"The One" (stylized as "THE ONE.") is a song by American singer and songwriter Kesha. It was released on June 27, 2025, by her own self-titled record label as the fifth single from her sixth studio album, Period (2025). The single was written and produced by Kesha, with additional writing and production credit to Zhone. The song debuted and peaked at number 1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart.
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Background and release
The title of "The One", like all of the other singles, was first teased after it was shown to be one of the character names in the "Joyride" music video.
Composition
"The One" is a "massive, shiny pop song" where Kesha sings about "overcoming relentless heartbreaks only to truly find herself" and "[Kesha] reflecting on her stardom and success, saying she’s found “the love” and declaring herself as The One".
Critical reception
Mary Chiney of Beats Per Minute considered "The One" a standout track on Kesha's Period, "featuring all the essential elements of a solid pop song." Conversely, Slant Magazine's Paul Attard found it "over-produced", sounding "like something Katy Perry might have released a decade ago", and added that it's missing "that spark or X-factor" that would make it fun.
Track listing
"The One" – EP
"The One" – 3:24
"Boy Crazy" – 2:28
"Yippee-Ki-Yay" – 2:37
"Delusional" – 3:34
"Joyride" – 2:30