You're the One
Yoko Ono
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Mountains may move Rivers may run But you make me be myself You make me be How do I tell you? How do I tell You're the one? Stars may move Time may run But you make me free myself You make me free How do I tell you? How do I tell You're the one You're the one? In the world's eye We were Laurel and Hardy In our minds We were Heathcliff and Cathy In a moment of wisdom We were a wizard and a witch In a moment of freedom We were Don Quixote and Sancho In reality We were just a boy and a girl Who never looked back How do I tell you? [Repeat: x6] How can I tell you? How could I tell you You're the one [Repeat: x4]
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Written by: YOKO ONO, JOHN LENNON
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"You're the One" is a rock song with significant elements of pop, showcasing Yoko Ono's flair for genre fusion.
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Album InformationThe song is a part of Yoko Ono's album "A Story," which was initially recorded in 1974, but was not released until 1997.
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Collaborative ConnectionWhile "You're the One" is a Yoko Ono original, her husband, John Lennon, one of the founding members of the iconic rock band, The Beatles, also contributed a large portion of the guitar work on the track.
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A Special LabelThe album "A Story" was initially intended to be released on Apple Records, a label that was created by The Beatles.
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Backlash OvercomingYoko Ono faced a notable level of backlash and criticism from Beatles' fans after her marriage to John Lennon. "You're the One," like many of her other songs, has been appreciated by music enthusiasts for its unique composition, thereby solidifying her independent musical reputation.
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Song Content"You're the One" is a love song that echoes Ono's personal emotions and experience, reflecting her deep relationship with Lennon.
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Cover VersionsThis song was covered by the indie rock band Boredoms and included in the Yoko Ono tribute album "Yes, I'm a Witch."
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Inspirational FigureOften considered ahead of her time, Ono's "You're The One" continues to play a defining role in avant-garde music, inspiring numerous contemporary artists in their work.
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Music VideoThe music video for "You're the One" was part of the 8th Annual Tribeca Film Festival's Flux Concert, showcasing several of Yoko Ono's videos.
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Legacy of the SongEven though "You're the One" has been overshadowed by Ono's more publicly known and controversial pieces, it remains a strong example of her contribution as an independent artist to the music world.
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