Among 38 Special's best-known songs are "Caught Up in You" (1982) and "If I'd Been the One" (1983), both of which hit #1 on Billboard magazine's album rock chart, as well as "Second Chance" (1989), a #1 hit on Billboard's adult contemporary chart. According to Songfacts, it was the biggest Adult Contemporary hit of 1989. Other popular singles include "Hold On Loosely" (1981), "Fantasy Girl" (1981), "Back Where You Belong" (1984), and "Somebody Like You" (1986). These and other tracks are often played on classic rock radio stations.
After achieving three platinum albums and one gold album in the 80s, their popularity waned over the 90s-- although their 1997 single "Fade to Blue" hit #37 on the mainstream rock chart. More recently, the group's music came back into prominence after being featured in the 2001 cult classic comedy film 'Super Troopers', with songs such as "Trooper With An Attitude". They continue to tour to audiences in the American south and beyond.
The current lineup is comprised of vocalist Donnie Van Zant, guitarists Don Barnes and Danny Chauncey, bassist Larry Junstrom, keyboardist Bobby Capps, and drummer Gary Moffatt. Recently, both Donnie Van Zant and little brother Johnnie (the current frontman of Lynyrd Skynyrd) have joined forces as Van Zant and have released an album with another in the works.
Caught Up
.38 Special Lyrics
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When I'd be sayin' to you
"Don't let this good love slip away
Now that we know that it's true"
Don't, don't you know the kind of man I am
No, said I'd never fall in love again
But it's real and the feeling comes shining through
And I never did suspect a thing
So caught up in you, little girl
That I never want to get myself free
And baby it's true
You're the one
Who caught me baby you taught me
How good it could be
It took so long to change my mind
I thought that love was a game
I played around enough to find
No two are ever the same
You made me realized the love I missed
So hot! Love I couldn't quite resist
When it's right the light just comes shining through
So caught up in you, little girl
You're the one that's got me down on my knees
So caught up in you, little girl
That I never want to get myself free
And baby it's true
You're the one
Who caught me, baby you taught me
How good it could be
Fill your days and your nights
No need to ever ask me twice, oh no
Whenever you want me
And if ever comes a day
When you should turn and walk away, oh no
I can't live without you
So caught up in you
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
And if ever comes a day
When you should turn and walk away, oh no
I can't live without you
So caught up in you, little girl
You're the one that's got me down on my knees
So caught up in you , little girl
That I never want to get myself free
And baby it's true
You're the one
Who caught me baby you taught me
How good it could be, little girl
You're the one that's got me down on my knees
So caught up in you, little girl
That I never want to get myself free
And baby it's true
You're the one
Who caught me and taught me
You got me so caught up in you
The song "Caught Up in You" by .38 Special is a feel-good love song that tells the story of a man who never expected to fall in love but finds himself hopelessly in love with a woman who has taught him how good love can be. The lyrics start with the man expressing his surprise at being in love, and his plea to the woman not to let their relationship slip away now that they have discovered love is real between them.
The man acknowledges his past reluctance to love, but now he feels so caught up in the woman that he never wants to be free of her. He credits the woman with changing his mind about love and making him realize the love he had missed out on. He recognizes that every relationship is unique, and the woman has taught him that love can be a beautiful thing.
The lyrics are filled with emotion and gratitude for the woman who has captured the man's heart. The song uses catchy pop-rock beats that will have you dancing and singing along. The song's message is simple, but profound- love is real, and when you find the right person, it can change your life.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew there'd come a day
I never anticipated that there would be a day
When I'd be sayin' to you
When I'd be confessing to you
"Don't let this good love slip away
Don't lose this connection that we have,
Now that we know that it's true"
Now that we understand the value of our relationship
Don't, don't you know the kind of man I am
Don't you understand the type of man I can be
No, said I'd never fall in love again
I once said that I would never find love
But it's real and the feeling comes shining through
But now what I feel for you is genuine, and it's evident
So caught up in you, little girl
I am deeply immersed in you, my love
And I never did suspect a thing
I had no idea that love would be so powerful
That I never want to get myself free
I don't want to disengage from this beautiful relationship
And baby it's true
You're the one
Who caught me baby you taught me
How good it could be
You brought me to my knees, my love. You enlightened me on how real and beautiful love can be.
It took so long to change my mind
It took me a while to see love from a different view
I thought that love was a game
I used to believe that love was a plaything
I played around enough to find
I looked around enough to find
No two are ever the same
No love relationships are ever the same
You made me realized the love I missed
You made me understand the love I'd been lacking
When it's right the light just comes shining through
When love is true, the feeling is evident and clear
Fill your days and your nights
Spend your days and nights with me
No need to ever ask me twice, oh no
You don't need to ask me twice, trust me to be there always.
Whenever you want me
I'll always be there for you.
And if ever comes a day
But if at some point in time, it ever happens that
When you should turn and walk away, oh no
you may contemplate leaving
I can't live without you
I can't survive without you.
You're the one that's got me down on my knees
You've got me so addicted that I'm pleading to keep you
And baby it's true
You're the one
Who caught me and taught me
It's true, my love. You're the one who caught me, and you taught me how to love.
You got me so caught up in you
You have me so deep in your love, and I'm not complaining.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK SULLIVAN, JIM PETERIK, JEFF CARLISI, DON BARNES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I never knew there'd come a day
When I'd be sayin' to you
"Don't let this good love slip away
Now that we know that it's true"
Don't, don't you know the kind of man I am
No, said I'd never fall in love again
But it's real and the feeling comes shining through
So caught up in you, little girl
And I never did suspect a thing
So caught up in you, little girl
That I never want to get myself free
And baby it's true
You're the one
Who caught me baby you taught me
How good it could be
It took so long to change my mind
I thought that love was a game
I played around enough to find
No two are ever the same
You made me realized the love I missed
So hot! Love I couldn't quite resist
When it's right the light just comes shining through
So caught up in you, little girl
You're the one that's got me down on my knees
So caught up in you, little girl
That I never want to get myself free
And baby it's true
You're the one
Who caught me, baby you taught me
How good it could be
Fill your days and your nights
No need to ever ask me twice, oh no
Whenever you want me
And if ever comes a day
When you should turn and walk away, oh no
I can't live without you
So caught up in you
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
And if ever comes a day
When you should turn and walk away, oh no
I can't live without you
So caught up in you, little girl
You're the one that's got me down on my knees
So caught up in you , little girl
That I never want to get myself free
And baby it's true
You're the one
Who caught me baby you taught me
How good it could be, little girl
You're the one that's got me down on my knees
So caught up in you, little girl
That I never want to get myself free
And baby it's true
You're the one
Who caught me and taught me
You got me so caught up in you
@leandrocs182
Who's listening in 2024?
@blueeyedbrunette85
Never stopped
@evapierce1090
Im listening. They always transform me to my happy place. I get so lost in their music.
@jerryallen1768
Just saw them live 5 days ago. Absolutely awesome
@stevecrowell2046
I'm listening brother!
@Debi-gz1nq
South Carolina here!! Always listening!
@darleneallen9354
I am a black girl, way back then. I loved this song. Music has no color. Working at the mall in the 80's made me appreciate all types of music. I missed those days.
@JulianneJohnston-wj1iv
My God, thank you for seeing thatt.. I'm from New York, originally and until I moved to the Midwest (,I'm mixed), I was never confronted by prejudice.. (so, I look white, but my hair.they didn't know how to care for it).. of course, neither did I...(Adopted)
@jeepinspence
I miss the 80s more every year. I truly enjoyed being an 80s teen. The mall in the 80s, Garcia’s pizza, cruising, 4x4s….sigh.
@michaelwallbrown3726
i'm 100% white, great music is colorblind