You're the One

SWV

About You're the One

"You're the One" is a song recorded by female R&B vocal trio SWV for their second studio album New Beginning (1996). RCA Records released the song on March 28, 1996 as the lead single from New Beginning. It is considered one of the group's signature songs. "You're the One" spent one week at number one on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, making it their third single to reach number one on that chart. Due to its high initial sales, along with sufficient airplay, it became a crossover success, debuting at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaking at number five. The single sold 900,000 copies domestically and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Worldwide, "You're the One" peaked at number 99 in Australia, number 53 in Canada, number 13 in the United Kingdom and number six in New Zealand, where it earned a Gold certification for sales of over 5,000 copies. A sample of this song can be heard in South Korean boy group EXO's song "Ya Ya Ya" from their seventh studio album, Obsession (2019). 


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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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SWV

Sisters with Voices, better known as SWV, is an American female R&B trio from New York City. Formed in 1990 as a gospel group, SWV became one of the most successful R&B groups of the 1990s. They had a series of hits, including "Weak", "Right Here/Human Nature", "I'm So Into You", and "You're the One". The group disbanded in 1998 to pursue solo projects, and reunited in 2005. more »

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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".
Chart Performance
The 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.
Song Composition
The 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.
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.
Grammy Nomination
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
SWV
Sisters 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".
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.
Remix
A 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.
Commercial License
The song has been used in several promotional campaigns, films, and commercials due to its universal appeal and uplifting message.

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