The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
I got chills.
They're multiplyin'.
And I'm losin' control.
'Cause the power
You're supplyin'
It's electrifyin'
You better shape up,
'Cause I need a man
And my heart is set on you (And my heart is set on you)
You better shape up;
You better understand
To my heart I must be true.
Nothin' left, nothin' left for me to do.
You're the one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
Hu, hu, hu honey.
The one I need (What I need)
Oh, yes indeed.(yes indeed)
If you're filled
With affection
You're to shy to convey,
Meditate in my direction.
Feel your way.
I better shape up,
'Cause you need a man
I need a man
Who can keep me satisfied. (Who can keep me satisfied)
I better shape up
If I'm gonna prove
Oh, you better prove
That my faith is justified.
Are you sure? Yes, I'm sure down deep inside.
You're the one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
Hu, hu, hu honey.
The one I need (What I need)
Oh, yes indeed.(Yes indeed)
You're the one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
Hu, hu, hu honey.
The one I need (What I need)
Oh, yes indeed.(Yes indeed)
You're the one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
Hu, hu, hu honey.
The one I need (What I need)
Oh, yes indeed (Yes indeed)
You're the one that I want.
They're multiplyin'.
And I'm losin' control.
'Cause the power
You're supplyin'
It's electrifyin'
You better shape up,
'Cause I need a man
And my heart is set on you (And my heart is set on you)
You better shape up;
You better understand
To my heart I must be true.
Nothin' left, nothin' left for me to do.
You're the one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
Hu, hu, hu honey.
The one I need (What I need)
Oh, yes indeed.(yes indeed)
If you're filled
With affection
You're to shy to convey,
Meditate in my direction.
Feel your way.
I better shape up,
'Cause you need a man
I need a man
Who can keep me satisfied. (Who can keep me satisfied)
I better shape up
If I'm gonna prove
Oh, you better prove
That my faith is justified.
Are you sure? Yes, I'm sure down deep inside.
You're the one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
Hu, hu, hu honey.
The one I need (What I need)
Oh, yes indeed.(Yes indeed)
You're the one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
Hu, hu, hu honey.
The one I need (What I need)
Oh, yes indeed.(Yes indeed)
You're the one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want.
(You are the one I want) hu, hu, hu honey.
The one that I want (You are the one I want)
Hu, hu, hu honey.
The one I need (What I need)
Oh, yes indeed (Yes indeed)
You're the one that I want.
Lyrics submitted by skttrbrain
You're the One That I Want Lyrics as written by John Farrar
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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