"You're the One" is a song by British singer Charli XCX, released as her fifth single on 14 June 2012 exclusively in Australia under Warner Music, and the third single from her debut EP of the same name, and her major-label debut studio album True Romance (2013).[1]
| "You're the One" | ||||
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 UK release cover | ||||
| Single by Charli XCX | ||||
| from the EP You're the One and the album True Romance | ||||
| Released | 14 June 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:15 | |||
| Label | Warner Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Patrik Berger | |||
| Charli XCX singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "You're the One" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editCharli XCX wrote the song while working in Sweden. Producer Patrik Berger sent her two beats, one of which became Icona Pop's "I Love It" and the other of which became "You're the One". Having just fallen in love, Charli wrote the song to be "about super amazing orgasmic love".[2] The song first appeared in 2011 under the title "In the Dark", in a demo form on the official promotional album sampler of True Romance. When performed for Gigwise in May 2012, it appeared under a second title "Dancing in the Dark".[3] A CD single was released for promotional purposes in a cardboard sleeve.
Critical reception
editB. David Zarley from The Line of Best Fit praised the song, describing it as "goth pop combines pop song craft and approachability with a drenching layer of dark luxuriousness", and said it "shifts from clipped vocals and pallbearer shuffling verses to a lofting, romantic hook; the entire thing is a microcosm of the microgenre, vivisected and labelled and easily consumable."[4] John Murphy from musicOMH said the song "will threaten to take up residence in your brain for months on end", and described it as "an [excellent] real pop nugget".[5] Billboard placed "You're the One" 16th on its list of the best songs of 2012, commenting that Charli XCX "released a string of dazzle pop singles this year, none quite as fluttering as this synth-laden love song."[6]
Music video
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The video for "You're the One" was uploaded to Charli XCX's official YouTube channel on July 3, 2012. It was directed by Dawn Shadforth. The video switches between three different scenes: Charli and an army of children in a warehouse, featuring a large "XCX" on the wall; Charli in a room featuring red light-up hearts and heart-shaped balloons; and Charli performing on a small stage in front of a cloudy backdrop.[7]
Odd Future's The Internet Remix video
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A video was also made for the remix by The Internet (credited as Odd Future's The Internet) featuring Mike G, which appeared on the You're the One EP. It features short, brightly-colored clips of Charli in the style of GIF images.[8][9]
The video was directed by Claire Boyd and Ryan Andrews.[9] Andrews has directed the music videos for several of Charli's tracks, including "Cloud Aura" and "So Far Away". He explained that his work with Charli uses a visual style that represents how she "developed herself through Twitter and Tumblr".[10]
Track listing
edit- CD single / Digital download
- "You're the One" – 3:15
Credits and personnel
edit- Lead vocals – Charli XCX
- Producer – Patrik Berger
- Sound Mixers – Rich Costley
- Lyrics – Charlotte Aitchison, Patrik Berger
Charts
edit| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Singles Sales (Billboard)[11] | 10 |
| US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[11] | 5 |
You're the One (EP)
editYou're the One (EP) is the first extended play by English recording artist Charli XCX. Three versions of the EP were released with varying track lists. The EP includes Charli XCX's two singles released exclusively in the UK in 2011; "Stay Away" and "Nuclear Seasons". Preceding the album's release in Australia, the title track was released digitally as the EP's lead single in that territory.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You're the One" |
| Berger | 3:17 |
| 2. | "You're the One" (Blood Orange remix) |
| Berger | 4:15 |
| 3. | "Nuclear Seasons" |
| Rechtshaid | 3:46 |
| 4. | "Nuclear Seasons" (Balam Acab remix) |
| Rechtshaid | 4:46 |
| Total length: | 16:04 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You're the One" |
| Berger | 3:16 |
| 2. | "So Far Away" |
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| 3:23 |
| 3. | "You're the One" (Odd Future's The Internet remix; featuring Mike G) |
| Berger | 2:59 |
| 4. | "You're the One" (Blood Orange remix) |
| Berger | 4:16 |
| 5. | "You're the One" (St. Lucia remix) |
| Berger | 4:21 |
| Total length: | 18:15 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You're the One" |
| Berger | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Stay Away" |
| Rechtshaid | 3:51 |
| 3. | "Nuclear Seasons" |
| Rechtshaid | 3:44 |
| 4. | "Nuclear Seasons" (Balam Acab remix) |
| Rechtshaid | 4:46 |
| 5. | "You're the One" (Blood Orange remix) |
| Berger | 4:16 |
| 6. | "You're the One" (Odd Future's The Internet remix; featuring Mike G) |
| Berger | 2:59 |
| Total length: | 22:52 | |||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States[12] | 12 June 2012 | IAMSOUND Records | Digital download |
| United Kingdom[13] | 14 September 2012 | ||
| Australia[14][15] | 21 September 2012 | Warner Music | |
| 28 September 2012 | CD |
References
edit- ^ You're the One – Single – Australia iTunes Store
- ^ Nostro, Lauren (6 March 2013). "Interview: Charli XCX Talks Debut Album, Internet Haters, and Writing Icona Pop's 'I Love It'". Complex. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ^ Charli XCX performs 'Dancing in the Dark" – GigwiseUK on YouTube
- ^ Zarley, B. David (11 April 2013). "Charli XCX – True Romance". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
- ^ Murphy, John (11 April 2013). "Charli XCX – True Romance". musicOMH. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "20 Best Songs of 2012: Critics' Picks". Billboard. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- ^ "Charli XCX – You're the One [Official Video]". YouTube. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- ^ "Charli XCX – You're The One (Odd Future's The Internet ft. Mike G Remix)". YouTube. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- ^ a b Breihan, Tom (2 August 2012). "Charli XCX – "You're The One (The Internet Remix Feat. Mike G) Video". Stereogum. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- ^ Haithcoat, Rebecca (4 December 2012). "Charli XCX's "Cloud Aura" Video Is So Arresting We Had to Find and Talk to the Director". MySpace. Archived from the original on 18 December 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- ^ a b Hampp, Andrew (3 April 2013). "Charli XCX In Charge". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ^ "You're the One – EP by Charli XCX". iTunes Store US. Apple Inc. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^ "You're the One – EP by Charli XCX". iTunes Store UK. Apple Inc. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^ "You're The One EP by Charli XCX". zdigital Australia. Archived from the original on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^ "You're The One Ep – Charli Xcx". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 17 October 2012.[permanent dead link]