The One Thing
INXS
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Well you know just what you do to me The way you move soft and slippery Cut the night just like a razor Rarely talk and that's the danger It's the one thing You are my thing You know your voice is a love song It's a cat call from the past There's no ice in your lovers walk You don't look twice 'cause you move so fast It's the one thing You are my thing You've got a dozen men behind you You've got dead flowers on the floor You're too pretty in the daylight It keeps them coming back for more It's the one thing You are my thing It's the one thing You are my thing It's the one thing You are my thing
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Written by: ANDREW CHARLES FARRISS, MICHAEL HUTCHENCE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Background Information"The One Thing" is a song by Australian rock band INXS, released as a single from their 1982 album "Shabooh Shoobah."
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Chart PerformanceThe song became INXS' first US Top 30 hit, peaking at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1983.
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First Big ExposureThe song got a huge exposure boost when it got plenty of airplay on then nascent MTV, helping INXS gain recognition in the US market.
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Music VideoThe video for "The One Thing" was directed by filmmaker Yasuhiko Yamamoto and perennial INXS collaborator Richard Lowenstein. It features the band members participating in a decadent, food-filled banquet.
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InspirationSong's lyrics are reportedly inspired by a 24-hour party in Sydney, where lead singer Michael Hutchence was present.
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Album ImpactThe success of "The One Thing" significantly contributed to "Shabooh Shoobah" being the band's first album to reach the US Billboard 200, reaching #46.
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Song WritingINXS members Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss are credited as the songwriters for "The One Thing."
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InfluenceThe song marked the band's departure from their earlier punk-influenced sound to a more confident, mature and polished style that would lead to their international success.
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Live Performances"The One Thing" has remained a staple in the band's live sets, often played early in the performance to rouse the crowd.
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RecognitionIn a recognition of its enduring popularity, "The One Thing" was featured in the 2010 video game "Rock Band 3", allowing players to simulate its performance.
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