There's Only One of You
Endless Stars, Singular You: Unveiling the Unique Essence of 'There's Only One of You'
Lyrics
Now there's ninety-nine kinds of candy bars
There are various types of candy bars available.
Heaven knows there must be a billion stars
Expressing the vastness of the universe with countless stars.
Lots of candy bars, 'bout a billion stars
Reiterating the abundance of candy bars and stars.
But there's only one of you
Despite the multitude of things, there is only one unique person like you.
There's an ample number of apple trees
Highlighting the numerous apple trees in existence.
Seven million fish in the seven seas
An exaggerated number of fish in the seas emphasizing abundance.
Lots of apple trees, more than seven seas
Comparing the plentiful apple trees to the vastness of the seas.
But there's only one of you
Emphasizing the uniqueness of the individual despite abundance.
So tell me that you'll always care
Asking for assurance that the person will always care.
And tell me your love is mine alone to share
Requesting exclusive commitment and love from the person.
If you leave me, I'll be a lonely one
Expressing loneliness if the person leaves.
Don't cha know you're my one and only one
Affirming the person's irreplaceable role in the singer's life.
And there's only one of you
Reiterating the uniqueness and irreplaceability of the person.
There's a great abundance of coconuts
Pointing out the abundance of coconuts.
And there's even more if's 'n' ands 'n' buts
Highlighting the prevalence of conditional situations ('if's 'n' ands 'n' but's).
Lots of coconuts, if's 'n' and's 'n' but's
Comparing the abundance of coconuts to the conditional nature of life.
But there's only one of you
Reiterating that despite abundance, the person is unique.
There's a wide selection of magazines
Noting the wide variety of magazines available.
And a zillion Brazilian coffee beans
Highlighting an exaggerated number of Brazilian coffee beans.
Lots of magazines, loads of coffee beans
Comparing the variety of magazines and coffee beans to the uniqueness of the person.
But there's only one of you
Emphasizing the singular nature of the individual amidst variety.
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