Jessi Colter & Waylon Jennings - I Ain't the One (performed feb 26,1972)(Stereo)

this is one of the few performances on TV that we see husband & wife performing together on stage.They were married from 1969 to 2002.Jessi was married before that to Deane Eddy from 1962 to 1968...the song comes from Jessi's debut album 'A Country Star Is Born' which was produced by Chet Atkins & released April 1970 by RCA Victor.Jessi would move to Capitol Records in 1974 & release 'I'm Not Lisa' in January of '75.
The song "I Ain't The One" by Waylon Jennings & Jessi Colter conveys a clear message of self-awareness and refusal to be taken advantage of in a relationship. The lyrics emphasize that the singer is not the person the listener is searching for, someone who will unquestioningly give everything without considering their own well-being.

The lines "If you're looking for someone who won't care how you live" and "If you're looking for someone who's only loving you" indicate that the singer is not willing to be a passive participant in a one-sided relationship. They refuse to be with someone who expects unconditional love and support while disregarding their own feelings and needs.

The refrain, "I ain't the one to let you do what you want to," reveals the singer's refusal to stand idly by and allow themselves to be disrespected or mistreated. They will not tolerate their partner's lies or accept being taken for granted.

The verses also suggest that the singer recognizes their own worth and value. They understand that they deserve to be with someone who appreciates and reciprocates their love genuinely. Lines such as "I ain't the one who'll go on loving you no matter what you do" highlight the singer's refusal to continue giving love blindly, regardless of their partner's actions.

The outro reiterates the sentiment expressed throughout the song, that the singer is not the one the listener should be seeking. It encourages the listener to keep searching for someone else who may be more compatible and willing to accept their desired relationship dynamic.

Overall, "I Ain't The One" is a song about self-respect, setting boundaries, and refusing to settle for less than what one deserves in a relationship.
Lyrics
If you're lookin' for someone who's got it all to give
If you lookin' for someone who won't care how you live
If you're lookin' for someone who's only lovin' you
I ain't the one I ain't the one

If you're lookin' for someone to dry your tears when you cry
If you're lookin' for someone to turn his back each time you lie
If you're lookin' for someone to walk on then walk by
But I ain't the one I ain't the one

I ain't the one to let you do what you want to
I ain't the one who sits still and let you be untrue
I ain't the one who'll go on lovin' you no matter what you do
I ain't the one I ain't the one

Just keep lookin' further down the road
You might find yourself someone who likes walkin' alone
Someone you'll play with and leave dead by the road
I ain't the one I ain't the one

I ain't the one I ain't the one
I ain't the one I ain't the one