Born in Bloomington, Indiana into a musical family, he began performing as a duo with his brother before going on to a successful solo career in country music. In 1956, Helms made his way to Nashville, Tennessee where he signed a recording contract with Decca Records. The following year would be filled with astonishing successes. Helms' first single in 1957 titled "Fraulein" went to No. 1 on the country music charts and made it into the Top 40 on the pop music charts. Later that same year he released "My Special Angel" that also went to No. 1 on the country charts and entered the Top 10 on Billboard magazines pop music charts, peaking at No. 7.
Released just a few days before Christmas of 1957, his song "Jingle Bell Rock" was a big hit but uniquely, it re-emerged four out of the next five years and sold so well that it repeated each time as a top hit and became a Christmas classic still played to this day.
Bobby Helms continued touring and recording for the next three decades. His pioneering contribution to the genre has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Helms spent most of his later years living just outside of Martinsville, Indiana, until the time of his death from emphysema and asthma in 1997.
You're The One
Bobby Helms Lyrics
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I saw you standing there the sunlight in your hair
I love you then and there you're the one
I saw you look my way that bright and sunny day
The heavens heard me say you're the one
You're the one the only one
Such a pity such a shame I didn't even know your name
But then you smiled at me your smile was one to see
My heart and I agreed you're the one
But then you smiled at me your smile was one to see
My heart and I agreed you're the one
(You're the only one)
In Bobby Helms's song You're the One, the lyrics speak of a profound attraction towards someone. The singer sees a person standing in the sunlight, and immediately falls in love with them. The sun's rays highlight their hair, and this person becomes a beacon of light to the singer. The singer acknowledges that this person is the only one for them. Later, the person looks towards the singer, and the singer's words reach the heavens above, confirming their deep connection. The person is the only one for the singer, and this feeling is expressed repeatedly in the lyrics.
Towards the end of the song, the person smiles at the singer, and this smile is so beautiful that it confirms the singer's belief that this person is the one for them. The smile becomes a point of agreement for the singer and their heart. The song expresses a deep and powerful connection between two people based solely on the singer's perception of the person's beauty and smile.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you standing there the sunlight in your hair
As soon as I laid my eyes on you, I noticed how the rays of the sun made your hair shine, and I fell in love with you.
I love you then and there you're the one
Without any hesitation or doubt, I knew that you were the one for me, and I loved you instantly.
I saw you look my way that bright and sunny day
On that beautiful day full of clear skies and warm sunrays, I saw you cast a glance towards me.
The heavens heard me say you're the one
I silently prayed to the heavens above, stating that you were the one I wanted to spend my life with.
You're the one the only one
Out of all the people in the world, you are the only one for me.
You're brighter fun than the summer sun
Compared to the bright and warm summer sun, you are even more radiant and enjoyable to be around.
Such a pity such a shame I didn't even know your name
It's unfortunate that at that moment, I didn't even know what to call you or how to introduce myself to you.
But then you smiled at me your smile was one to see
When you flashed your smile towards me, it was a beautiful sight to behold, and it brought joy to my heart.
My heart and I agreed you're the one
Upon seeing your radiant smile, my heart and I reached a mutual agreement that you were the one I have been searching for.
(You're the only one)
You are truly the only one that I love and cherish with all my heart and soul.
Contributed by Evelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.