Singer, songwriter, and producer Stevie B. was among the leading lights of … Read Full Bio ↴Singer, songwriter, and producer Stevie B. was among the leading lights of the Miami dance music scene of the late '80s, later reaching the top of the pop charts with the mega-hit "Because I Love You (The Postman Song)." A native of South Florida, he worked a variety of dead-end jobs ranging from car-wash attendant to fast-food server before scoring his debut hit with 1987's "Party Your Body," which grew from a regional success to national club smash; it was also the title track of his 1988 debut LP, which went gold. With 1989's In My Eyes, Stevie B. launched his first Top 40 hit, "I Wanna Be the One"; its follow-up, "Love Me for Life," soon cracked the Top 40 as well. With 1990's "Because I Love You," he reached the pinnacle of his success, with the single's accompanying album Love & Emotion also generating a pair of Top 20 hits, "I'll Be by Your Side" and the title cut. However, with the subsequent rise of alternative rock, Stevie B.'s light dance-pop sound lost much of its mainstream appeal, and he never again recaptured his previous success, with records including 1992's Healing and 1996's Waiting for Your Love appearing to little notice. The Best of Stevie B. followed in 1998.

You Are The One
Stevie B Lyrics

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Many nights I lay awake and
I think about the things we've said
Just holding on to what we had
And hoping that it's not the end

'Cause your love is what I'm thinking of
I need you close inside my arms
'Cause you are the one that I do need

My heart is what I will give you

'Cause you are the one that makes me smile
You are the one that I need now
You are the one that I adore
And baby I want you back once more

Every day without your loving
It's just a life of misery
I wonder if you thinking of me
And if you ever come to see

'Cause your love is all I'm thinking of
I need you close inside my arms
Cause you are the one that I do need
My heart is what I will give you

'Cause you are the one that makes me smile
You are the one that I need now
You are the one that I adore
And baby I want you back once more

You are the one that makes me smile
You are the one that I need now
You are the one that I adore
And baby I want you back once more

'Cause your love is what I'm thinking of
I need you close inside my arms
'Cause you are the one that I do need
My heart is what I will give you

'Cause you are the one that makes me smile
You are the one that I need now
You are the one that I adore
And baby I want you back once more

You are the one that makes me smile
You are the one that I need now
You are the one that I adore
And baby I want you back once more

You are the one that makes me smile
You are the one that I need now

You are the one that I adore
And baby I want you back once more

Overall Meaning

In Stevie B's song "You Are The One," the lyrics express the singer's deep longing for his lover. He has spent many nights lying awake, thinking about the things they have said, holding on to what they had and hoping that it's not the end. He tells his lover that their love is all he's thinking of and he needs them close inside his arms because they are the one that he needs. The singer wants his lover back once more because they are the one that makes him smile, the one that he needs, and the one that he adores.

The song shows the vulnerability of the singer in expressing his love and need for the other person, as well as his desire to make things right between them. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of his lover's presence in his life and the all-consuming nature of his affection. The use of the word "adore" also adds a layer of depth to his feelings, indicating a devotion that goes beyond mere attraction or infatuation.

Overall, the song conveys a message of the power of love to overcome obstacles, the need for human connection, and the hope for reconciliation. The lyrics speak to anyone who has experienced heartbreak or longing for someone they once loved deeply, making it relatable and emotional for many listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

Many nights I lay awake and
I spend many sleepless nights thinking about our relationship

I think about the things we've said
I reflect on the things we've talked about and our conversations

Just holding on to what we had
I am trying to preserve the love we once shared

And hoping that it's not the end
I am optimistic that we can reconcile and not break up for good

'Cause your love is what I'm thinking of
I think about your love constantly

I need you close inside my arms
I crave physical intimacy with you

'Cause you are the one that I do need
I realize that you are the one I really need in my life

My heart is what I will give you
I am willing to give you my whole heart

'Cause you are the one that makes me smile
I smile because of you and the happiness you bring me

You are the one that I need now
I need you in my life right now

You are the one that I adore
I adore you deeply

And baby I want you back once more
I want to be with you again

Every day without your loving
Every day without your love is unbearable

It's just a life of misery
Without you, my life feels empty and miserable

I wonder if you thinking of me
I wonder if you think about me as much as I think about you

And if you ever come to see
I hope we can see each other again soon

'Cause your love is all I'm thinking of
My thoughts are consumed by thoughts of your love

Cause you are the one that I do need
You are the one I truly need in my life

You are the one that makes me smile
I smile because of you

And baby I want you back once more
I want to be reunited with you

You are the one that I need now
I need you in my life urgently

You are the one that I adore
I love and cherish you deeply

And baby I want you back once more
I want to be with you again more than anything

You are the one that makes me smile
Your presence and love bring me immense joy

You are the one that I need now
I need you immediately

You are the one that I adore
You are the one I cherish more than anything

And baby I want you back once more
I want to be reunited with you again

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Comments from YouTube:

@tonykoeniet9135

11y↑18

Stevie b the master of freestyle hits

@k9keo

4y↑12

Such an under rated artist with so many great love songs. 👍 Been a fan since day ☝️

@classicgamr

4y↑2

Music 🎶 that's understandable ..true to life..thanks for the love 💘
My wife and I met with your music and 29 years later....still the one stevie b!

@Lizzygirl323

2023 and I still love this song

@PromotingTheBeat

19w

Stevie B is the man and I like this diff type of style he made this song into but, the original is just so much more lively and good.

@tonebeatz24

13y↑1

Stevie B was like the Michael Jackson king of freestyle music and he was a brotha also black. He was the only black latin freestyle artist cause the majority of freestyle artist were latinos. Freestyle music was real big in the latin urban eras. But this guy Stevie B made freestyle international in which he traveled all over the world to perform and still does and makes music still. You even have white people that like this music. You know what killed this music rap did when it croosed over.