You're The One
Tracy Chapman Lyrics

Um hmm
Tracy Chapman vocalizes to set the tone and mood at the start of the song.

Some say you're crazy
Many think that you have a mental illness, and you're not okay.

Say that you're no good
People think that you don't have any value or worth.

Say your family's cursed with bad blood
Some assert that your family has a long history of misfortune and bad luck.

But I think you're cute and misunderstood
Despite what others might say, the singer believes that you are adorable and need someone to see things from your point of view.

And I wouldn't change you if I could
There is nothing about you that the singer thinks needs to be altered or modified.

Let'em talk you down
People are trying to convince you that you are not worth it.

Call you names
People are calling you hurtful and rude things.

My mind's made up
The singer has decided on her opinion, and it's not going to change.

It ain't gonna change
The singer will always have firm beliefs about you, and nothing will sway her opinion.

I'm sure in my heart
The singer's thoughts and feelings about you are concrete in her heart.

Happy and free
The singer is joyful and liberated because of her feelings for you.

You're the one
The singer knows that you are the perfect one for her.

Some say you're bitter
A lot of individuals believe that you have a sour and resentful disposition.

Think you're mean
People view you as nasty and cruel.

Uncouth untamed and unrestrained
People regard you as raw, wild, and uncontrolled.

But I think you're sensitive and sweet
The singer views you as caring and gentle despite what others may say about you.

Stay as you are
The singer wants you to continue being who you are and not change.

Don't change a thing
The singer believes that there is nothing that you need to alter about yourself.

Some say you're bawdy
A lot of people think that you have a vulgar sense of humor.

Wicked and wild
People believe that you are sinful and wild.

A restless useless juvenile
People regard you as an idle and annoying child.

But I think you're funny and I like your smile
The singer finds you hilarious and appreciates your smile despite what others may think of you.

Want to be with you
The singer desires to be with you romantically and spend time with you.

Want you to stay a while
The singer wants you to be around for an extended period.

A no count mixed up
People believe that you are not living up to your potential and are terribly lost in life.

Amount to nothing
People think that you have no value or worth to society.

A day away from a bum on the street
People regard you as getting close to being homeless and begging on the streets.

Some low class kind of royalty
Despite being low-class, the singer regards you as her king or queen.

That's what they say about you
People speak negatively about you.

When they're talking to me
People are bringing up gossip when talking to the singer.

Some say you're bad
Many people believe that you are evil or immoral.

A bad bad seed
People think that you are corrupt and dangerous.

You love to play with fire you love gambling
People believe that you are always taking risks and gambling with your life, which is dangerous.

But I know what you love and I know what you need
The singer understands what you need and want despite what others say about you.

And I like it when you play with me
The singer enjoys spending time with you and likes when you show your playful side.

I'm sure in my heart
The singer's feelings for you are strong and resolute.

Happy and free
The singer is liberated and joyful because of her feelings for you.

You're the one
The singer knows that you are the perfect one for her.

You're the one
The singer knows that you are the perfect one for her.

You're the one for me
The singer is sure that you are the one that she wants to be with.