You're the One That I Want
Olivia Newton-John John Travolta Lyrics

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I got chills, they're multiplyin', 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, 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), 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, '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

Overall Meaning

The song "You're The One That I Want" from the movie musical Grease, performed by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, describes the feelings of falling in love with someone and being completely consumed by the power they hold over you. The lyrics convey the idea that the attraction is so strong that it causes physical chills and a loss of control. The power that the person has over the singer is electrifying and they must shape up to meet their expectations and needs to win their heart.

The song then shifts to the perspective of the other person, who also needs to shape up to prove their love and dedication to the singer. They recognize that they must satisfy the needs of the one they love and show that their faith is justified. Both singers are sure, deep down inside, that they are the ones for each other.

Overall, the song conveys the idea of falling in love with someone and the all-consuming power of that attraction. It shows the necessity of meeting each other's expectations and desires to prove one's love and dedication.

Line by Line Meaning

I got chills
I'm feeling shivers down my spine

They're multiplying
The feeling is getting stronger

And I'm losing control
I'm not sure I can handle it anymore

Cause the power you're supplying
The effect you're having on me

It's electrifying!
Feels like an electric shock!

You better shape up
You need to improve

Cause I need a man
I want a life partner

And my heart is set on you
I have chosen you

You better understand
You need to comprehend

To my heart I must be true
I want to be faithful to my heart

Nothing left
No other option