"You and I" was also released as a single (without "Don't Let Me Down") in the Netherlands, where it reached number three.
You and I
Will Young Lyrics
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The only thing I care about is love living my life
Now I know that I just need to be myself
If I lead you will follow
Ooh baby please! u think i'm sexy
Ooh yeah please! u think i'm sexy
They want me to move all the time
My feet are moving to the undertones
I drank the spiritual wine, oh
Now there's mass hysteria
Feeling all this heat in here
I can't stop moving all the time, yeah
Ooh baby please! u think i'm sexy
Ooh yeah baby please! u think i'm sexy
Ooh baby please! u think i'm sexy
Ooh baby please!
Now there's mass hysteria
Feeling all this heat in here
I can't stop moving all the time, yeah
Ooh baby please! u think i'm sexy
Ooh yeah please! u think i'm sexy
The lyrics of Will Young's "You and I" talk about a transformation within the singer, with him being more concerned with being authentic and living his life, rather than worrying about how others perceive him. He acknowledges that his heart is leading him, and he is moving to the beat of his soul. The song seems to focus on the idea of self-love and acceptance, and by being true to oneself, others will follow.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of sexuality and sensuality, with the singer asking if the person he is singing to finds him sexy. The repetition of the phrase "ooh baby, please! you think I'm sexy" in the chorus emphasizes this focus on sensuality and sexual attraction. It seems to be a call for validation, yet it's also a message of self-assurance that he recognizes his own worth.
The chorus also references "mass hysteria" and the feeling of heat, suggesting that the song is meant to be a dance track. The lyrics make reference to "spiritual wine", which could symbolize the freedom and release that comes with dancing and losing oneself in the music.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems to be the way that I have changed on the inside
I have changed internally and it seems to be reflecting outwardly.
The only thing I care about is love living my life
Love is the most important thing in my life and all I want is to live and enjoy it.
Now I know that I just need to be myself
I have discovered that the key to happiness is simply being myself.
If I lead you will follow
I am confident in my actions and choices that others will trust and follow me.
My heart is talking to my hip bones
My emotions and desires are urging me to move and dance.
They want me to move all the time
My heart and hip bones desire to move and dance constantly.
My feet are moving to the undertones
I am dancing and moving to the subtle rhythmic beats of the music.
I drank the spiritual wine, oh
I have indulged in the spiritual and emotional ecstasy of the music.
Now there's mass hysteria
Everyone is caught up in the excitement and energy of the moment.
Feeling all this heat in here
The energy and excitement is causing a feverish atmosphere.
I can't stop moving all the time, yeah
The energy and excitement is so strong that I can't help but dance and move constantly.
Ooh baby please! u think i'm sexy
I am attractive and desirable and I am embracing and enjoying that feeling.
Ooh yeah please! u think i'm sexy
Others find me attractive and desirable, and I am relishing in that feeling.
Ooh baby please!
I am enjoying and indulging in the feeling of being attractive and desirable.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES ELIOT, JEMIMA STILWELL, WILL YOUNG
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john ford
Cut to the chase, your pretty face
Search outer space, leaving no trace
Making love in the heavens above
Flying so high, you and I
You and I, You and I
[Chorus]
Can't get my head around you
Can't bear to be without you
Can't stop from thinking 'bout you
You turn my life around
Can't get my head around you
Can't bear to be without you
Can't stop from thinking 'bout you
You turn my life around
Time standing still, inch time to kill
Cheating the wheel, there are moments to steal
So another day gets brushed away
Pre-occupied, you and I
You and I, you and I.
[Repeat Chorus]
Yeah, yeah. Oh-oh yeah
Making love in the heavens above
Flying so high, you and I
[Repeat Chorus to fade]
Boyd Koers
Cut to the chase
Your pretty face
Search out a space
Leaving no trace
Makin' love in the
Heavens above
Flying so high
You and I
You and I
You and I
Can't get my head around you
Can't bear to be without you
Can't stop from thinkin' bout you
You turn my life around
Can't get my head around you
Can't bear to be without you
Can't stop from thinkin' bout you
You turn my life around
Time standin' still
Inch time to kill
Cheatin' the wheel
There are moments to steal
So another day
Gets brushed away
Preoccupied
You and I
You and I
You and I
Can't get my head around you
Can't bear to be without you
Can't stop from thinkin' bout you
You turn my life around
Can't get my head around you
Can't bear to be without you
Can't stop from thinkin' bout you
You turn my life around
Making love in the
Heavens above
Flying so high
You and I
Can't get my head around you
Can't bear to be without you
Can't stop from thinkin' bout you
You turn my life around
Can't get my head around you
Can't bear to be without you
Can't stop from thinkin' bout you
You turn my life around
Anna Adams
Still one of my favourite Will Young songs ever ❤️
David A
This is one of Will's best songs without doubt.
London Loves
17 years later - still a classic.
Leyla Özmen
Finally found it😍 love this song❤️ 2019 and still listening 🤗
dinnae
Hadn't heard this song in 10 years, probably, but it just popped into my head while making tea. I'm glad it did.
Adam J
All these years later and i still love this song.
Carol Keenan
Lovely
Gemmie Ryan
Amazing vocals Amazing song
Randy Portwood
My absolute favourite track from the From Now On album followed by "Cruel to be Kind." Thank you, Will for sharing your amazing talent with us. I'm really looking forward to your next full-length CD.
ThaBuzzBDen
I am in love with Will's voice, have been since the start.