1 Thing

Amerie

About 1 Thing

"1 Thing" is a song by American singer Amerie from her second studio album, Touch (2005). Written by Amerie and Rich Harrison and produced by the latter, the song is influenced by go-go rhythms and features a prominent sample of the Meters' 1970 funk recording of "Oh, Calcutta!", written by Stanley Walden. Its lyrics focus on an unidentified "thing" that fuels a romantic attraction. The song was released as the album's lead single in 2005, and is the only single from the soundtrack to the 2005 romantic comedy film Hitch. "1 Thing" received acclaim from critics, and peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and number four in the United Kingdom, becoming Amerie's first top-10 single and her biggest singles to date, also peaking at number one on the US R&B singles chart. Its digital download and ringtone releases were each certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). A remix of "1 Thing" features rapper Eve. The song earned Amerie a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 2006 Grammy Awards, and was also nominated for Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Track at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards. It was later named the 22nd and 25th best song of the 2000s decade by Rolling Stone and Robert Christgau, respectively. 


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Na, na, na, na, na, oh
Na, na, na, na, na, oh
Na, na, na, na, na, oh
Na, na, na

Oh, been trying to let it go
Trying to keep my eyes closed
Trying to keep it just like before
The times we never even thought to speak
Don't want to tell you what it is
Oh wee it felt so serious
Got me thinking just too much
I want to set it off, but

It's this one thing that's got me trippin'
It's this one thing that's got me trippin' (you did)
This one thing my soul may be feeling
It's this one thing you did oh oh
It's this one thing that caught me slippin'
It's this one thing don't want to admit it
This one thing and I was so with it
It's this one thing you did oh oh oh oh

Hey, we don't know each other well
So what? I keep thinking to myself
Memories just keep ringing bells
Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Hear voices I don't want to understand
My car keys are jingling in my hand
My high heels are clicking towards your door.
Oh oh, oh oh, oh

Maybe I just can't believe it
It's this one thing you did oh oh
I can't deny, tired of trying
Open up the door, but just keep on seeing you
I'm hoping you can keep a secret
For me, for me, for me
But what you did, yeah

Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh

Na, na, na, na, na oh
Oh
Na, na, na, na, na, oh
Na, na, na, na, na, oh
Na, na, na, na, na, oh
Na, na, na

This one thing and I was so with it
It's this one thing you did oh oh

Oh oh, oh oh

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Amerie

Amerie Mi Marie Rogers (born January 12, 1981), known professionally as Amerie or Ameriie, is an American recording artist, record producer, and actress. She debuted in 2002 with the album All I Have, primarily co-written and produced by Rich Harrison, and was well received in the urban market. In 2005, Amerie released her biggest hit to date, "1 Thing", the lead single from her second album, Touch, which garnered her crossover recognition and earned two Grammy Award nominations. Her third album, Because I Love It, achieved moderate international success in 2007, although it was not released in North America, and she subsequently left her label Columbia Records. Amerie released her fourth studio album, In Love & War, in 2009, her first album under Island … more »

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Written by: Rich Harrison, Amerie Mi Marie Rogers, Stanley Walden

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"1 Thing" is a song by Amerie from the genre of R&B, also incorporating influences from funk, go-go, and hip hop music.
Album & release year
It is from her album "Touch" and was released as the lead single in 2005.
Chart performance
The song reached the top 10 in the USA, the top 5 in the UK, and was a hit in many other countries worldwide. It reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Award Nominations
"1 Thing" received nominations for multiple awards, including the Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2006.
Music Production
The song was produced by Rich Harrison, who also worked with renowned artists like Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez.
Unique Sound
The beat of the song features a distinct go-go percussion, which sets it apart from most contemporary R&B songs at that time.
Sampling Source
Much of the song’s instrumental is a sample loop from the Meters' 1970 song "Oh, Calcutta!", making it a blend of old and new sounds.
Critical Acclaim
Rolling Stone and The Washington Post named "1 Thing" the song of the year in 2005.
Use in Movies and TV
The song was featured in the 2005 action-comedy film "Hitch" starring Will Smith.
Song Writing
"1 Thing" was co-written by Amerie and producer Rich Harrison.
Legacy
In 2020, for its 15th anniversary, various music critics defined the song as one of the greatest songs of the 21st century, and an R&B classic.

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