You're the One
Dennis Winslow Robert J. Walsh Ronn L. Chick Lyrics
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I may be wrong but I think you're swell
I like your style say, I think it's marvelous
I'm always wrong so how can I tell
Deuces to me are all aces
Life is to me just a bore
Faces are all open spaces
You came along say I think you're wonderful
I think you're grand but I may be wrong
I may be wrong but I think you're wonderful
I may be wrong but I think you're swell
I like your style say, I really think it's marvelous
I'm always wrong so how can I tell
Deuces to me are all aces
Life is to me just a bore
Faces are all open spaces
You might be John Barrymore
You came along say I think you're wonderful
I think you're grand but I may be wrong
You said that Edison would never make that light
You laughed at Mr. Franklin with his key and kite
The point of the song is I'm always wrong
But with you baby I'm oh so right.
In this song, the singer is expressing their admiration for someone, saying they think the person is wonderful and they like their style. The singer acknowledges that they may not always be right in their opinions, but they believe that this person is an exception.
The lyrics use playful language and wordplay, with lines like "Deuces to me are all aces" and "Faces are all open spaces" adding to the lighthearted and fun tone of the song. The singer also makes references to historical figures like John Barrymore, Thomas Edison, and Ben Franklin, using them as examples of people who were doubted or underestimated but ultimately proved themselves to be successful.
In the end, the singer emphasizes their belief that despite their tendency to be wrong, they are confident in their feelings for this person, saying "But with you baby I'm oh so right."
Line by Line Meaning
I may be wrong but I think you're wonderful
Despite the possibility of inaccuracy, I believe you are splendid
I may be wrong but I think you're swell
Perhaps I am mistaken, but I believe you are excellent
I like your style say, I think it's marvelous
Your manner of being is truly exceptional and impressive to me
I'm always wrong so how can I tell
As a habit, my judgments tend to be incorrect, so I am unsure of my own perception
Deuces to me are all aces
In my experience, something that others may consider of lesser value holds great significance
Life is to me just a bore
To me, existence seems uninteresting and tedious
Faces are all open spaces
People's external appearances reveal little about who they are inside
You might be John Barrymore
You have the possibility of possessing great talent and success, like the well-known actor
You came along say I think you're wonderful
Since you have entered my life, I have come to believe that you are remarkable
I think you're grand but I may be wrong
I believe that you are exceptional, but I acknowledge the potential for error in my judgment
You said that Edison would never make that light
You expressed doubt about Edison's invention of the lightbulb
You laughed at Mr. Franklin with his key and kite
You found amusement in Mr. Franklin's experimental use of a kite and key
The point of the song is I'm always wrong
The theme of the song is the singer's frequent inaccuracy
But with you baby I'm oh so right.
However, in regards to you specifically, I am confident in my correctness and judgment
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HENRY SULLIVAN, RUSKIN HARRY
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