Krystol was an Black female R&B group that preceeded such R&B groups as En … Read Full Bio ↴Krystol was an Black female R&B group that preceeded such R&B groups as En Vogue. Krystol is best remembered for their 1984 hit song, "Same Place Same Time." They had some hit songs both before and after this song but they are not well known. In addition to solidifying a distinctive group sound, each of the quartet's members was capable of delivering solid lead performances. Coupled with Leon Sylvers III's nouveau R&B/funk production, the resulting material was trendsetting. Krystol was ultimately the outgrowth of several earlier groups with slightly varying lineups.As one of the seminal black female acts of the '80s, Krystol also distinguished themselves by being one of very few groups of its nature to split the lead vocal chores amongst all the members, in addition to including writing contributions from all. Despite a number of internal changes at Epic, the group still maintained this input on their sophomore outing, 1985's Talk of the Town.

You're The One For Me
Krystol Lyrics

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You′re the one for me, yeah
Sometimes it takes a while to see
You're the one for me, yeah
That′s the way it's got to be

I wouldn't be here, if I didn′t want to see you
I gotta be near, I′ll tell you that for free
But darling tonight, he'll just have to understand us

He′ll put up a fight, he'll go crazy, wait and see
I′m past the point of loving too dumb baby
He's wrong for me, it′s just no good
It's time for the real thing

You're the one for me, yeah
We′ve got the magic and the motion
You′re the one for me, yeah
This could be the true emotion

I've been around town
And I′ve known some lonely moments
No, I don't love him, he has to let go
He′s got someone new now
A woman has her way of knowing
I made him see somehow, that I got you

You're the one for me, yeah (ooh, you′re the one)
Sometimes it takes a while to see (baby, love I see)
You're the one for me, yeah (you, you)
That's the way it′s got to be (that′s the way that it's got to be)

Sometimes you got to go through it to get your way

We′ve got one chance to live, just one my baby
And what we've just began is the way, woah
It′s time for the real thing

You're the one for me, yeah
Sometimes it takes a while to see
But I know, you′re the one for me, yeah
And that's the way it's got to be

Tu le sais, tu es ma vie
Notre amour c′est pour toujours
Tout le monde se lie

This could be the true emotion
Sometimes it takes a while before I see
Hear me baby, you′re the one
(You're the one for me, yeah)
And that′s the only way it's gonna be
(And that′s the way it's got to be)
Oo, you, hoo

You′re the one for me my man
(We've got the magic and the motion)
We've got the magic, we′ve got the motion
(You′re the one for me, yeah)
You're the one for me (this could be the true emotion)

Baby, love I say (you′re the one for me, yeah)
You, oo, you, oo (sometimes it takes a while to see)

I know (you're the one for me, yeah)
You′re the one for me (and that's the way it′s got to be)

Overall Meaning

Krystol's "You're the One for Me" is a passionate declaration of love and the quest for true emotion. Despite the doubts and loneliness that the singer has experienced in her search for the right partner, she has come to realize that the person she was looking for was right in front of her all along. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and determination, as the singer asserts her strong feelings for her love interest and her desire to pursue a genuine relationship. The song expresses a conviction that true love cannot be denied, and that sometimes it takes time and perseverance to find it.

The lyrics of "You're the One for Me" are characterized by their candidness and emotional intensity. The verses describe the singer's frustration with her previous relationships, and her realization that she has finally found the person who can satisfy her need for love and connection. The chorus is a repeated affirmation of this truth, with the singer declaring her love in no uncertain terms. The bridge underscores the importance of seizing the moment and not letting anything stand in the way of true happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

You′re the one for me, yeah
Krystol believes that her partner is the one for her

Sometimes it takes a while to see
It may take time to realize that someone is the right fit

That′s the way it's got to be
Krystol knows that her partner is the right one for her

I wouldn't be here, if I didn′t want to see you
Krystol is here because she wants to spend time with her partner

I gotta be near, I′ll tell you that for free
Krystol wants to be close to her partner

But darling tonight, he'll just have to understand us
Krystol hopes her partner will understand their relationship tonight

He'll put up a fight, he'll go crazy, wait and see
Krystol knows that her partner may protest, but she is committed to their relationship

I′m past the point of loving too dumb baby
Krystol has moved past being blindly in love

He's wrong for me, it′s just no good
Krystol knows that her previous partner was not right for her

It's time for the real thing
Krystol is looking for a real, lasting relationship

We′ve got the magic and the motion
Krystol and her partner have a special connection and chemistry

This could be the true emotion
Krystol is hopeful that this relationship is based on genuine emotions

I've been around town
Krystol has been out and about in her city

And I′ve known some lonely moments
Krystol has experienced loneliness before

No, I don't love him, he has to let go
Krystol is not in love with her previous partner and wants them to move on

He′s got someone new now
Krystol's previous partner has moved on with someone else

A woman has her way of knowing
Krystol trusts her instincts to make the right decision

I made him see somehow, that I got you
Krystol made her previous partner realize that she is now with someone else

Sometimes you got to go through it to get your way
Krystol had to go through her past experiences to be where she is now

We′ve got one chance to live, just one my baby
Krystol knows that life is short and they only have one chance to make the most of it

And what we've just began is the way, woah
Krystol believes that the start of their relationship is the beginning of something great

Tu le sais, tu es ma vie
Krystol is telling her partner that they are her life

Notre amour c′est pour toujours
Krystol believes that their love is forever

Tout le monde se lie
Krystol thinks that they are meant to be together

You're the one for me my man
Krystol is reaffirming that her partner is the right one for her

Baby, love I say
Krystol is expressing her love for her partner

I know
Krystol is confident about this relationship

You′re the one for me
Krystol repeats that her partner is the one for her

And that's the way it′s got to be
Krystol knows that this relationship is meant to be

Writer(s): Pamela Phillips Oland, Racine Sherman, Kevin Walker, Wilmer Jr. Raglin

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