The Only Ones Lyrics – David Gray

The Only Ones Lyrics by David Gray is a brand-new English song in the voice of popular artist David Gray, featured in the album “Dear Life”. The lyrics of this song reflect a journey of introspection, devotion, and shared humanity. The artist explores themes of faith, connection, and the pursuit of meaning in life, often contrasted with moments of disillusionment. Vivid imagery, such as scarecrows, cathedrals, and nature, conveys the fragility of belief and the collective experiences that define existence. The song culminates in a reflection on Earth’s beauty, emphasizing the shared identity of “the only ones” inhabiting this pale blue dot.

Genre: Pop

Country: UK

Song Release Date: January 17, 2025

Album Release Date: January 17, 2025

After released accompanied by a music video, “The Only Ones” quickly gained popularity in United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Canada & Australia

Dive into the full lyrics below and immerse yourself in the emotions and storytelling that make this song unforgettable.


The Only Ones Lyrics

Through the doorway in my head
Voice of morning called
I followed where it lead
Swore the oath and so was wed
To the only ones

I traded in my disbelief
Stood with multitudes
And broke the bread of grief
Rode the thermals, swam the reef
With the only ones

Scarecrows pulling at their stuffing
Seeing something where there’s nothing
Court arise
Try to throw it, it ain’t sticking
Nerves are frying up like chicken
Put the wool back over our eyes

Great cathedral bell it rang
Draped a jewelled cloth
Upon the bloodied fang
Shut my eyelids tight and sang
For the only ones
The only ones


Scarecrows pulling at their stuffing
Seeing something where there’s nothing
Court arise
Try to throw it, it ain’t sticking
Nerves are frying up like chicken
Put the wool back over our eyes

Mighty headlands coloured rose
Fellow creatures breaking cover to disclose
Time’s blood is poetry
Never prose
So say the only ones

At the edge of what is not
Turn the camera ’round and take a final shot
Of home, sweet home, yeah, this
Pale blue dot
The only ones

The only ones
The only ones
The only ones
The only ones
The only ones


The Only Ones (MV)


Audio Credits

Artist : David Gray
Album : Dear Life
Lyrics : David Gray, Ben De Vries
Music : Ben De Vries, David Gray
Label : Laugh a Minute Records