You're the One That I Want
McFly Lyrics


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[Danny]
I got chills
They're multiplyin'
And I'm losin' control
'Cause the power
You're suplyin'
It's electrifyin'
[Tom]
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
Nothin' left, nothin' left for me to do

[All]
You're the one that I want
You are the one I want
You're the one that I want
You are the one I want
You're the one that I want
You are the one I want
Are what I need
Oh, yes, indeed

[Tom]
If you're filled with affection
You're too shy to convey
Meditate in my direction
Feel your way

[Danny]
I better shape up
'Cause you need a man
Who can keep you satisfied
I better shape up
If I'm gonna prove

That your faith is justified

[All]
Are you sure?
Yes, I'm sure down deep inside

You're the one that I want
You are the one I want
You're the one that I want
You are the one I want
You're the one that I want
You are the one I want
Are what I need
Oh, yes, indeed

You're the one that I want
You are the one I want
You're the one that I want
You are the one I want
You're the one that I want
You are the one I want
Are what I need
Oh, yes, indeed

You're the one that I want
You are the one I want
You're the one that I want
You are the one I want
You're the one that I want
You are the one I want
Are what I need
Oh, yes, indeed





You're the one that I want
You are the one I want...

Overall Meaning

The song You're The One That I Want by McFly is a cover of the popular song from the movie Grease. The song is a duet, with Danny and Tom taking turns to sing their lines. The lyrics talk about the emotions of two people who are attracted to each other but are trying to figure out how to express their feelings. Danny sings about his feelings of being overwhelmed by the power the other person exudes, with chills and losing control. Tom, in response, asks the other person to shape up because he needs a man and his heart is set on them. He asks them to understand that he must be true to his heart and there is nothing left for him to do but to be with them. They both then sing together about how the other person is the one they want, the one they need, and how sure they are of each other.


The lyrics are a classic representation of the struggle of two people trying to express their feelings for each other. The use of words like "chills," "losing control," and "power" are all used to describe the heightened emotions that come with attraction. The lyrics also talk about the need for each other to shape up and understand their feelings so they can be together. The chorus emphasizes how much they want and need each other and how sure they are of their love.


Line by Line Meaning

I got chills
I am experiencing intense emotions


They're multiplyin'
These emotions are becoming stronger


And I'm losin' control
I am losing control over myself because of these emotions


'Cause the power
The source of these emotions


You're supplyin'
Is coming from you


It's electrifyin'
It is intense, exciting and even overwhelming


You better shape up
You need to improve yourself to meet my expectations


'Cause I need a man
I need a partner who can fulfill my needs as a woman


And my heart is set on you
I have already decided that you are the one I want


You better understand
You need to comprehend what I'm looking for in a partner


To my heart I must be true
I need to stay true to myself and my emotions


Nothin' left, nothin' left for me to do
There's no other option for me but to pursue you


If you're filled with affection
If you feel love and care towards me


You're too shy to convey
If you're having a hard time expressing your feelings


Meditate in my direction
Focus your thoughts and feelings towards me


Feel your way
Follow your heart and emotions


I better shape up
I need to improve myself to become the kind of partner you need


'Cause you need a man
Because you are looking for a partner who can fulfill your needs as a woman


Who can keep you satisfied
Someone who can make you happy and contented as a woman


If I'm gonna prove
If I am going to show you that I am the one you're looking for


That your faith is justified
That your trust and confidence in me is warranted


Are you sure?
Do you really mean it? Are you really committed to me?


Yes, I'm sure down deep inside
Yes, I am certain and confident with my emotions


You are the one I want
You are the partner I desire and need


Are what I need
You are the thing that will fulfill my needs


Oh, yes, indeed
With certainty and conviction




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Marie Mellinghoff

I love all the songs McFly covered, they did a really great job!

Kendal H.

how did I never know this existed...I feel so deprived for not being able to listen to this for years!

Batsncats

Hahahaha...I didn't think anyone would cover this. I love it!

Maggie

Oh god, this song just completed my entire life!!! I can now die happily!!!

Lesli56

I LOVE HOW THEY SING THIS!

Rockitsmystyle

I love it.<3 It's really better than the original version. x.

iMcNASS

I love the movie Grease, but this defenitly tops it! :'D they rooooock <3

Marie Mellinghoff

I love Grease! This song from McFly is quite funny^^

xxmelongatesxx

wow i love it i love the 1 form grease and this 1 is just as fuckin good

Dora

love it..

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