You're the One That I Want
John Travolta/Olivia Newton John Lyrics
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'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
Nothing left, nothing left for me to do
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, 'n you're too shy to convey
Meditate 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 fate 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)
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
In "You're The One That I Want", the singer is expressing her feelings of anxiety and excitement towards a love interest. She describes getting chills that are multiplying and losing control because of the power that the other person is supplying, which is electrifying. It's as if she's overwhelmed by her feelings and desires towards the person she's singing to. Despite this, she urges the person to shape up because "they need a man" and her "heart is set on them". She encourages them to understand that she must be true to her heart and that there's nothing left for her to do. Toward the end of the song, the singer shifts the focus from herself to the person she's singing to, urging them to shape up and prove that their faith is justified.
Line by Line Meaning
I got chills
I am overwhelmed with emotion
They're multiplying
My emotions are intensifying
And I'm losing control
My emotions are overpowering me
Cause the power you're supplying
Your influence over me is incredibly strong
It's electrifying!
The effect you have on me is exciting and intense
You better shape up
You need to improve yourself
Cause I need a man
I'm seeking a partner
And my heart is set on you
I have chosen you as my desired partner
You better understand
You need to comprehend
To my heart I must be true
I need to remain faithful to my own feelings
Nothing left
I have no other options
Nothing left for me to do
I have no other choices to make
You're the one that I want
You are the person I desire
You are the one I want
You are the person I desire
Oh, honey
An affectionate term
The one that I want
You are the person I desire
Oh, the one I need
You are the person I need
Oh, yes indeed
Absolutely
If you're filled
If you are experiencing
With affection
Strong feelings of love
You're too shy to convey
You are too timid to express yourself
Better take my direction
You should follow my lead
Feel your way
Allow yourself to feel and act on your emotions
I need a man
I seek a partner
Who can keep me satisfied
I need someone who can fulfill me
If I'm gonna prove
If I am to demonstrate
That my faith is justified
That my trust in you is warranted
Are you sure
You are certain
Yes I'm sure down deep inside
I have strong, inner conviction that you are the right person for me
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Written by: John Farrar
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