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the One ~ (the Artist)NPG

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New Power Generation
Newpower Soul

Further respite arrives on the leatherette-smooth muzak-ballad The One, although its airbrushed blandness is hardly a cause for celebration.

Oh yes I am
I am the one
Don't U look no further, girl
Oh, I am the one
Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes, oh
My, my, my little Mayte

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The One is the ninth track on the New Power Generation's third and final 'solo' album Newpower Soul, and, two and a half months prior to the album's release, The One was available as a promotional single (no commercial release was available).

Later in 1998, a remix of the track was included as the seventh and final track on the 1-800 New Funk direct-order version of Come On, the album's first and only commercially-released single.

While specific recording dates are now known, the album was recorded between May, 1997 and February, 1998, at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA. On 20 February, 1998, Love4OneAnother.com announced that was deciding between Mad Sex, Newpower Soul and Push It Up as the first single, which could indicate that The One was recorded later in February, 1998, but this is speculative.

Orchestra recordings by Clare Fischer were recorded in Los Angeles, CA, USA at some point between mid-1997 and Spring 1998. Recording dates for the remix are not known, but it is likely that this was created in mid-1998 at Paisley Park Studios.

-PrinceVault

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THE ONE

If U're lookin' 4 the man that will walk away from responsibility
I ain't the one {x3}
And if U're lookin' 4 the brotha that'll treat U like anything but a
queen
I ain't the one

But if U're lookin' 4 a man that'll sweep U off your tired weary feet
Pay your bills, buy U pretty dresses
And take U anywhere U wanna eat
Make love 2 U every night of the week
Oh, don't think it over, girl
Look no further
I am the one
Oh yes I am

If U're lookin' 4 a man that'll make big money
And keep it all 2 himself
I ain't the one
No, no - not me
And if U're lookin' 4 a man that'll have 10 women
And confuse it all with his wealth
Listen here, I ain't that one
No, no no - wait a minute

If U're lookin' 4 a man who can share his dinero (His money)
Buy U half the town (Half the town)
Treat every step U take (Every step)
As if U're walkin', huh, on holy ground (Holy ground)
Place U, place U above all others
When it comes, when it comes 2 the gettin' on down (Down)
Look no further, ooh
Your man's around (He's around)
Oh yes he is

He's standing right here, right here (Right here, right here)
Don't U look no further, girl
He's standing right here, right here

(I am the one) {x2}

If U're lookin' 4 a man that'll make U feel like time has just begun,
ooh
A man that'll make U feel like U're the only thing that ever
mattered
Underneath the sun, underneath the sun, ooh
If U're lookin' 4 somebody
Who will turn your bad day into one long night of fun
Look no further, baby
I'm… I'm the one

Oh yes I am
I am the one
Don't U look no further, girl
Oh, I am the one
Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes, oh
My, my, my little Mayte

File:Theone single.jpg

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ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS

The Artist/New Power Generation

"New Power Soul"
(NPG Records)

There are a couple of nice jams ("Come On," "Mad Sex"), and a sweet buttery soul ballad ("The One"), but ultimately this "Soul" provides more fodder for those who believe the Artist to be in dire need of an editor, producer or someone to separate the weak from the dope.

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MTV ONLINE

The Artist Formerly Known As Prince/New Power Generation
Newpower Soul
(NPG Records)

New Power Soul, on the other hand, is by far the most consistent album the Artist has released since the much-maligned, streamlined Batman soundtrack. Thankfully, it's also far better than that effort: leaving the soundtrack's stripped-down tone behind, NPS is a full-blown funk jam, notably light on guitars and heavy on thickly-textured grooves.

The goose-bump-inducing ballads include an almost-saccharine-but-still-beautiful "The One,"

-- Jason Ferguson

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Reply #6 posted 03/04/14 12:11pm

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Recording Personnel

Newpower Soul version

  • - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (credited for "all musical instruments and tantrums")
  • Kirk Johnson - drum programming (as "KAJ", credited for "drums, drum and synth programs")
  • Rhonda Smith - fretless bass guitar
  • Rev. Scott - rhythm guitar (credited, but uncertain involvement)
  • Mr. Hayes - keyboards (credited, but uncertain involvement)
  • NPG Orchestra - orchestra
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Scrolling down and that scared me. lol
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Reply #9 posted 03/04/14 2:17pm

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The quote that starts this thread is from a pretty negative review of the New Power Soul CD in Q magazine and I must say that "muzak ballad" is a pretty good description of this song. Still, when he opened with this in Brussels 1998, that was the start of a very good concert. I also like how P squeezed this and The Question of U into 1 song for later concerts.
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The studio version of this song, is kinda meh. Not bad, not great (although the video is fun).

Live, however, this song kicks ass, especially when he really screams the emotional parts.

No confusion, no tears. No enemies, no fear. No sorrow, no pain. No ball, no chain.

Sex is not love. Love is not sex. Putting words in other people's mouths will only get you elected.

Need more sleep than coke or methamphetamine.
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For some reason I compare it 2 Adore because of the type of 'giving' he's talking about

and the lyrics sorta fail for me, but I do like the music. Especially Clare Fischers strings

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For some reason I compare it 2 Adore because of the type of 'giving' he's talking about


and the lyrics sorta fail for me, but I do like the music. Especially Clare Fischers strings




Why?
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iZsaZsa said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

For some reason I compare it 2 Adore because of the type of 'giving' he's talking about

and the lyrics sorta fail for me, but I do like the music. Especially Clare Fischers strings

Why?

The lyrics just remind me of a lot of 1990s RnB songs about "I'll Do What Your Man Won't Do..." themes

It felt below a Prince standard. Adore, Scandelous, Condition of the Heart, even some nice pieces from the Truth. The beauty of the video and the music overshadows the lyrics idk

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did any of you notice the secrets messages in the black screen boxes (in the music video-intro)???

Something about Jesus. And a lot more..

Read at the edges, those black boxes..!

eek

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OldFriends4Sale said:



iZsaZsa said:


OldFriends4Sale said:



For some reason I compare it 2 Adore because of the type of 'giving' he's talking about


and the lyrics sorta fail for me, but I do like the music. Especially Clare Fischers strings





Why?

The lyrics just remind me of a lot of 1990s RnB songs about "I'll Do What Your Man Won't Do..." themes


It felt below a Prince standard. Adore, Scandelous, Condition of the Heart, even some nice pieces from the Truth. The beauty of the video and the music overshadows the lyrics idk


Cool. That's what I love about this one. It's simplicity. It's just straight talk because you don't want to always have to figure it out.
And shoutout to Joe. lol
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thedance said:

did any of you notice the secrets messages in the black screen boxes (in the music video-intro)???

Something about Jesus. And a lot more..

Read at the edges, those black boxes..!

eek

^ Here:

right, here's the hidden messages from 'The One' video, some secret writing at the edge of the black "dialogue signs" during the Chaplin intro. Very difficult to read, but Vc61 and MsJamieStarr figured it out on Hq....:


(1) Mayte was Nefertiti and prince was Anhkaten so you are my slave

(2) Come back my son and rule love Prince and the Revolution

(3) Stavros is what Jesus died on not a cross

(4) Jesus is King Jesus is King Jesus is King

(5) Stavros is what Jesus died on not a cross

(6) Wendy Lisa Sheila Cat Susannah Rhonda Marva

(7) Jesus is King Jesus is King Jesus is King

(8) Come back my son and rule love Prince and the Revolution

(9) Mayte was Nefertiti and prince was Anhkaten so you are my slave

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iZsaZsa said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

The lyrics just remind me of a lot of 1990s RnB songs about "I'll Do What Your Man Won't Do..." themes

It felt below a Prince standard. Adore, Scandelous, Condition of the Heart, even some nice pieces from the Truth. The beauty of the video and the music overshadows the lyrics idk

Cool. That's what I love about this one. It's simplicity. It's just straight talk because you don't want to always have to figure it out. And shoutout to Joe. lol

I don't mind simplicity. I don't know, something lack luster about the lyrics, cool song though, the music definately makes up for it 4 me.

Tangerine is a very simply lyric song and I LOVE it, but it feels like Prince. idk, it's just me

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thedance said:

thedance said:

did any of you notice the secrets messages in the black screen boxes (in the music video-intro)???

Something about Jesus. And a lot more..

Read at the edges, those black boxes..!

eek

^ Here:

right, here's the hidden messages from 'The One' video, some secret writing at the edge of the black "dialogue signs" during the Chaplin intro. Very difficult to read, but Vc61 and MsJamieStarr figured it out on Hq....:


(1) Mayte was Nefertiti and prince was Anhkaten so you are my slave

(2) Come back my son and rule love Prince and the Revolution

(3) Stavros is what Jesus died on not a cross

(4) Jesus is King Jesus is King Jesus is King

(5) Stavros is what Jesus died on not a cross

(6) Wendy Lisa Sheila Cat Susannah Rhonda Marva

(7) Jesus is King Jesus is King Jesus is King

(8) Come back my son and rule love Prince and the Revolution

(9) Mayte was Nefertiti and prince was Anhkaten so you are my slave

wow, I have 2 look at this video again.

# 1 2 6 of course are the Ones that catch my eye, very interesting

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Reply #21 posted 03/05/14 8:20am

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The One
Directed by: Mayte
Released 1997
From Album: NPG - New Power Soul

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OldFriends4Sale said:



iZsaZsa said:


OldFriends4Sale said:


The lyrics just remind me of a lot of 1990s RnB songs about "I'll Do What Your Man Won't Do..." themes


It felt below a Prince standard. Adore, Scandelous, Condition of the Heart, even some nice pieces from the Truth. The beauty of the video and the music overshadows the lyrics idk



Cool. That's what I love about this one. It's simplicity. It's just straight talk because you don't want to always have to figure it out. And shoutout to Joe. lol

I don't mind simplicity. I don't know, something lack luster about the lyrics, cool song though, the music definately makes up for it 4 me.



Tangerine is a very simply lyric song and I LOVE it, but it feels like Prince. idk, it's just me


LoL. Tangerine is not simple. "I feel tangerine". Do you know exactly what he's talking about? Exactly?
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Reply #23 posted 03/05/14 8:36am

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screenshots The One:

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iZsaZsa said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

I don't mind simplicity. I don't know, something lack luster about the lyrics, cool song though, the music definately makes up for it 4 me.

Tangerine is a very simply lyric song and I LOVE it, but it feels like Prince. idk, it's just me

LoL. Tangerine is not simple. "I feel tangerine". Do you know exactly what he's talking about? Exactly?

When I say simple, I don't mean there is no depth layers or symbolism. I'm a Prince fan remember ? lol We learn the language. In comparison 2 Condition of the Heart the Beautiful Ones Adore, Tangerine is "simpler" but in comparison to the One, complex. I guess I don't feel poetry in the One. I'm not saying I don't like it, obviously I do. I guess it's a matter of flow for me

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I'd like to think that I'm a man of exquisite taste But if U're lookin' 4 a man that'll sweep U off
Hundred percent Italian silk imported Egyptian lace your tired weary feet
Nothin' baby, I said nothin' baby could compare Pay your bills, buy U pretty dresses
To your lovely face And take U anywhere U wanna eat
Make love 2 U every night of the week


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Deep. popcorn I can 't figure out the one where the Mom says she's dying of thirst. Is it "opposite of people" and "in hell(o)" on there or something...
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OldFriends4Sale said:



iZsaZsa said:


OldFriends4Sale said:


I don't mind simplicity. I don't know, something lack luster about the lyrics, cool song though, the music definately makes up for it 4 me.



Tangerine is a very simply lyric song and I LOVE it, but it feels like Prince. idk, it's just me



LoL. Tangerine is not simple. "I feel tangerine". Do you know exactly what he's talking about? Exactly?

When I say simple, I don't mean there is no depth layers or symbolism. I'm a Prince fan remember ? lol We learn the language. In comparison 2 Condition of the Heart the Beautiful Ones Adore, Tangerine is "simpler" but in comparison to the One, complex. I guess I don't feel poetry in the One. I'm not saying I don't like it, obviously I do. I guess it's a matter of flow for me



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I'd like to think that I'm a man of exquisite taste But if U're lookin' 4 a man that'll sweep U off
Hundred percent Italian silk imported Egyptian lace your tired weary feet
Nothin' baby, I said nothin' baby could compare Pay your bills, buy U pretty dresses
To your lovely face And take U anywhere U wanna eat
Make love 2 U every night of the week




What? That's hot! Maybe it's a chick thing.
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iZsaZsa said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

When I say simple, I don't mean there is no depth layers or symbolism. I'm a Prince fan remember ? lol We learn the language. In comparison 2 Condition of the Heart the Beautiful Ones Adore, Tangerine is "simpler" but in comparison to the One, complex. I guess I don't feel poetry in the One. I'm not saying I don't like it, obviously I do. I guess it's a matter of flow for me

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I'd like to think that I'm a man of exquisite taste
Hundred percent Italian silk imported Egyptian lace
Nothin' baby, I said nothin' baby could compare
To your lovely face -Adore

What? That's hot! Maybe it's a chick thing.

lol probably, I guess as a dude if I was to speak to a woman, I wouldn't do it via the One, but Adore

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OldFriends4Sale said:



iZsaZsa said:


OldFriends4Sale said:


When I say simple, I don't mean there is no depth layers or symbolism. I'm a Prince fan remember ? lol We learn the language. In comparison 2 Condition of the Heart the Beautiful Ones Adore, Tangerine is "simpler" but in comparison to the One, complex. I guess I don't feel poetry in the One. I'm not saying I don't like it, obviously I do. I guess it's a matter of flow for me



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I'd like to think that I'm a man of exquisite taste

Hundred percent Italian silk imported Egyptian lace

Nothin' baby, I said nothin' baby could compare

To your lovely face -Adore



What? That's hot! Maybe it's a chick thing.

lol probably, I guess as a dude if I was to speak to a woman, I wouldn't do it via the One, but Adore




I ain't saying she's a gold digger, but do both. lol
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