Craig McLachlan first appeared on television in a guest role on the soap Sons and Daughters in late 1986. He then became very well known in 1987 when he landed the role of Henry Ramsay, brother of Kylie Minogue's character Charlene, in Neighbours. Two years later, he defected to rival show Home and Away, playing schoolteacher Grant Mitchell.
McLachlan has also had success as a singer, capitalising on his popularity in Neighbours to score Australian and UK hit singles with pop tunes such as his remake of the Bo Diddley song "Mona" (AUS#3 / UK#2, 1990), "Amanda" (AUS#23 / UK#19, 1990), and "On My Own" (AUS#23, 1991).
In 1993 he starred as Danny Zuko in the popular West End revival of the musical Grease alongside Deborah Gibson. Also in that year he married Australian actress Rachel Friend whom he met on the set of Neighbours. They divorced in 1994. Their characters Bronwyn and Henry had also earlier married in Neighbours.
In 1995 McLachlan appeared in the popular British television series Bugs. He played the role of a free-lance agent and electronics expert, who along with his colleagues worked covertly to combat terrorist threats. McLachlan left the show at the end of the third series due to a disagreement with the show's producers and director.
in 1995 he appeared in Catherine the Great alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jeanne Moreau and Omar Sharif.
In 2001, Craig had a breakthrough with the American movie Superfire, where he played a firemen who died at the end of the movie. In 2004, Craig got a recurring role as Kane Morgan in the popular show McLeod's Daughters, but left the show at the fourth season.
In 2005 he starred as Jeff Kennard in the Australian film Hating Alison Ashley, with fellow Neighbours star Delta Goodrem and McLeod's Daughters co-star Rachael Carpani. In 2006, he appeared in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival as a stand-up comedian. His career as a stand-up also included an infamous appearance on the NRL Footy Show where he was heckled by the audience.
Grease
Craig McLachlan Lyrics
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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
Nothing left, nothing left for me to do
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)
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)
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
In the song "Grease" by Craig McLachlan, the singer is describing their intense physical and emotional reactions to the person they are singing to. The first verse begins with the singer saying that they are experiencing chills, and they feel like they are losing control. They attribute this to the power that the other person is supplying, as it is electrifying. The chorus is the singer demanding that the other person "shape up" and be the kind of man they need in order to be true to their heart. They repeat that the other person is "the one that I want" and that they are the one the singer needs.
The second verse is directed towards the person the singer is singing to, and it talks about how the other person may be too shy to express their affection. The singer encourages the other person to meditate in their direction and feel their way towards them. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, with the singer continuing to declare that the other person is the one they want and need. Finally, the song ends with the singer asking if the other person is sure that they can give the singer what they need, and the response is that they are sure down deep inside.
Line by Line Meaning
I got chills, they're multiplying
I have an intense feeling of excitement that is getting stronger
And I'm losing control
I am no longer able to contain my feelings
'Cause the power you're supplying
Because the energy you are providing
It's electrifying!
It's incredibly exciting!
You better shape up, 'cause I need a man
You need to get your act together because I need a real partner
And my heart is set on you
I have my heart set on you as my partner
You better shape up, you better understand
You need to get your act together and understand that I am serious
To my heart, I must be true
I need to be true to my own feelings and desires
Nothing left, nothing left for me to do
There is nothing else I can do but pursue you
You're the one that I want (You are the one I want)
You are the person that I desire to be with the most
Oo-oo-oo, honey
An expression of affection or endearment
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
You are the person that I desire to be with the most
Oo-oo-oo, honey
An expression of affection or endearment
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
You are the person that I desire to be with the most
Oo-oo-oo, the one I need (One I need)
You are the person that I need in my life the most
Oh, yes, indeed (Yes indeed)
An expression of strong agreement or affirmation
If you're filled with affection
If you have a lot of love or fondness for someone
You're too shy to convey
You are too nervous or hesitant to express your feelings
Meditate in my direction
Think about me and focus on me
Feel your way
Allow your feelings to guide you
I better shape up, 'cause you need a man
I need to improve and become a better partner for you
I need a man who can keep me satisfied
I need a partner who can make me happy and fulfill my needs
I better shape up if I'm gonna prove
I need to improve if I want to show you that I am a good partner
You better prove that my faith is justified
You need to show me that I can trust you and that my feelings for you are justified
Are you sure?
Do you really mean what you are saying?
Yes, I'm sure down deep inside
Yes, I am absolutely certain and confident in my feelings
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Farrar
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