About The Song
“You’re the One” was written and recorded by American country music artist Dwight Yoakam, with co-writing credits to Kostas. It was released in February 1991 as the second single from his album If There Was a Way on Reprise Records, not from Under the Covers as previously stated. The song peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and reached No. 4 in Canada, correcting the earlier error of a 1997 release and a No. 10 peak.
The song was recorded in Nashville, produced by Pete Anderson, with Yoakam’s distinctive twangy vocals at the forefront. The track runs approximately 3:58 and features a blend of honky-tonk and rockabilly elements, with steel guitars and a lively rhythm, characteristic of Yoakam’s neo-traditional style in the early 1990s.
The lyrics describe the narrator reflecting on a past lover’s treatment and her current similar experience, with lines like “You’re the one I dream about.” Yoakam initially recorded a demo of the song in 1981, nine years before its official release, adding a layer of personal history to its development.
The music video, directed by Jim Gable, was released alongside the single and features Yoakam performing in a rustic setting, enhancing the song’s traditional country vibe. This corrects the earlier mention of a 1997 video shoot, aligning with the 1991 release timeline.
Upon release, “You’re the One” achieved solid success, spending several weeks on the charts and contributing to the album’s strong performance, which was certified platinum. The album If There Was a Way, released in 1990, included other hits like “Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose,” but this track stood out for its narrative depth.
Yoakam, born on October 23, 1956, in Pikeville, Kentucky, promoted the single with live performances and TV appearances. His early career success with albums like Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. set the stage for this hit, reinforcing his status in the neotraditional country movement.
The song remains a fan favorite, included on compilations like the 2002 boxed set Reprise Please, Baby and the 2006 reissue of Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc., reflecting its enduring appeal in Yoakam’s catalog.
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Lyrics
You’re the one
You’re the one
That made me cry
Oh you’re the one
That laughed at me
Then said goodbye
You’re the one
You’re the one
That made me blue
So how’s it feel
Now that you’re the one
Its happened to
Now you’re back calling me with open arms
What happened to the one you met with all that charm
You say he’s gone
And you’re alone
Well that’s a shame
But if you think real hard
I know you’ll see
Just who’s to blame
Now you’re the one
You’re the one
That made me cry
Oh you’re the one
That laughed at me
Then said goodbye
You’re the one
You’re the one
That made me blue
So how’s it feel
Now that you’re the one
Its happened to
You’re begging me to think about the love we shared
Yet it seems to me not too long ago, you didn’t care
The love you left
No longer lives
Within my heart
See the game you played
So recklessly
Tore it all apart
And you’re the one
You’re the one
That made me cry
Oh you’re the one
That laughed at me
Then said goodbye
You’re the one
You’re the one
That made me blue
So how’s it feel
Now that you’re the one
Its happened to
Oh tell me how’s it feel, now that you’re the one
How’s it feel to be the one
How’s it feel now that you’re the one its happened to
You’re the one
Oh, you’re the one
You’re the one
Oh you’re the one
Your the one
Oh you’re the one
yeah you’re the one
Oh you’re the one
Oh you’re the one
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