One and Only YOU

by Michael McLean

"There is a place here that only YOU can fill

And this empty space awaits the magic YOU instill

For YOUr warm embrace does what nothing else can do

YOU’re second to none because YOU’re the one and only YOU."

"Something was missing until YOU came along

And someone’s been wishing YOU would fill their heart with song

For no other melody can touch them like YOU do

Their song goes unsung if not for the one and only YOU."

"So don’t waste your energy chasing some destiny

YOU were not sent here to claim

That isn’t the reason YOU came and YOU know that it’s true.

YOU cannot truly be anything else

So reach for the best in YOUrself

YOU’re more than a miracle

YOU’re the original YOU."

"And if YOU should wonder if this could be the truth

The hearts you have lifted up

Are more than living proof

And if you are listening a message is coming through

With thanks from above, and love for the one

And only YOU

For not other melody can touch us like you do

And this song is sung, with love for the one and only YOU."

I love the lyrics to this song by a popular LDS musician which praises each of us and our uniqueness. Yet so many of us try to be different, to compete, to become like others rather than become the very best person we can be.