You're the One
SWV
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[Chorus] You're the one for me You can call on me That's all I want us to be You're the one for me I know that you're somebody else's guy But these feelings that I have for you I can't deny She doesn't treat you The way you want her to So come on stop fronting I want to get with you What you're girl don't know won't hurt her (Hurt her) Anything to make this love go further [Chorus] This can be an undercover romance 'Cause I feel like I'm the type of girl You could give a chance Taste and see How good it can be 'Cause you don't have to worry (baby) What your girl don't know won't hurt her (Won't hurt her) Anything to make this love go further [Chorus] So, what's my chance? (I'm willing to do anything to get) In your pants (You don't have to worry I won't) Say a thing (And if she finds out I don't) Know nothing, Oh no [Chorus] You're the one for me (Ah ah ahah, ah ah ahah) When in love you need (Ah ah ahah, ah ah ahah) You're the one for ne (Ah ah ahah, ah ah ahah) When in love you need [Chorus]
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Written by: NATALIE NICOLE ALVARADO, NATHAN PEREZ
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"You're the One" is a song by American R&B group SWV. It was released by RCA Records on January 30, 1996, as part of their second album, "New Beginning".
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a massive commercial success and peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it one of their highest charting singles. It also topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks for 3 weeks.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Brian Alexander Morgan, Tamara Johnson, and members of SWV: Coko Gamble, Leanne Lyons, and Taj George. It is a mid-tempo R&B track with a groovy beat and soulful harmony.
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Critical Reception"You're the One" was well-received by critics who praised SWV's vocal performance and the song’s catchy, laid-back vibe. It has often been hailed as an excellent illustration of 90s R&B music.
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Grammy NominationThe song received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1997, marking a significant achievement in SWV's career.
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Music VideoThe music video for "You're the One" directed by Lionel C. Martin, features the members of SWV in different setups expressing their love and affection for their partners.
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SWVSisters With Voices, better known as SWV, is an American R&B vocal trio from New York City, New York. They achieved significant success in the early 1990s with hits like "Weak", "Right Here/Human Nature", "I'm So into You", and "You're the One".
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Legacy"You're the One" has since been sampled and used in several other songs due to its timeless appeal and popularity. It remains one of the group's most popular and frequently performed songs in live performances.
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RemixA remix version of "You're the One" was released featuring rapper Jay-Z. This collaboration gave the song an added hip-hop edge and broadened its audience.
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Commercial LicenseThe song has been used in several promotional campaigns, films, and commercials due to its universal appeal and uplifting message.
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