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World Party — She's the One
Album: Egyptology
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Released: 1997
Length: 4:44
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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I was her
She was me
We were one
We were free
Anf if there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one

We were young
We were wrong
We were fun
All along
And if there's somebody calling me on
She's the one

When you get to where you want to go
And you know the things you want to know
You're smiling
When you said what you want to say
And you know the way you want to play it
You'll be so high you'll be flying

Tho' the sea
Will be strong
I know we'll
Carry on
Cos if there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one

When you get to where you want to go
And you know the things you want to know
You're smiling
When you said what you want to say
And you know the way you want to play it
You'll be so high you'll be flying

I was her
She was me
We were one
We were free
And if there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
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hey, it looks like Eagles
Posted 1 month ago by finoufk    [ Reply ]
These songs all hit harder now that Karl Wallinger is dead. 
Posted 3 months ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

Much better than Robbie Williams' version.

I thought I was very very similar 

Posted 3 months ago by hightail    [ Reply ]
Karl could definitely write a song, sadly missed.
Posted 3 months ago by ne1    [ Reply ]
La balada no es mala pero el mood de la música v.s. el nombre de la banda me hace pensar:
que tristes son sus vidas
Posted 3 months ago by sergioso    [ Reply ]
God bless & godspeed, KW.  Thank you very much, heartfelt appreciation to your spirit for having given it your all
Posted 7 months ago by Pazu    [ Reply ]
simply superb 10
Posted 10 months ago by Ben_Smedley    [ Reply ]
If I could write a song like this I'd be pretty pleased with myself!
Posted 11 months ago by frogtoad    [ Reply ]
 norbertZ wrote:

World Party 7 - Robbies boring cover 3


Funny, in my opinion exactly vice versa.
Posted 1 year ago by Lemmes    [ Reply ]
 Michaeljcovel wrote:
one thing for sure here at RP
They like all sorts of British Pricks, eager and often!


And what kind of pricks do you prefer?
Posted 1 year ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
one thing for sure here at RP
They like all sorts of British Pricks, eager and often!
Posted 1 year ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
Much better than Robbie Williams' version.
Posted 1 year ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
I sure hope these two kids ended up together....
 

Posted 1 year ago by glreardon:
Love this song. But I'm a girl who love cheesy stuff like this!

jp33442 wrote:
Excuse me there are guys like me who love cheesy stuff too




Posted 1 year ago by Ipse_Dixit    [ Reply ]
Radio Nova with Robbie version 
Posted 2 years ago by Luumu    [ Reply ]
 david16 wrote:

Robbie Williams in the UK killed this song stone dead, sadly.  




Yeah,maybe, but his video for it is a hoot!
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 glreardon wrote:

Love this song.  But I'm a girl who love cheesy stuff like this!

Excuse me there are guys like me who love cheesy stuff too

Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Love this song.  But I'm a girl who love cheesy stuff like this!
Posted 3 years ago by glreardon    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:
Robbie Williams is a talent vacuum.


To be fair, there's not a lot of substance to the song either though. Sounds like any committee-written post-Cowell pap.
Posted 3 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
loved robbie's williams cover as much as this original. really gets me 
Posted 3 years ago by luisaa72    [ Reply ]
 david16 wrote:

Robbie Williams in the UK killed this song stone dead, sadly.  



Robbie Williams is a talent vacuum.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 david16 wrote:
Robbie Williams in the UK killed this song stone dead, sadly.  


Based in London, and in my naivety, I must admit I also didn't even know that the Robbie Williams version was a cover/clone of this version - so thanks again for RP and Bill for widening my horizons, even after 15 years of listening, still learning and discovering new sounds and new tastes. I don't dislike it, but it's only ok, nothing special, but I just can't hear anything other than the 'Williams' version after some 20+ (?!) years after hearing it played on loop on commercial radio to death here in the UK in my teens, I had to double-take that RP and Bill were playing for a moment there.
Posted 3 years ago by jamesdwebb    [ Reply ]
 dianed wrote:
One of my favorite groups from the 90s. Still enjoy all the tunes.
 
Agrred. And this is one of their best tunes.
Posted 4 years ago by djanecek    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite groups from the 90s. Still enjoy all the tunes.
Posted 4 years ago by dianed    [ Reply ]
 ChrisVIII wrote:
ehehe, seems that there is a debate as to which version is best. I didn't know this one existed. I only knew Robbie's version until today, maybe that influence my judgement but this one here doesn't seem to have much energy and makes the song very soppy . Plus, I can't help and visualise the video clip Robbie Williams has done to this song, it's such a cool and funny one. I'll give him the lead even if it is not the best song he has sung. Robbie 6, World Party, 3.
 

Absolutely. This version is a dreary slog with a slight increase in volume to substitute for energy.
Posted 4 years ago by brianlj    [ Reply ]
From Ella Fitzgerald to this. Ugh.
Posted 4 years ago by captbradders    [ Reply ]
Angst...
Posted 5 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 ckcotton wrote:

You chose THIS song to comment negatively on? There are sooooooo many other worthy candidates.... Tori Amos, Vienna Tang, Goldfrapp.......
 
Vienna Teng? I would ask why, but it is difficult to communicate with retarded people. Please stop spreading your moronic opinions. If you try to disrespect someone, at least get their name right.
Posted 5 years ago by Ciribomflax    [ Reply ]
Please, have a Mummy snack. It's extra crispy...

Sorry
Posted 5 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
 acamon wrote:
Have never posted something negative about a song, but WTF. 1.

But I'm glad some folks like it.
 
You chose THIS song to comment negatively on? There are sooooooo many other worthy candidates.... Tori Amos, Vienna Tang, Goldfrapp.......
Posted 5 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
lethargic
Posted 5 years ago by MrMelons    [ Reply ]
World Party 7 - Robbies boring cover 3
Posted 5 years ago by norbertZ    [ Reply ]
ehehe, seems that there is a debate as to which version is best. I didn't know this one existed. I only knew Robbie's version until today, maybe that influence my judgement but this one here doesn't seem to have much energy and makes the song very soppy . Plus, I can't help and visualise the video clip Robbie Williams has done to this song, it's such a cool and funny one. I'll give him the lead even if it is not the best song he has sung. Robbie 6, World Party, 3.
Posted 6 years ago by ChrisVIII    [ Reply ]
Robbie Williams in the UK killed this song stone dead, sadly.  
Posted 6 years ago by david16    [ Reply ]
Too bad. I usually like World Party, but this one is just ho-hum. I'm a 3
Posted 6 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
High number of "3" ratings for this one.  Hmmmm.
Posted 6 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
A beautiful song, thanks Karl
Posted 11 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
Hey! This sounds almost like - yep, World Party.....hmmm.  {#Think}
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Have never posted something negative about a song, but WTF. 1.

But I'm glad some folks like it.
Posted 12 years ago by acamon    [ Reply ]
Just one single word comes into my mind:

Why?

—> 1
Posted 12 years ago by mineralBOB    [ Reply ]
very nice!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
One big LIKE.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I'm a big fan of World Party, but I'm not sure about this one...
Posted 12 years ago by ncollingridge    [ Reply ]
Not a big fan of World Party - but sure like this one.
Posted 12 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Cool !  I think World Party might be even better than the Water Boys

Great Tune 
Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
I've always loved this song...
Posted 12 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
love it
Posted 14 years ago by motorichi    [ Reply ]
thankyou thankyou thankyou
Posted 14 years ago by soulcollision    [ Reply ]
More World Party is better...  Bumper stickers should be issued.

{#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by jersey_birdman    [ Reply ]
World Party is good
Posted 14 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:
if theres a song, thats dragging on...this the one, this the one
 
hahaha.. nice.. 
Posted 14 years ago by i4niblind    [ Reply ]
Ah nostalgia...
Posted 14 years ago by dggeek    [ Reply ]
Not the best Whirled Potty, they've done much better...
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
if theres a song, thats dragging on...this the one, this the one
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
The only version I have heard is not by Robbie Williams or World Party and it was much better than this; does anybody know who else did this song?{#Question}
Posted 15 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 pallasathene82 wrote:
I think this one escaped from a romantic comedy soundtrack.
 
Indeed it did.  It was used to very good effect in The Matchmaker (which is, incidentally one of the funniest movies of all time).  Love this song and love that film {#Hearteyes}

Clip of film on YouTube

Posted 15 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
For me Robbie Wiliams was first, too. Didn't know it was a cover version either. In my opinion Robbie Williams' voice added something more wild to it though, I like his version better - considering that this still remains a boring cheesy song after all.


Posted 15 years ago by eve_silver    [ Reply ]
I was lying in a burned out basement...
Posted 15 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 pallasathene82 wrote:
I think this one escaped from a romantic comedy soundtrack.
 
Now THAT is funny... {#Bounce}Thanks for the laugh as I can just picture Owen Wilson deep in thought as this tune plays over a montage of good times / bad times in their "on screen" relationship (e.g., Jennifer Anniston). {#Rolleyes}  I just saw Marley & Me over the weekend...

Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
I walked down the aisle to this song. Very sad to hear Robbie Williams did a cover of it....
Posted 15 years ago by goldberry    [ Reply ]
I think this one escaped from a romantic comedy soundtrack.
Posted 15 years ago by pallasathene82    [ Reply ]
this is so much better by world party - first time i hear it, its a different song!
Posted 15 years ago by Skorokoro    [ Reply ]
This song is pretty decent, but the bad news is I heard Robbie Williams' version first, therefore ruining it forever for me. That guy is such an imbecile.
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
I adore Karl Wallinger. There. I've said it.


Posted 16 years ago by velvetglove    [ Reply ]

Fantastic. 


Posted 16 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
Insipid.
Posted 16 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
ah, i love this song. world party. nice.
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
crockydile wrote:

Do I hear Ben Folds in there somewhere?


{#Yes} And George Harrison?

Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
bizon wrote:
I have been blessed thus far and haven't been unfortunante enough to have heard Robbie Williams' version. I like this one well enough though.
I will keep my fingers crossed for you and hope it stays that way!
Posted 16 years ago by Atlantis    [ Reply ]
Atlantis wrote:
Yup, ruined by Robbie "talentless wanker" Williams. Everything he touches turns to s**t. Also bear in mind, he has always had other people write for him. Well even writing crap is way above his ability.
I have been blessed thus far and haven't been unfortunante enough to have heard Robbie Williams' version. I like this one well enough though.
Posted 16 years ago by bizon    [ Reply ]
Yup, ruined by Robbie "talentless wanker" Williams. Everything he touches turns to s**t. Also bear in mind, he has always had other people write for him. Well even writing crap is way above his ability.
Posted 16 years ago by Atlantis    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
Great band, nice song...spoiled forever as I can't get Robbie Williams's version out of my head...just shows how little talent he had, can't write or sing, and when he covers another song..he tries to sing it just like the original.
Totally agree - RW - shouldn't that stand for Right Wanker!!! Do like the song - first time I've heard this version.
Posted 16 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
First time I had heard them was live in concert in San Diego. I was blown away and have been a fan ever since. Yes, Goodbye Jumbo is one of my favorite albums.
Posted 16 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Back to the music now... Karl Wallinger and World Party were so fabulous in their day...until serious health issues derailed the music for a while. This is a lovely song, but - as others have noted - you should check out the album Goodbye Jumbo in particular, if you don't know the band. It's easily one of the best albums of the '90s. Private Revolution that preceded it and Bang! and Egyptology that followed were all excellent as well. For you 'Greatest Hits' types, try Best of Show from last year, which is heavily tilted toward the first two albums.
Posted 16 years ago by Oregon_Steve    [ Reply ]
cc_rider wrote:
Some folks prefer the object of their faith not taken lightly. I'm not beholden to any one religion so I'm not particularly offended, but there are people who get mighty riled at casual usage of their Deity.
So?
Posted 16 years ago by MM13    [ Reply ]
Great band, nice song...spoiled forever as I can't get Robbie Williams's version out of my head...just shows how little talent he had, can't write or sing, and when he covers another song..he tries to sing it just like the original.
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Darlington wrote:
This is the original. Robbie Williams' version was the cover.
That sounds right... I can`t imagine Robbie having the imagination or songwriting skills needed to write a song as good as this one.
Posted 16 years ago by cookinlover    [ Reply ]
Hmmm........always good to learn something, Robbie Williams covered this song. I didnt' knew that.
Posted 16 years ago by nookie    [ Reply ]
repetitive...repetitive...repetitive...repetitive...repetitive
Posted 16 years ago by oso_negro    [ Reply ]
exciter76 wrote:
Ibut.... somebody tell me who wrote this song!!! I tought was a '60's song....
The song was writen by Karl Wallinger of .... World Party srangely enough
Posted 16 years ago by tiggers    [ Reply ]
dkwalika wrote:
They had some album back in the late 80s, early 90s, "Revolution" something. Anyone remember? It was really good, and the singer did a great Jagger.
Private Revolution. Goodbye Jumbo from '91 was great, and the song "Way Down" is very stone-esque. In a good way of course.
Posted 17 years ago by MickMan    [ Reply ]
Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
you got that right. last time someone yelled "golden calf!" I wanted to punch him right in the throat
Howling!
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
you got that right. last time someone yelled "golden calf!" I wanted to punch him right in the throat
You owe me a keyboard!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Would somebody PLEASE upload 'Ship Of Fools'!
Posted 17 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
crockydile wrote:
Do I hear Ben Folds in there somewhere?
I'm sure I can hear my aunt Matilda in there aswell.....hang on she's been dead for twenty years!?! ....quick call an exorcist!
Posted 17 years ago by firerytrigon    [ Reply ]
...Oh for Christ's sake...
Posted 17 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
Do I hear Ben Folds in there somewhere?
Posted 17 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Insipid.
Posted 17 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
cc_rider wrote:
Kidding. But some folks prefer the object of their faith not taken lightly.
you got that right. last time someone yelled "golden calf!" I wanted to punch him right in the throat
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
I was just hearing this song in my mind.
Posted 17 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
cc_rider wrote:
some folks prefer the object of their faith not taken lightly. I'm not beholden to any one religion so I'm not particularly offended, but there are people who get mighty riled at casual usage of their Deity. Peace
IMO those people take themselves too seriously and really need to get over it. It's their choice to be offended or not, actually. When someone says "Jesus!" or "Christ!", it has nothing to do with anyone else. It's just a common colloquialism. I can't be suppressing and holding myself back every time someone gets offended over this word or that word. Sure, there are some words that are truly nasty and have a really rotten history and I wouldn't say to anyone. But what if a whole group of people came along who decided to become offended every time someone said "man," (as in "Oh man, this really sucks!")? Would you stop using the word man like that? I wouldn't. Especially not in the name of peace. True peace comes from within, not from walking on eggshells every time we speak so as not to offend someone.
Posted 17 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
man, love this guy's voice. great track. great band.
Posted 17 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
cc_rider wrote:
Jesus is your bartender? Kidding. But some folks prefer the object of their faith not taken lightly. I'm not beholden to any one religion so I'm not particularly offended, but there are people who get mighty riled at casual usage of their Deity. Peace, c.
don't sweat it man... He was killed by those that didn't like Him and that didn't matter much...
Posted 17 years ago by curtsusu    [ Reply ]
Sobient wrote:
Christ, I need a beer.
Jesus is your bartender? Kidding. But some folks prefer the object of their faith not taken lightly. I'm not beholden to any one religion so I'm not particularly offended, but there are people who get mighty riled at casual usage of their Deity. Peace, c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
MickMan wrote:
Any WP is good WP in my opinion.
Agreed!
Posted 17 years ago by EB3    [ Reply ]
Love this. Karl is da man!
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
Karl Wallinger does it the best. Shameless pop is just so darn disarming. I love this song for some of the same reasons that I love John Lennon's Imagine. It's got heart and soul.
Posted 17 years ago by tomhodgman    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Tony0600 wrote:
I would love to hear more of WP on RP - especially Bang album
Any WP is good WP in my opinion. Although Goodbye Jumbo is probably my favorite album of their's.
Posted 17 years ago by MickMan    [ Reply ]
GregK wrote:
Hey Greg, tell us what you really think... :)
Posted 17 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
ManchesterUK wrote:
Lame at best. I've sung better down the pub on a friday night
Aye,but that'll be a Manchester pub
Posted 17 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
Marr wrote:
Guess I'm a sucker for this song. Doesn't matter to me if its a cover as long as they don't butcher it.
This is the original. Robbie Williams' version was the cover.
Posted 18 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
I would love to hear more of WP on RP - especially Bang album
Posted 18 years ago by Tony0600    [ Reply ]
If there was ever a band that didnt get the repect they deserve WP is it.
Posted 18 years ago by oufason    [ Reply ]
Damn... phone rang half way through that.
Posted 18 years ago by kerr    [ Reply ]
This song was whiney and boring enough when Robbie Williams sang it. How these guys have managed to make it sound more mundane is beyond me.
Posted 18 years ago by daddywoodland    [ Reply ]
squidish wrote:
Yeah, the band was called "Ben Throws His Clothes on the Floor", but it was too long for the CD cover...
i'm ashamed to say that made me laugh.
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Guess I'm a sucker for this song. Doesn't matter to me if its a cover as long as they don't butcher it.
Posted 18 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
I prefere the robbie william's version too..... but.... somebody tell me who wrote this song!!! I tought was a '60's song....
Posted 18 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
They had some album back in the late 80s, early 90s, "Revolution" something. Anyone remember? It was really good, and the singer did a great Jagger.
Posted 18 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by GregK    [ Reply ]
dadofsammy wrote:
Hey, guess there was a Ben Folds before Ben Folds.
Yeah, the band was called "Ben Throws His Clothes on the Floor", but it was too long for the CD cover...
Posted 18 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
Hey, guess there was a Ben Folds before Ben Folds.
Posted 18 years ago by dadofsammy    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
ManchesterUK wrote:
Lame at best. I've sung better down the pub on a friday night
So...when is your album coming out?
Posted 18 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
Lame at best. I've sung better down the pub on a friday night
Posted 18 years ago by ManchesterUK    [ Reply ]
How Cool.......new album and they are touring again. Please come to Florida Karl.
Posted 18 years ago by ZM_Herb    [ Reply ]
beetFreeQ wrote:
Hmm - I like the cover version by Robbie Williams better - this one's really boring...
They're note for note identical! So it boils down to whose voice you prefer - in my case that's Karl's. :)
Posted 18 years ago by matt!    [ Reply ]
World Party? Sounds like a pretty damned boring event.
Posted 18 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
Except she's not, not really.
Posted 18 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Hmm - I like the cover version by Robbie Williams better - this one's really boring... But it's also one of the weaker songs sung by Robbie...
Posted 18 years ago by beetFreeQ    [ Reply ]