On bonus footage on his '' Live in Barcelona '' DVD , John states that he felt an intense connection to Taupin 's lyrics for " The One " in light of his personal circumstances around the time of making the album , in particular the line " For each man in his time is Cain until he walks along the beach . " John performed the song at the 1992 VMAs , and it was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 1993 Grammy Awards . The music video was directed by Russell Mulcahy
1993 Grammy Awards
35th Annual Grammy Awards
The One (Elton John song)