They had a sound somewhere between the Go-go's and the Ramones with bubblegum teenage libido maxed out with a dose of the Shangri Las. Led by a "new wave Betty Boop," to quote one review, this power group offered sounds and sex appeal. Combining those undeniable elements of energy and enthusiasm.
In the late '90s Nikki reemerged as an author with "Rock'n'Roll Heaven" (Boulevard/Berkeley) a book chronicling the stories of some of rock's greatest talents who met an early demise. And as an inspiration to such current girl rockers as The Donnas, who pay tribute to Ms. Corvette in their song "Gimmie My Radio!"
You're The One
Nikki and the Corvettes Lyrics
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They're multiplying.
And I'm losing self-control.
'Cause the power your supplying,
Its electrifying.
You better shape up,
'Cause you're the only one,
You better shape up,
You better understand,
To my heart I must be true.
(Nothing left, nothing left for me to do)
You're the one that I want.
(You are the one I want)
Oh, oh, oh. Honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want want)
Oh, oh, oh. Honey.
The one that I want
(You are the one I want want)
Oh, oh, oh.
The one I need.
Oh, yes indeed.
Oh, yeah yeah yeah
If you're filled with affection,
You're to shy to convey,
Betta take my direction.
(feel your way)
(I'll feel my way)
You better shape up,
'Cause you're the only one,
(The only one)
That I want here by my side.
I'd better shape up,
If I'm gonna show,
That my faith 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)
Oh, oh, oh. Honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want want)
Oh, oh, oh. Honey.
The one that I want
(You are the one I want want)
Oh, oh, oh.
The one I need.
Oh, yes indeed.
I've got chills they're multiplying.
(You're the one I want)
'Cause the power you're supplying.
(You're the one, baby)
If you're filled with affection ,
(You're the one I want)
Betta take my direction.
(You're the one, baby)
You're the one that I want.
(Are you the one for me?)
Oh, oh, oh. Honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want want)
Oh, oh, oh. Honey.
The one that I want
(You are the one I want want),
Oh, oh, oh.
The one I need.
(The one I need)
Oh, yes indeed.
(Oh, yes indeed.)
The song "You're the One" by Nikki and the Corvettes is a classic love song about the power of attraction and the desire to connect with someone. The lyrics tell the story of a person who is overcome by their feelings towards another person who has an electrifying energy that they cannot resist. The opening lines "I've got chills, they're multiplying/And I'm losing self-control" perfectly encapsulate the intensity of emotion that the singer is feeling towards their significant other.
The chorus of the song repeatedly declares that the other person is the one they want and need, and that they are willing to do whatever it takes to be with them. The lines "You better shape up/Cause you're the only one/And my heart is set on you" and "I'd better shape up/If I'm gonna show/That my faith is justified" demonstrate the singer's commitment to making the relationship work.
Overall, "You're the One" is a timeless love song that speaks to the universal desire for connection and the power of attraction. It's a song that has resonated with audiences for decades and will continue to do so for generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got chills,
I have an intense feeling of excitement and fear.
They're multiplying.
The intensity of those feelings is growing.
And I'm losing self-control.
I'm struggling to manage my emotions.
'Cause the power your supplying,
The source of these emotions is you.
Its electrifying.
Your presence is electric and stimulating.
You better shape up,
You need to improve yourself.
'Cause you're the only one,
Because you're the only person I want.
And my heart is set on you
I am deeply committed to you.
You better shape up,
You need to improve yourself.
You better understand,
You need to realize.
To my heart I must be true.
I need to be honest with my own feelings.
(Nothing left, nothing left for me to do)
(I've exhausted all other options)
You're the one that I want.
You are the person I desire the most.
(You are the one I want)
(You are that person)
Oh, oh, oh. Honey.
An expression of affection.
The one that I want.
The person I want most.
(You are the one I want want)
(You are that person)
Oh, oh, oh. Honey.
An expression of affection.
The one that I want
The person I want most.
(You are the one I want want)
(You are that person)
Oh, oh, oh.
An expression of intense emotion.
The one I need.
The person I require in my life.
Oh, yes indeed.
Without a doubt.
Oh, yeah yeah yeah
An expression of excitement or agreement.
If you're filled with affection,
If you're feeling strongly about me,
You're too shy to convey,
But you're too nervous to tell me.
Betta take my direction.
You should follow my lead.
(feel your way)
(Find a way to express yourself)
(I'll feel my way)
(I'll do the same)
You better shape up,
You need to improve yourself.
'Cause you're the only one,
Because you're the only person I want.
(The only one)
(There is no one else)
That I want here by my side.
That I want to be with me.
I'd better shape up,
I need to improve myself.
If I'm gonna show,
If I want to prove,
That my faith is justified.
That my trust in you is well-placed.
Are you sure?
Do you truly feel that way?
Yes, I'm sure down deep inside.
Yes, I am certain.
You're the one that I want.
You are the person I desire the most.
(You are the one I want)
(You are that person)
Oh, oh, oh. Honey.
An expression of affection.
The one that I want.
The person I want most.
(You are the one I want want)
(You are that person)
Oh, oh, oh. Honey.
An expression of affection.
The one that I want
The person I want most.
(You are the one I want want)
(You are that person)
Oh, oh, oh.
An expression of intense emotion.
The one I need.
The person I require in my life.
(The one I need)
(I must have you)
Oh, yes indeed.
Without a doubt.
(Oh, yes indeed.)
(I am certain)
I've got chills they're multiplying.
I am overwhelmed with emotion.
(You're the one I want)
(You are the person I desire the most)
'Cause the power you're supplying.
Because you are the source of these emotions.
(You're the one, baby)
(You are that person)
If you're filled with affection ,
If you're feeling strongly about me,
(You're the one I want)
(You are the person I desire the most)
Betta take my direction.
You should follow my lead.
(You're the one, baby)
(You are that person)
You're the one that I want.
You are the person I desire the most.
(Are you the one for me?)
(Are you the person I'm looking for?)
Oh, oh, oh. Honey.
An expression of affection.
The one that I want.
The person I want most.
(You are the one I want want)
(You are that person)
Oh, oh, oh. Honey.
An expression of affection.
The one that I want
The person I want most.
(You are the one I want want)
(You are that person)
Oh, oh, oh.
An expression of intense emotion.
The one I need.
The person I require in my life.
(The one I need)
(I must have you)
Oh, yes indeed.
Without a doubt.
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Written by: John Farrar
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