Released as a single in the spring of 1978, "You're the One That I Want" reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated June 10th. It also reached the top of the charts in the UK (where it remains the 5th biggest selling in history), Australia, Germany, and France. It is estimated to have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide.
You're the One That I Want
Grease Lyrics
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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
Nothing left, nothing 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?
'Cause (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)
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)
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)
The lyrics to the famous song "You're The One That I Want" from the musical and movie Grease are about the electrifying attraction between two people. The first verse starts with the singer expressing their intense feelings by saying they have chills that keep multiplying and they are losing control. The power they feel comes from the other person's supply, and it is electrifying. The second verse is about the singer explaining to their partner that they need a man and that their heart is set on them. They urge their partner to understand this and that they must be true to their heart. The chorus repeats the lines "You're the one that I want" and "The one I need," affirming the singer's strong feelings for their partner.
The second half of the song is a duet between the two singers, and the singer urges their partner to "shape up." The partner might be too shy to express their affection, and the singer encourages them to meditate in their direction and feel their way. They both acknowledge that they need each other and that they need to prove that their faith in each other is justified. The chorus is repeated several times, emphasizing the strong feelings and the undeniable desire between the two of them.
Overall, the song is about the intense chemistry and attraction between two people who are "the one" for each other. The chorus repeats this phrase several times, confirming the singers' strong feelings for their partner, and emphasizing the fact that they are the only one for them.
Line by Line Meaning
I got chills, they're multiplyin'
I'm experiencing a sudden, intense feeling of excitement or fear that's spreading through my body
And I'm losin' control
I'm struggling to maintain composure and keep a calm mind
'Cause the power you're supplyin'
The energy and influence you're providing me with
It's electrifyin'!
It's causing an excited, awe-inspiring reaction
You better shape up, 'cause I need a man
You should improve yourself and become a better person because I'm looking for a companion
And my heart is set on you
My emotions and desires are strongly focused on you
You better shape up, you better understand
You need to make a change and comprehend what I'm trying to say
To my heart I must be true
I need to be honest and loyal to my emotions and desires
Nothing left, nothing left for me to do
I have no options, no alternatives and no choices
You're the one that I want (You are the one I want)
You are the person that I'm deeply attracted to and desire
Ooh ooh ooh, honey
An affectionate, sweet expression to emphasize the point
If you're filled with affection
If you have an overwhelming feeling of fondness and love
You're too shy to convey
You're hesitant and reluctant to express your emotions and feelings
Meditate in my direction
Focus your mind and thoughts towards me
Feel your way
Let your emotions guide you
I better shape up, 'cause you need a man
I need to improve myself because you're in search of a companion
I need a man who can keep me satisfied
I require someone who can make me happy and content
I better shape up if I'm gonna prove
I must improve myself if I intend to demonstrate my worthiness
You better prove that my faith is justified
You need to validate my trust and confidence in you
Are you sure?
Do you really mean what you're saying?
'Cause (yes) I'm sure down deep inside
I'm absolutely positive deep within myself
The one I need (The one I need)
The person I require in my life
Oh, yes, indeed (Yes, indeed)
An expression of affirmation and agreement
Contributed by Scarlett P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Yho lo veo en 2022
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@Glitch_Crazed
Grease Live probably aint gonna have nothing on this
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It didn't
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I thought it did. I preferred Julianne as Sandy
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