branched out into music, but that is the opposite of how they began. After first being brought to life in Bagdasarian's 1950s novelty recordings under the name David Seville and the Chipmunks, the characters were an unprecedented success, and the singing Chipmunks and their manager were given life in several animated cartoon series and motion pictures.
The voices of the group were all performed by Bagdasarian, who sped up the playback to create the higher pitched, squeaky voices. This process was not entirely new; Bagdasarian had also used it for a previous novelty song project, "The Witch Doctor", but it was so unusual and well executed it earned the "trio" two Grammy Awards for engineering. Although the characters were fictional, they did release a long line of "real" albums and singles, with "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" becoming a number-one hit single in the United States. After his death in 1972, the voices of the Chipmunks were subsequently recorded by his son, Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., and his wife, Janice Karman, in all subsequent incarnations to date.
Only You
Alvin and The Chipmunks Lyrics
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Only you can make the darkness bright.
Only you and you alone
can thrill me like you do
and fill my heart with love for only you.
Only you can make this change in me,
for it's true, you are my destiny.
When you hold my hand,
I understand the magic that you do.
You're my dream come true,
my one and only you.
everytime she walks by I can't stop staring
hooked on her looks and that smile that she's wearing
she looks at me and I freeze, I can't go on
unless it's with you girl, cause you are the one, i got
so much to give, long as i live you're my only
one thing I cant stand's the thought of you lonely, so
open up your eyes, realize my love is true
and it's meant for o-only you
Only you and you alone
can thrill me like you do
and fill my heart with love for only you,
Only you
The Alvin and the Chipmunks' song "Only You" is a classic love song expressing the feelings of a person for their significant other. The song starts by expressing that there is something special about the other person that cannot be found elsewhere in the world. The lyrics use imagery contrasting light and dark to express that only the person can make a difference in his world and make it a better place. Their presence lights up the otherwise dark world, implying that they are the stars in his life that keep him going. The next verses express how the other person brings positive changes, and how their touch has a magical impact that cannot be explained easily. The song concludes by reiterating that the person is indeed his soulmate, the one and only.
Overall, the song's lyrics are simple yet profound, utilizing repetitive lines to express the deep feelings that the singer has for the other person. The song immerses the listeners into a romantic mood, painting a picture of what it feels like to be in love, to be with the one that makes us feel alive. Every line and every repetition adds meaning to the overall theme of the song, providing depth and emotion through the simplicity of the lyrics.
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Bogbert
This specific version of “only you” had been rattling around my brain for weeks and I only just realized this is where it came from
biancaispunk
Yes man! I've been singing this for weeks!
Natylie Bautista
Weewee me too
Elton Yescas
The soundtrack version of the song sounds more R&B than the movie version.
Kenny Mario
shiieeet I thought I was the only one! lollll
Elias Ponce
Same
American Trains & Elevators
Alvin and the Chipmunks brings back memories for me. My elementary school gym teacher used to play the soundtrack for us in class.
WesFly
The “only you” at 0:15 hits the soul
EvolutionTae
Someone understands meeee😭😭
Quandale_Dingle
@EvolutionTae same