Only One

The Goo Goo Dolls

About Only One

Only One is a song by the Goo Goo Dolls. A power pop track, It was the first single released from their 1995 breakthrough album A Boy Named Goo. The single was also released in a limited edition pink vinyl with "Slave Girl" and "Disconnected" on the B-side. In Australia and Germany, the song was released as a CD single, with non-album track "Hit or Miss" and the fifth track from A Boy Named Goo, "Impersonality", appearing instead.


Year:
1995
3:18
151 
#1

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It's been dead for years.
I must have been a victim of my peers.
One is for my happiness,
The other for my health.
The last is something bigger than myself.

I ain't the only one, I ain't the only one.
I ain't the only one to say.

I'm talkin' to myself again,
I'll just start a fight.
When nobody can prove me wrong, I'm right.
Anti-hero idol
With a suicide excuse.
A thousand other suckers will try and fill your shoes.

I ain't the only one, I ain't the only one.
I ain't the only one to say.

Little pictures in my head,
Are turnin' inside out again.
This fuckin' up takes practice,
I feel I'm well rehearsed.
Because the past is a bully,
And the futures even worse.
You tell me what you fear,
'Cuz I can feel it like a curse.

I used to be a folk singer, now you're just a joke singer.
Ain't no smokin' dope singer, swingin from a rope singer.

I ain't the only one, I ain't the only one.
I ain't the only one to say.

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The Goo Goo Dolls

The Goo Goo Dolls are an American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik, vocalist and bassist Robby Takac, and drummer George Tutuska. more »

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Written by: G. TUTUSKA, J. RZEZNIK

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12 facts about this song

Writing Process
"Only One" is written by the guitarist and vocalist Johnny Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac, showcasing the band's significant joint effort in songwriting.
Album
The song is from the Goo Goo Dolls' fifth album, "A Boy Named Goo." Released in 1995, the album is among the band's most successful work.
Song Popularity
Despite not being released as a single, "Only One" gained popularity and is one of the standout tracks on the album.
Featured Artist
The song features Lance Diamond, a local Buffalo singer, reflecting the Goo Goo Dolls' connection to their hometown.
Music Style
"Only One" retains the band's early punk influences while also integrating more mainstream rock elements, providing a glimpse at the direction their music would take in future years.
Producers
The album, including "Only One," was produced by Lou Giordano, known for his work with bands like Husker Du and Paul Westerberg.
Live Performances
The Goo Goo Dolls often include "Only One" in their setlist during concerts due to its popularity among fans.
Chart Performance
"A Boy Named Goo," the album housing "Only One," peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the overall success of the album and indirectly, the song.
Influence
The sound and lyrics of "Only One" have shown the Goo Goo Dolls' transition from their original punk rock sound to a more mainstream, alternative rock style.
Streaming
Though not a single, "Only One" has also collected thousands of streams on various music platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
Relevance
Even after a quarter of a century since its release, "Only One" holds a place in the band's live sets and is celebrated as a quintessential Goo Goo Dolls track.
Guitar Work
Johnny Rzeznik's strong guitar work on "Only One" gives the song a raw, powerful sound that complements its deeply emotional lyrics.

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