One Night
Jay Sean · Me Against Myself [2004]
when i gave you a sign
'coz this is...not what we planned to do
I thought we talked it out
you told me that you aint mine
at the time you..
understood it was only for the night
Babe you know
(Ay-ay-ay)
gotta let go
come'n don't cry
was only one night
Babe you know
(Ay-ay-ay)
gotta let go
come'n don't cry
was only one night
All these text messages
asking me 'bout my day
I told you, you can't allow this now
Coz I'm not ready girl (no, no)
you can't persuade me to stay
girl I liked you, understand it was only for the night you,
told me that,
that you wanna act,
like i told you i commit, girl it's more than i can give
'Coz this all night plan,
turned ' a one night stand
into more than we agreed
Can't give you what you need, baby
Babe you know
(Ay-ay-ay)
gotta let go
come'n don't cry
was only one night
Babe you know
(Ay-ay-ay)
gotta let go
come'n don't cry
it was only one night
Girl can't you see that your hurt,
how different that you could go back on your word
how am i suppose to change what hurts
It's too late
girl I'm starting to believe that we made a mistake
It was...
One night
baby when you told me that it would be alright
now your telling all your friends
that I'm your man..
I don't understand (Ooohhh Ooohhh)
Babe you know
(Ay-ay-ay)
gotta let go
come'n don't cry
(Ay-ay-ay)
was only one night
Babe you know
(Ay-ay-ay)
gotta let go
come'n don't cry
(Ay-ay-ay)
it was only one night
Babe you know
(Ay-ay-ay)
gotta let go
come'n don't cry
(Ay-ay-ay)
it was only one night
Babe you know
(Ay-ay-ay)
gotta let go
come'n don't cry
(Ay-ay-ay)
it was only one night
(Ooohhhh)
One Night
One Night stands as a defining track from Jay Sean's early career, appearing on his 2004 debut album Me Against Myself. Released during a period when British R&B and dance-pop were gaining significant traction in the UK, the recording showcases Sean's smooth vocal delivery and his ability to blend soulful melodies with contemporary production. As part of his initial body of work, the song helped establish his signature sound before he achieved global superstardom in the following decade. The track remains a testament to his early exploration of rhythmic pop structures and emotional storytelling. Listeners familiar with his later hits will recognize the foundational elements present here, marking an important chapter in his discography as he transitioned from a local favorite to an international act.