that the recording of "One" was a challenging process due to the high expectations and pressure to do justice to the original version. Yet, it became one of her most famous covers, demonstrating her ability to inject her signature soulful style into a widely popular rock song.
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The Song's MessageThe lyrics of "One" emphasize unity, tolerance, and love. Blige's powerful rendition emphasizes the song's universal themes and its message of togetherness.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often included in Blige's live sets and has been performed at many important events, including her One Night Only concerts and fundraisers such as "Idol Gives Back".
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