The One

Kodaline

About The One

"The One" is a song by Dublin-based alternative rock quartet Kodaline. The song was released on 12 April 2015 as the second single from the band's second studio album, Coming Up for Air (2015).


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Kodaline

Kodaline () is an Irish rock band. Originally known as 21 Demands, in 2012 the band adopted their current name. The group comprises Steve Garrigan, Mark Prendergast, Vincent May, and Jason Boland. Garrigan and Prendergast grew up in Swords, Dublin, and have known each other since childhood. Both attended secondary school at Colaiste Choilm, where they participated in battles of the bands. May joined the two in the group, followed by Boland in 2012. The group have released three studio albums, In a Perfect World (2013), Coming Up for Air (2015), with the third, Politics of Living, released in 2018. more »

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Release data
"The One" was released on February 20, 2015, as a part of Irish Rock band Kodaline's second studio album, "Coming Up for Air."
Song content
The song lyrically symbolizes love at its highest degree. It was written as a wedding gift for a friend of the band, making it intensely personal and sincere.
Composition
"The One" is an acoustic and alternative rock song, which features a mixture of soft piano chords and impactful guitar notes. It is written in the key of C major.
Chart performance
Although not topping charts, the song achieved considerable positions in some charts. In 2015, it peaked at number 15 on the Irish Singles Chart and number 27 in the Scotland (OCC).
Music Video
The official music video shows footage from a live performance of the song, serving to highlight the genuine emotion and raw power the song is meant to convey.
Reception
The song has received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many emphasizing the soulfulness and emotion inherent in the lyrics and the performance.
Commercial use
The song was used in the promotional video for the 2015 Irish Marriage Referendum.
Significance in Kodaline's discography
"The One" has become one of the iconic songs in Kodaline's discography, solidifying their reputation for heartfelt, emotionally resonant music.
Covers
The song's popularity led to numerous covers by other artists and amateur musicians alike. Fans of the band have uploaded their renditions of the song onto various social media platforms.

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