Flack was the first solo artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year on two consecutive years: "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" won at the 1973 Grammys as did "Killing Me Softly with His Song" at the 1974 Grammys.
Flack performs in the areas of jazz, soul, and folk, and is best known for singles such as "Killing Me Softly with His Song", which won the 1974 Grammy for Record of the Year, and "Where Is the Love", which was one of her many duets with Donny Hathaway.
Flack began her professional career recording for Atlantic Records without much success, until one of her earliest recordings, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (1969), was included on the soundtrack to Clint Eastwood's directorial debut Play Misty for Me; it became a number-one hit in 1972.
I'm The One
Roberta Flack Lyrics
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You don't have to look no further
I'm the one
If you want to have a good time
Playing in the midnight sunshine
I'm the one
I can put you in the spotlight
I'm the one
If it's pleasure that you're after
Party lights and fun and laughter
I'm the one
When it comes to making love
I am the best
I'm all yours
Put me to the test
Love is my specialty
And I know what to do
To make you give your love to me
For real live celebration
And a standing ovation
I'm the one
Like a hundred angels strumming
Baby, I can keep it coming
I'm the one
When it comes to making love
I am the best
I'm all yours
Put me to the test
Love is my specialty
And I know what to do
To make you give it up
I know what to do
To make you give it up
I know what to do
To make you give it up
I know what to do
To make you give your love to me
If you're looking for a lover
You don't have to look no further
I'm the one
If you want to have a good time
Playing in the midnight sunshine
I'm the one
When it comes to making love
I am the best
I'm all yours
Put me to the test
Love is my specialty
And I know what to do
To make you give your love to me
Making love I am the best
I'm all yours
Put me to the test
It's my specialty
I know what to do
Making love I am the best
I'm all yours
Put me to the test
My specialty
And I know what to do
Comes to making love
I'm all yours
The lyrics of Roberta Flack's song "I'm the One" speak to a confident lover who is offering themselves up as the best option for someone who is looking for a good time, pleasure or real live celebration. The repeated refrain of "I'm the one" is both a statement of confidence and a plea to be chosen. The verses describe different scenarios where the singer could be the answer to someone's need for fun, pleasure, or love. The boast that "when it comes to making love, I am the best" is a bold statement that puts the singer in a position of power and control.
Overall, the song is an empowering declaration of sexual confidence and prowess. It challenges the traditional gender roles where women are often portrayed as objects of desire instead of active participants. Flack's song acknowledges the desire for sexual pleasure and the importance of mutual satisfaction.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're looking for a lover
If you're searching for someone to love
You don't have to look no further
You don't need to look any further
I'm the one
I am the person you are looking for
If you want to have a good time
If you wish to enjoy yourself
Playing in the midnight sunshine
Regardless of what time it is, I'll make you happy
I'm the one
I am the person to provide you with pleasure
If you're looking for a hot night
If you're in search of a passionate night
I can put you in the spotlight
I can make you feel special and appreciated
If it's pleasure that you're after
If you're in pursuit of satisfaction
Party lights and fun and laughter
I promise to make your experience enjoyable
I'm the one
I'm the person that can fulfill your desires
When it comes to making love
In terms of sexual performance
I am the best
I am the most skilled
I'm all yours
I am yours to command
Put me to the test
Give me a chance to demonstrate my abilities
Love is my specialty
I am an expert in love
And I know what to do
I am aware of what actions are necessary
To make you give your love to me
To make you fall in love with me
For real live celebration
For an actual celebration
And a standing ovation
And to be praised for my talent
I'm the one
I am capable of delivering a successful celebration
Like a hundred angels strumming
Like being in the presence of a multitude of angels playing beautiful music
Baby, I can keep it coming
I can keep the pleasure coming continuously
I'm the one
I am skilled in providing pleasure
To make you give it up
To make you surrender yourself to me
I know what to do
I am aware of what actions are necessary
To make you give your love to me
To make you fall in love with me
Making love I am the best
In regards to sexual performance, I am the most skilled
Comes to making love
In regards to sexual performance
I'm all yours
I am yours to command
Put me to the test
Give me a chance to prove my abilities
It's my specialty
Expertise in love is what I possess
And I know what to do
I am aware of what actions are necessary
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: PAT MACDONALD, BRENT S. MASON, MARK ADDISON
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