I'm The One
Van Halen · Van Halen
Woo!
Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
We came here to entertain you
Leaving here we aggravate you
Don't you know it means the same to me?
Honey!
I'm the one, the one you love
Come on baby, show your love
Hey! Give it to me
I see a glow that fills this room
I see it rolling off of you
And now your message from above
I'm tellin you
Ow!
Show, come on and show your love
Ah yeah
(Show your love)
Ow! Woo! Oh!
Show! Show your love babe
Ah, yeah
(Show your)
Show it!
(Guitar Solo)
Ow!
Ow! Wa-wa-wa-wa-wa-woo!
Look at all these little kids
takin' care of the music biz
Don't their business take good care of me?
Honey! I'm the one, the one you love
Come on baby show your love
Hey! Give it to me
I see a glow that fills this room
I see it rolling off of you
And now your message from above
I'm telling you
Ow!
Show, show your love babe
Ah, yeah!
(Show your love)
Ow! Whoo! Woo!
Show! (Show)
Show your love babe
Ah, yeah
(Show your)
Show me!
(Guitar Solo)
Alright!
Whoo! Bop ba da, shoo-be doo-wah
Bop ba da, shoo-be doo-wah
(Ba dum bum)
Bop ba da, shoo-be do-wah
(shoo-be doo-be doo-be do-whum)
Bop ba da, shoo-be doo-be doo-be do-wah
Bop ba da, shoo-be doo-wah
(Bop ba da, shoo-be doo-be doo-be doo-whum)
Bop ba da, shoo-be doo-wah
(Bop ba da, shoo-be doo-be doo-be doo-whum)
Bop ba da, shoo-be doo-wah
(Ba dum bum)
Bop ba da, shoo-be doo-wah Whoo!
Ow!
(Show your love)
Oh! Oh! Come on and show me!
(Show your love)
Better show, better show your love now
(Show your love)
Ah, yeah!
(Show your love)
Ow! Yeah!
About I'm The One
"I'm The One" stands as a defining track on Van Halen's self-titled debut album, released in 1978. This recording showcases the band's signature blend of rock energy and Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar techniques, establishing their reputation as pioneers of hard rock and new wave. The song features the band's characteristic interplay between Eddie's virtuosic solos and David Lee Roth's charismatic vocals, creating a dynamic sound that captivated audiences immediately upon release. As a cornerstone of their early discography, the track exemplifies the raw power and innovation that would come to define the band's career. It remains a staple of their live performances and a critical touchstone for fans exploring the origins of modern rock music.