You're the One
Charli XCX
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Don't stand in the darkness Thinking light luck Keep the soul loose Cristals on the skyline Cut the midnight Alterable lift You're the one that can make me stay You're the only one who makes me feel this way You're the one that's been stealing stars Your golden arrow went through my eye You're the one that can turn the Wage You're the one that gave me light in another gage Now I'm dancing in the tide Fly me through the black night You're the angel in the new light Running through the thunder I need to cover, so for low, low You're the one that can make me stay You're the only one who makes me feel this way You're the one that's been stealing stars Your golden arrow went through my eye You're the one that can turn the page You're the one that gave me light in another gage Now I'm dancing in the tide You're the one that can make me stay You're the only one who makes me feel this way You're the one that's been stealing stars Your golden arrow went through my eye You're the one that can turn the Wage You're the one that gave me light in another gage Now I'm dancing in the tide You're the one that can make me stay You're the only one who makes me feel this way You're the one that's been stealing stars Your golden arrow went through my eye You're the one that can turn the page You're the one that gave me light in another gage Now I'm dancing in the tide Yeah I'm dancing in the darkness Three years before I was feeling so heartless But your bright shined through Now I'm drinking love Wotion On my late nights too It's a criminal feeling Happiness cries and the tears are dreaming My body is screaming I'm staying right here No I'll never be leaving
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Written by: Patrik Jens Berger, Charlotte Emma Aitchison
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Profile"You're the One" is performed by acclaimed British singer-songwriter, Charli XCX. Her real name is Charlotte Emma Aitchison but she goes by her stage name, which she derived from her old MSN username.
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Album InformationThe song "You're the One" is a part of Charli XCX's extended play (EP) titled 'You're The One,' which released on June 12, 2012, before it was included in her debut album, 'True Romance,' released in April 2013.
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Genre"You're The One" is considered an electropop and dark pop song, exhibiting Charli's signature blend of synth-heavy production and catchy, anthemic hooks.
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SongwritingCharli XCX co-wrote "You're the One" along with Ariel Rechtshaid, who is a notable Grammy award-winning record producer, recording engineer, and multi-instrumentalist.
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Music VideoThe music video for "You're The One" released on August 13, 2012, and was directed by Rankin. It is described as a dark and twisted pop fantasy that matches the song's haunting and pounding melody.
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Critical AcclaimCritics praised "You're the One" for its dark pop aesthetics and catchy chorus. Pitchfork included the song in their list of 'The Top 100 Tracks of 2012.'
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "You're The One" did not reach major peaks on music charts, it still gained significant recognition and acclaim – signalling Charli XCX's potential for mainstream success, which she would eventually attain.
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Live PerformancesCharli XCX has performed "You're The One" in many live performances, including notable festivals like the Reading Festival and on televised music platforms like 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.'
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InfluencesThe imagery used in the video for "You're The One" and the overall sound aesthetic of the song borrow heavily from Japanese pop culture, which Charli has cited as one of her musical influences.
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Covers and RemixesThe song has been remixed by several artists and DJs since its release, including Blood Orange, Odd Future's The Internet, and St. Lucia. The Blood Orange remix, in particular, was very well received.
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