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.
You're The One That I Want
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
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
The lyrics of the song "You're the One That I Want" by Craig McLachlan are about two people who have strong feelings for each other and are hesitant to express them. The first verse talks about how the attraction between the two of them is so intense that it's almost overwhelming. They both need and want each other, but they also feel a lack of control over their desires. This feeling is intensified by the power that the other person possesses over them, making it almost electrifying.
In the second verse, the person singing is asking the other to shape up and be the man that they need in their life. They are determined to stay true to their heart and love only the person they want. They are confident that they have found the right person, but they need assurance from the other that their feelings are reciprocated. The other person is cautious, but the singer knows they are sure deep down inside.
The chorus repeats the same phrase several times, emphasizing the intensity of their feelings and their certainty that they have found the right person for them. The bridge of the song speaks to the other person who may be too shy to express their emotions, and encourages them to meditate in the singer's direction and feel their way towards expressing their feelings.
Overall, the song is about two people who have found a powerful connection that they want to act on, but they need reassurance from the other person that they feel the same way. The song is a classic love song, full of passion and determination to be with the one that they want.
Line by Line Meaning
I got chills, they're multiplying
I am filled with excitement and anticipation
And I'm losing control
I am overwhelmed with emotions and cannot contain myself
'Cause the power you're supplying
Your influence is so strong that it is affecting me deeply
It's electrifying!
I am entranced and energized by you
You better shape up, 'cause I need a man
I require a partner who is strong and capable
And my heart is set on you
I am deeply in love with you
You better shape up, you better understand
You need to improve yourself to meet my expectations
To my heart, I must be true
I will only follow my heart's desires
Nothing left, nothing left for me to do
I have done all that I can and now it is up to you
You're the one that I want (You are the one I want)
You are my ideal partner
Oo-oo-oo, honey
Expressing affection towards the partner
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
You are the only one who can fulfill my desires
Oo-oo-oo, the one I need (One I need)
You are the one who completes me
Oh, yes, indeed (Yes indeed)
Absolutely
If you're filled with affection
If you have strong feelings for me
You're too shy to convey
But are too nervous to express them overtly
Meditate in my direction
Send me mental love and affection
Feel your way
Let your intuition guide you towards expressing your love
I better shape up, 'cause you need a man
I need to improve myself to meet your expectations
I need a man who can keep me satisfied
I require a partner who can fulfill my desires
I better shape up if I'm gonna prove
I must improve myself to show you that I am worthy
You better prove that my faith is justified
You need to demonstrate that you are the partner I am looking for
Are you sure?
Do you really think you can be the partner I need?
Yes, I'm sure down deep inside
I am confident that you can be the partner I need
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Farrar
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