Introduction
“You’re Still The One” is a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was released in 1998 as the third single from her third studio album “Come On Over”. The song was written and produced by Twain and her then-husband Robert John “Mutt” Lange. It is a romantic ballad that expresses love and commitment between two people. The song received critical acclaim and became one of Twain’s signature songs. In this article, we will discuss the lyrics of the song and the accompanying music video.
Verse 1
(When I first saw you, I saw love
And the first time you touched me, I felt love
And after all this time, you’re still the one I love)
Looks like we made it
Look how far we’ve come my baby
We mighta took the long way
We knew we’d get there someday
The first verse of the song establishes the theme of long-lasting love. It describes how the singer fell in love with her partner at first sight and continues to be in love with them after all these years. The lyrics also acknowledge the challenges they faced while being together, but they still managed to make it work. The accompanying music video features Twain and her husband in romantic scenes, further emphasizing the message of the song.
Chorus
(They said “I bet they’ll never make it”
But just look at us holding on
We’re still together still going strong)
(You’re still the one)
You’re still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You’re still the one I want for life)
(You’re still the one)
You’re still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You’re still the one I kiss goodnight)
The chorus of the song reiterates the theme of long-lasting love and commitment. It highlights the fact that despite the doubts of others, the couple has managed to stay together and their love continues to be strong. The lyrics also express the singer’s desire to be with her partner for life and how they are each other’s soulmate.
Verse 2
Ain’t nothin’ better
We beat the odds together
I’m glad we didn’t listen
Look at what we would be missin’
(They said “I bet they’ll never make it”
But just look at us holding on
We’re still together still going strong)
The second verse of the song emphasizes the idea of overcoming obstacles together. The lyrics suggest that the couple has faced challenges and criticisms from others, but they didn’t listen and continued to stay together. The video shows Twain and her husband in various stages of their life together, further emphasizing the idea of growing together as a couple.
Bridge
(You’re still the one)
You’re still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You’re still the one I want for life)
(You’re still the one)
You’re still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You’re still the one I kiss goodnight)
The bridge of the song repeats the chorus, highlighting the message of long-lasting love and commitment. It emphasizes the fact that the singer’s partner is still the one she wants to be with for life and that they have a deep connection.
Conclusion
“You’re Still The One” is a timeless love song that has resonated with audiences for over two decades. The lyrics and accompanying music video convey a message of long-lasting love and commitment, emphasizing the idea of growing old together as a couple. The song has become one of Shania Twain’s signature songs and continues to be a favorite among fans. If you haven’t heard it yet, give it a listen and see why it’s still one of the most beloved love songs of all time.
