You're the One That I Want
Cory Monteith and Lea Michele Lyrics


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I got chills.
They're multiplyin'.
And I'm losin' control.
'Cause the power
You're supplyin'
It's electrifyin'

You better shape up,
'Cause I need a man
And my heart is set on you (And my heart is set on you)
You better shape up;
You better understand
To my heart I must be true.

Nothin' left, nothin' left for me to do.

You're the one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
Hu, hu, hu honey.
The one I need (What I need)
Oh, yes indeed.(yes indeed)

If you're filled
With affection
You're to shy to convey,
Meditate in my direction.
Feel your way.

I better shape up,
'Cause you need a man
I need a man
Who can keep me satisfied. (Who can keep me satisfied)
I better shape up
If I'm gonna prove
Oh, you better prove
That my faith is justified.

Are you sure? Yes, I'm sure down deep inside.

You're the one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
Hu, hu, hu honey.
The one I need (What I need)
Oh, yes indeed.(Yes indeed)

You're the one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
Hu, hu, hu honey.
The one I need (What I need)
Oh, yes indeed.(Yes indeed)

You're the one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
Hu, hu, hu honey.
The one I need (What I need)
Oh, yes indeed (Yes indeed)





You're the one that I want.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "You're the One That I Want" by Cory Monteith and Lea Michele is a duet cover of the popular song from the musical Grease. The song talks about two people who are attracted to each other, and as they both realize this, their emotions are described as powerful and uncontrollable, like electricity. The phrase "I got chills, they're multiplying, and I'm losing control" reflects this intense emotion. Both the man and the woman want each other, but they demand that their partner shape up to fit their ideals of what they want in a man or woman. At the end, the two sing the chorus repeatedly, declaring that they have found the one they want and need.


The song reflects the themes and attitudes of the musical Grease, which is set in the 1950s and explores teenage love, rebellion, and social norms. The lyrics of "You're the One That I Want" reflect the characters' struggles to conform to social expectations while also following their hearts. The line "to my heart, I must be true" suggests that love conquers all and that the characters will follow their passions even if it goes against social expectations. The song is a celebration of love as a passionate force that cannot be controlled.


Line by Line Meaning

I got chills.
I am feeling overwhelmed with excitement.


They're multiplyin'.
The feeling of excitement is increasing and spreading throughout my body.


And I'm losin' control.
I am starting to lose control of my emotions and actions because of this overwhelming excitement.


'Cause the power You're supplyin' It's electrifyin'
Your energy and presence are so powerful that it is making me feel alive and energized like electricity.


You better shape up, 'Cause I need a man And my heart is set on you (And my heart is set on you)
I need a man who can meet my standards and expectations, and I have already set my heart on you to be that man.


You better shape up; You better understand To my heart I must be true.
You need to improve yourself for me and understand that I will always follow my heart and be true to it.


Nothin' left, nothin' left for me to do.
There is nothing else for me to do but to love you and hope you feel the same way.


You're the one that I want. (You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey. The one that I want. (You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey. The one that I want (You are the one I want) Hu, hu, hu honey. The one I need (What I need) Oh, yes indeed.(yes indeed)
You are the only one I want and need, and I am sure of it.


If you're filled With affection You're too shy to convey, Meditate in my direction. Feel your way.
If you are feeling affection but too shy to express it, focus on me and let your feelings guide your actions.


I better shape up, 'Cause you need a man I need a man Who can keep me satisfied. (Who can keep me satisfied) I better shape up If I'm gonna prove Oh, you better prove That my faith is justified.
I also need a man who can fulfill me, and if you want to be that man, you need to step up and prove yourself to me.


Are you sure? Yes, I'm sure down deep inside.
I am completely sure of my feelings towards you, and it is a deep and genuine emotion.


You're the one that I want. (You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey. The one that I want. (You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey. The one that I want (You are the one I want) Hu, hu, hu honey. The one I need (What I need) Oh, yes indeed.(Yes indeed)
You are the only one that I want and need, and my feelings are strong and true.


You're the one that I want.
You are the one I want and need, and I am sure of it.




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Michelle Michael

I got chills, they're multiplying
And I'm losing control
'Cause the power you're supplying
It's electrifying!

[Pre-Chorus: Sandy + Danny]
You better shape up, 'cause I need a man
And my heart is set on you
You better shape up, you better understand
To my heart, I must be true
Nothing left, nothing left for me to do

[Chorus: Danny + Sandy (Cast)]
You're the one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo-oo-oo, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo-oo-oo, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo-oo-oo, the one I need (one I need)
Oh, yes, indeed (yes indeed)

[Verse 2: Sandy]
If you're filled with affection
You're too shy to convey
Meditate in my direction
Feel your way

[Pre-Chorus 2: Danny + Sandy]
I better shape up, cause you need a man
I need a man who can keep me satisfied
I better shape up if I'm gonna prove
You better prove that my faith is justified
Are you sure?
Yes, I'm sure down deep inside [Both]

[Chorus: Danny + Sandy (Cast)]
You're the one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo-oo-oo, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo-oo-oo, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo-oo-oo, the one I need (one I need)
Oh, yes, indeed (yes indeed)

You're the one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo-oo-oo, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo-oo-oo, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo-oo-oo, the one I need (one I need)
Oh, yes, indeed (yes indeed)

You're the one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo-oo-oo, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo-oo-oo, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Oo-oo-oo, the one I need (one I need)
Oh, yes, indeed (yes indeed)



danessi🧟‍♀️

I got chills, they're multiplying
And I'm losing control
'Cause the power you're supplying
It's electrifying
You better shape up
'Cause I need a man
And my heart is set on you
You better shape up
You better understand
To my heart I must be true
Nothin' left, nothin' left for me to do
You're the one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need (the one I need)
Oh, yes indeed (yes, indeed)
If you're filled with affection
You're too shy to convey
Meditate in my direction
Feel your way
I better shape up
'Cause you need a man
I need a man
Who can keep me satisfied
I better shape up
If I'm gonna prove
You better prove
That my faith is justified
Are you sure?
Yes, I'm sure down deep inside
You're the one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need (the one I need)
Oh, yes indeed (yes, indeed)
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The one I need (the one I need)
Oh, yes indeed (yes, indeed)
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lyrics

I got chills, they're multiplyin'
And I'm losin' control
'Cause the power you're supplyin'
It's electrifyin'

You better shape up
'Cause I need a man and my heart is set on you
You better shape up
You better understand, to my heart I must be true

Nothin' left, nothin' left for me to do

You're the one that I want
(You are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
(You are the one I want, want)

Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
(You are the one I want, want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need, oh yes, indeed


I better shape up 'cause you need a man
I need a man who can keep me satisfied
I better shape up if I'm gonna prove
You better prove that my faith is justified

Are you sure?
Yes, I'm sure down deep inside

You're the one that I want
(You are the one I want, want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
(You are the one I want, want)

Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
(You are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need, oh yes, indeed

You're the one that I want
(You are the one I want, want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
(You are the one I want, want)

Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
(You are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need, oh yes, indeed

You're the one that I want



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Ana Luisa

I love Rachel and Finn, but Marley's voice sounded so perfect in this,that i wanted more time for her to sing😔

Emi Toñanes

Samee

simplyxviolet

Fr

Adrián Cordero

Fr, the original team dream was very unnecessary

Lisa Cabana

She sounds a lot like Olivia.

lavotic forever

Fax

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zhaohan chen

Marley is perfect. Her voice, her look and her personality. There should've been more solos and a more complete and better storyline for her. This character is soooo underrated.

XX?!77

Fr

Madmax

Without a doubt.

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Luki AGB

I love how Tina is the only one who survives the whole performance sksksk

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