I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
[Hook]
Can I be the one?
Let me show you how it sure is good
I just don't know why
I just met this dude
Can I be the one?
[Verse One]
It the are-o-m-e-o you know
And I roll with plenty dough fa sho
Slow po in the Bentley, yo lets go
No the thank ain't empty, we ova flow
Get your back into it keep it movin'
New no limit is the movement
We taking over all industries
Shawty your right you should have been with me
With silk and P, we winning deez
See you smile, we energy
I can see that you are really into me
While that other cat is just an amateur, you dealin' with a pro
You need a manager I'll teach you how to roll
Got my first million when I was just 12 years old
Shawty, I don't mean to brag and boast
But, I like your style you just got chose
[Hook]
Can I be the one?
Let me show you how it sure is good
I just don't know why
I just met this dude
Can I be the one?
[Verse Two]
Why are you dealing with chicken dinnas
When you need a winna
Shopping sprees, Bentley and skinna
Boo's back is phat and waist is thinna
Kinda make a sanctified turn to sinna
Drop that zero turn to this hero
"You talking to me?" like Bobby de niro
Mami no need for conversatin
All I need is for your man to stop hatin'
Stay patient, we gon run it
The front of the club, in my six hundred
Or a "hum-v" you can have it rough if you want
Running up my credit, running up my cash
Running up on my mind, running up my gas
Running up my time, running up fast
To getta autograph, I like your body work
Mama rung the bell..
[Hook]
Can I be the one?
Let me show you how it sure is good
I just don't know why
I just met this dude
Can I be the one?
[Verse Three]
Ain't nuttin wrong wit a lil dancin'
You be my juliet, we romancin'
Ya mami, you doing damage I feel you
Rome-o has be Destine to be realer
We'll be, you'll see
If you leave me ma hit me up
I need a girl that's feelin' me
And ain't afraid to hit 'em up like Laila Ali
that's why grown do this
To hop on fire, and ice the wrist
I want you to be me lil' hershey kiss
[Hook]
Can I be the one?
Let me show you how it sure is good
I just don't know why
I just met this dude
Can I be the one?
Can I be the one?
Let me show you how it sure is good
I just don't know why
I just met this dude
Can I be the one?
[Verse One]
It the are-o-m-e-o you know
And I roll with plenty dough fa sho
Slow po in the Bentley, yo lets go
No the thank ain't empty, we ova flow
Get your back into it keep it movin'
New no limit is the movement
We taking over all industries
Shawty your right you should have been with me
With silk and P, we winning deez
See you smile, we energy
I can see that you are really into me
While that other cat is just an amateur, you dealin' with a pro
You need a manager I'll teach you how to roll
Got my first million when I was just 12 years old
Shawty, I don't mean to brag and boast
But, I like your style you just got chose
[Hook]
Can I be the one?
Let me show you how it sure is good
I just don't know why
I just met this dude
Can I be the one?
[Verse Two]
Why are you dealing with chicken dinnas
When you need a winna
Shopping sprees, Bentley and skinna
Boo's back is phat and waist is thinna
Kinda make a sanctified turn to sinna
Drop that zero turn to this hero
"You talking to me?" like Bobby de niro
Mami no need for conversatin
All I need is for your man to stop hatin'
Stay patient, we gon run it
The front of the club, in my six hundred
Or a "hum-v" you can have it rough if you want
Running up my credit, running up my cash
Running up on my mind, running up my gas
Running up my time, running up fast
To getta autograph, I like your body work
Mama rung the bell..
[Hook]
Can I be the one?
Let me show you how it sure is good
I just don't know why
I just met this dude
Can I be the one?
[Verse Three]
Ain't nuttin wrong wit a lil dancin'
You be my juliet, we romancin'
Ya mami, you doing damage I feel you
Rome-o has be Destine to be realer
We'll be, you'll see
If you leave me ma hit me up
I need a girl that's feelin' me
And ain't afraid to hit 'em up like Laila Ali
that's why grown do this
To hop on fire, and ice the wrist
I want you to be me lil' hershey kiss
[Hook]
Can I be the one?
Let me show you how it sure is good
I just don't know why
I just met this dude
Can I be the one?
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The One Lyrics as written by Rollo Armstrong Ayalah Deborah Bentovim
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