Let Me Be the One

Mandy Moore

About Let Me Be the One

"Let Me Be The One" is the name of a 1985 hit single by British pop group Five Star, and was the fourth release from their debut album Luxury Of Life, released in the summer of 1985. "Let Me Be The One" was the group's second UK Top 20 single of the year, reaching #18. It also reached #2 on the U. S. R&B Billboard chart. The song was later covered by American singer Mandy Moore in 1999 for her debut album.


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Let me be 
Let me be 
Baby let me be the only one [Repeat: x2] 
Let me be the one 
You give your love to (the only one) [Repeat: x2] 

I hear your records on the radio 
I see you talking on the late, late show 
Every girl wants to be your friend 
Don't you know you're always on my mind? 
How I missed you since you hit the big time... 

You hurt me 
I just can't pretend 

We use to be together 
Making dreams 
We can play (ahh) 
You left that world behind 
Now I'm asking you....wont you? 

[Chorus]
Let me be the one (let me be) 
You give your love to (won't you be baby) 
Let me be the one (let me be) 
You give your love to (the one that gives you love and oh oh oh) 

I see the sadness in your eyes 
Don't you get lonely for me, sometimes? 
Lonely for...the love that we had 
I'll be waiting when the day he comes 
Need somebody 
Won't you let me the one? 
Come to me 
Put yourself in my hands 
Ohhh 

We use to be together 
Making dreams 
We can play (ahh) 
You left that world behind 
Now I'm asking you....wont you? 

[Chorus] 

We use to be together 
Making dreams 
We can play (ahh) 
You left that world behind 
Now I'm asking you....wont you? 

[Chorus: x2] 

Let me be 
Let me be 
Baby let me be the only one 
Let me be the one [Repeat: x2]

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Mandy Moore

Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore (born April 10, 1984) is an American singer–songwriter, actress and fashion designer. Raised in Florida, Moore first came to prominence with her 1999 debut single "Candy", which peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. It's subsequent album, So Real, went on to receive a Platinum certification from the RIAA. Two more singles, "Walk Me Home" and "So Real", were released but failed to have the success of their predecessor. Her 2000 single "I Wanna Be with You", became her first Top 40 hit in the US, peaking at number 24 on the Hot 100 chart. The parent album, titled the same, was released that same year to generally mixed reviews. The album went on to achieve Gold certification. After revealing her displeasure with her early work… more »

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Written by: Denise Rich, Burt Bacharach, Taja Sevelle

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13 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Let Me Be the One" is categorized as a pop and R&B song.
Album Inclusion
This song is included in Mandy Moore's self-titled third studio album, making it a part of her discography released in June 2001.
Song Production
The song was produced by the renowned music producers Shaun Fisher and Dane DeViller.
Song Lyricists
The lyrics of "Let Me Be the One" were penned by both its producers, Shaun Fisher and Dane DeViller, along with the third lyricist, Sean Hosein.
Non-Single Status
Though the song was part of Mandy Moore's self-titled album, it was not released as a single.
Chart Positions
Even though not released as a single, it contributed to the overall success of her album which reached number 35 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
Theme of the Song
The lyrics of "Let Me Be The One" express the desire of the protagonist to be the one her love interest turns to, providing a sense of longing from the singer's perspective.
Mandy Moore's Age
At the time this song was released, Mandy Moore was just 17 years old, making her one of the youngest pop artists at that time.
Song Reviews
While not singled out for individual reviews, the song was generally mentioned to showcase Mandy Moore's lyrical maturity in the album, which was otherwise dealing with teenage themes.
Song Duration
"Let Me Be the One" runs for a duration of approximately 3:47 (3 minutes and 47 seconds).
Album Sales
"Let Me Be the One" contributed to the album's sales which reportedly sold over 464,000 copies in the United States.
Backup Vocals
Though Mandy Moore was the solo vocal for the song, the backgrounds were provided by singer Sherree Ford-Payne.
Genre Diversification
This song is indicative of Moore's eagerness to try out different genres, as it infused elements of R&B and Pop. Later in her career, she moved to more folk and country-inspired music.

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