Mariah collaborated with rapper Twista on “One And Only,” a song from her 2005 album, The Emancipation Of Mimi. “I got the track from a really hot producer named Traxster, who had actually initially made that beat for Twista to rhyme on,” Mariah said about the song's creative process. “I didn't even know that when I got the record and I just started writing it and it happened to be in that kind of fast singing, rhythmic style, just naturally cause that's kind where the beat was taking me. And I happened to run into Twista backstage at a show in LA, and I was like, ‘Oh, I have this beat and I love it, it would be so great if you could get on it.’ I'm a big fan and he was just so cool. I was so happy that he's on it cause I'm a really big fan of his. I think his style is amazing.”
I'm lookin' for my one and only
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
So so lonely
I'm lookin' for my one and only
I'm riding home in pain again baby
But that don't mean shit to you
You're currently engaged
In an intimate conversation
With a young groupie or two
They say “players only love you
When they're playing games”
Still I gave my heart to you
I should have stayed away
Like my friends all told me to
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
So so lonely
I'm lookin' for my one and only
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
Why can't I find my one and only
See I'm looking for a man
That'll rub me slow
Make me sing real high
When he goes down low
But see it ain't just a physical thing
He's gotta treat me affectionately
And I gotta know he won't betray my trust
Just like every other motherfucker does
Is this just an impossible dream baby
Too elusive to pursue
It's been such a sad
And windy road for me
Just searchin' for the truth
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
So so lonely
I'm lookin' for my one and only
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
Why can't I find my one and only
Twista:
Now you know I'm rollin' Beamer and a Benz
And I'm dishing out ends
Why you trippin' on a player, baller
Having bitter conversations while we rollin' on twenty fours
And I know you got doubts
Why you listen to what people talk about
You ain't figured out why they call you
The heffa steady hating cause you rolling on twenty fours
See how you money flow
You dressed in designer clothes from head to the toe
You ain't satisfied, well tell me what you looking for
(I'm looking for my one and only)
Well I'll be you one and only
If you give me a chance I'll make the change for you girl
I know I ain't been the most faithful nigga in the world
But let's stay together so we can shine like pearls
Spit it to you while I fill a swisha with fire
To kiss you lips I desire
Twist and Mariah, together like the grip and the tire
(I'm looking for my one and only)
Well come on shawty let me make it better
We can do whatever, while we sittin' on suede and leather
Feeling through the city while we rolling chrome and
Let's kick it in the Chi, I know I messed up with you I ain't gon' lie
I knew you was feeling you really know you guy
But baby girl I ain't mean to blow your high
Let me pick the pieces up and put 'em back together
Cause I wanna be with you, don't wanna leave you lonely
Ride with you like the homie, never no phony
Shawty can I be you one and only
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
So so lonely
I'm lookin' for my one and only
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
Why can't I find my one and only
Repeat
Written by M. Carey, S. Lindley, S. Mitchell.
Produced by The Legendary Traxster and Mariah Carey.
