The One

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“The One” is a song recorded, written, and produced by Shakira for her first English-language studio album, Laundry Service. The track was released as the album’s fourth… Read More

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The One Lyrics

[Verse 1]
So I find a reason to shave my legs each single morning
So I count on someone Friday nights to take me dancing
And then to church on Sundays
To plant more dreams
And someday think of kids
Or maybe just to save a little money

[Chorus]
You're the one I need
The way back home is always long
But if you're close to me, I'm holding on
You're the one I need
My real life has just begun
'Cause there's nothing like your smile made of sun

[Interlude]
In a world full of strangers
You're the one I know

[Verse 2]
So I learned to cook and finally lose my kitchen phobia
So I've got the arms to cuddle in when there's a ghost or a muse
That brings insomnia
To buy more thongs
And write more happy songs
It always takes a little help from someone

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[Chorus]
You're the one I need
The way back home is always long
But if you're close to me, I'm holding on
You're the one I need
My real life has just begun
'Cause there's nothing like your smile made of sun

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
You're the one I need
The way back home is always long
But if you're close to me, I'm holding on
You're the one I need
My real life has just begun
'Cause there's nothing like your smile made of sun
You're the one I need
You're the one I need
With you, my real life has just begun
You're the one I need
You're the one I need
Nothing like your smile made of sun
Nothing like your love
Nothing like your love, ah
Nothing like your love

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About

“The One” is a song recorded, written, and produced by Shakira for her first English-language studio album, Laundry Service. The track was released as the album’s fourth single in 2003 in many European countries, but not in the United States.

Epic Records wanted to release “The One” in the United States, but due to the failure of Shakira’s previous single “Objection (Tango)” and that it was doing below average, Epic scrapped those plans. However in the U.S. “The One” was able to make the TRL countdown, and it peaked at number three. In other countries, it became a modest hit.