[5] In the same interview, Key said: "We usually have everything written, ready to go before we go in there [studio], but it was really fun because we built it from the ground up.

[4][5] Yellowcard released "Only One" in the United States in June 2004[1] as the third single from Ocean Avenue.

Nick Madsen of IGN, in review of the album, wrote: "...'Only One', Ryan Key weaves a sad tale of love lost by choice.

One of the few depressing songs on the album this track sees Key stealing the show with heart-wrenching melodies and desperate vocals.

Honesty is a trend throughout this album and this song is a prime example of how sincerity can up the ante in the emotional department.

The lyrics explore the ensuing frustration which occurs when two people are in love but cannot make their relationship work.