The One

About this song

The song is linked to the album's other tracks, which mostly deal with ending relationships that have already run their course. Andrew Taggart has said the songs are often drawn from personal experiences, and the group's writing sessions start with each writer sharing issues they want to discuss. The lead single was inspired by Taggart's feelings of guilt about being absorbed in his work and worrying it would affect his relationships. Alex Pall teased bits of the melody on Twitter on the last day of rehearsal for the Memories...Do Not Open Tour, and Snapchat created a branded filter for its release.

What it's about

The song is a ballad about a neglectful partner who is too afraid to end the relationship.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Covered once, including “The One (Instrumental) by Molotov Cocktail Piano”.
• Written by Scott Harris, Emily Warren and Andrew Taggart.
• Produced by DJ Swivel and The Chainsmokers.