The One
Mary J. Blige
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Uh huh (one) It's another (one) I am the (one) Darkchild, Mary (one) Them other girl you'd one been wit' None of 'em got nothin on me Ain't got my style, they ain't got Nothin' on me! Nothin' on me! Way I walk, way I talk, my swagga Look around, every dude wanna have her I ain't sayin' that I'm the best, but I'm the best Hey baby, you need that Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) On one Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) On 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 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 Lemme break it down if you don't get it Quality, I'm custom fitted I'mma say it again, they ain't got Nothin' on me! Nothin' on me! (one!) Way I walk, way I talk, my swagga Boy, you know every boss wanna have her I ain't sayin' that I'm the best, but I'm the best Hey baby, you need that Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) On one Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) On 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 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 Okay, I got these girls quite hype Only thing on right now like a nightlight While my brother Wayne rockin' out like a White Stripe I'mma kill the game, I'm the Young Money white knight Yeah, plus I'm lookin' for the right type Cautious of a flood so I always lay the right pipe West put me on the marquee flight life Plus I go hard for the woman that I might wife I put the ring on her index finger So if you wanna keep ya girl please don't bring her I bet I'm the type of guy that she got a thing for And you would block me, but this ain't Jenga Yeah, and she's someone I would work with That's what I can tell from what she's showin' on the surface I ain't sayin I'm requestin' anyone that's perfect But I just need a woman that'll make it all worth it Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) On one Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) Stop lookin' for, lookin' for, (stop, stop) I'm the (one!) On 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 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 Na, na, na, na, na Na, na, na, na, na, na, na It's that na, na, na, na, na It's that na, na, na, na, na I'm the one one one one (one) I'm the one (one) one (one) one (Oh, y'all ain't ready of this one) (Y'all ain't ready for this one!) I'm the one one one one one Woo! Another one, Rodney That's girl's number one, finally standing up for herself sayin' She's the 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
Album Information"The One" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige from her ninth studio album, "Stronger with Each Tear”.
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Release DateThe song was released as the album's lead single on June 24, 2009.
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Song DurationThe studio version of "The One" clocks in at a length of 3 minutes and 13 seconds.
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Music Genre"The One" is primarily an R&B and hip hop song, which contains elements of pop music.
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CollaborationsThe song features Canadian rapper Drake, marking their first of several collaborations.
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Chart Performance"The One" reached number 63 on the 'US Billboard Hot 100' chart and peaked at number 22 on the 'Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs' chart.
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ProducersThe song was produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who is known for his work with numerous top-tier artists in the music industry.
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Positive ReceptionDespite mixed reviews from music critics, the song achieved commercial success and became a fan favorite over time.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The One" was directed by Anthony Mandler and features Blige and Drake at a photo shoot.
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Noteworthy LyricsThe song's lyrics speak towards self-confidence and independence, with Blige declaring herself as 'the one' a man needs.
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Cultural Impact"The One" further helped solidify Mary J. Blige's position as one of the pioneering figures in the blend of hip hop and R&B, a genre dubbed 'hip hop soul'.
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Live PerformancesMary J. Blige has included "The One" in the set list for her concert tours, often receiving a strong response from audiences.
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