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B.B. King & Etta James Lyrics
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I get a feeling that I never, never had before
And I got to tell you right now
I believe, I really do believe that
Something's got a hold on me
(Oh, it must be love)
Something's got a hold on me right now child
Let me tell you now
I never felt like this before
Something's got a hold on me that won't let go
I believe I'd die if I only could
I sure feel strange, but I sure feel good
I said, oh yeah
It must be love
(You know it must be love)
Let me tell you now
Something's got a hold on me
(Oh, it must be love)
Something's got a hold on me right now child
(Yeah, it must be love)
Let me tell you now
I got a feeling, I feel so strange
Everything about me seems to have changed
Step by step, I got a brand new walk
I even sound sweeter when I talk
I said, oh yeah
It must be love
(You know it must be love)
Let me tell you now
My heart feels heavy, my feet feel light
I shake all over, but I feel alright
I never felt like this before
Something's got a hold on me that won't let go
I never thought it could happen to me
My heart was heavy when in misery
I never thought it could be this way
Love's sure gonna put a hurting on me
I said oh yeah
It must be love
(You know it must be love)
Yeah he walks kike love
(Yeah he walks like love)
And he talks like love
(And he talks like love)
Makes me feel alright
(Makes me feel alright)
In the middle of the night
(In the middle of the night)
Na na na na!
The lyrics to "Somebody's Got A Hold On Me" by B.B. King feat. Etta James express a feeling of being overtaken by a force outside of oneself - the force of love. The singer describes feeling a sensation she's never felt before, one that has completely changed her. She believes that something (or someone) has a hold on her and won't let go, causing her to feel strange but ultimately good. She even says that if she could die from this feeling, she would. The lyrics evoke a sense of surrender to love, acknowledging that it has the power to change and control us in ways we may not expect.
As the song goes on, the singer describes physical sensations that accompany this feeling - her heart feels heavy but her feet feel light, she shakes all over but feels alright. She says that everything about her seems to have changed, from her walk to the way she talks. The repetition of the phrase "it must be love" reinforces the idea that the singer is convinced that the feeling she's experiencing is not just infatuation or a passing fancy, but true love that has taken hold of her.
Overall, "Somebody's Got A Hold On Me" is a powerful declaration of the overwhelming and transformative nature of love, and the way it can completely alter our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I get a good feeling
Occasionally, I experience joy
I get a feeling that I never, never had before
I get a sensation that is entirely new to me
And I got to tell you right now
I must communicate this at this moment
I believe, I really do believe that
I have true faith in the following statement
Something's got a hold on me
I am under the control of an external force
(Oh, it must be love)
(Perhaps it is love)
Something's got a hold on me right now child
I am currently being held by an unbreakable grip
(Yeah, it must be love)
(Yes, it is likely love)
Let me tell you now
Allow me to articulate this next thought
I never felt like this before
I have never experienced this sensation previously
Something's got a hold on me that won't let go
An intangible power is firmly grasping my psyche
I believe I'd die if I only could
I am convinced that death is preferable to this feeling
I sure feel strange, but I sure feel good
I am having an unusual experience, but it is a pleasant one
I said, oh yeah
I declared affirmatively
It must be love
It is probable that this is love
(You know it must be love)
(You are aware that it is probably love)
I got a feeling, I feel so strange
I am experiencing a sensation of unfamiliarity
Everything about me seems to have changed
I am perceiving alterations in every aspect of myself
Step by step, I got a brand new walk
My gait has transformed gradually
I even sound sweeter when I talk
My voice has become mellifluous and delightful
My heart feels heavy, my feet feel light
I am experiencing conflicting physical sensations
I shake all over, but I feel alright
I am quivering with emotion, but I am content
I never thought it could happen to me
I did not believe this could occur in my life
My heart was heavy when in misery
My heart was burdened by painful circumstances
I never thought it could be this way
I did not anticipate this outcome
Love's sure gonna put a hurting on me
I predict that love will cause me pain and anguish
(Yeah he walks kike love)
(He moves like a person in love)
(And he talks like love)
(His speech is indicative of love)
Makes me feel alright
This situation provides me with contentment
(Makes me feel alright)
(Contributes to my overall happiness)
In the middle of the night
At a late hour
(Na na na na!)
(Musical interlude, no discernible meaning)
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Written by: JOHN FIELDS
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@willfrednow
Playing blues for 62 years and this is one that gives it all. Loved the few flat-out Big Momma and Big Daddy shows where I let my blues harp and shared vocals spark the souls of everyone there. Best ever a guy stopped me in the parking lot after the show and said "You ain't got but one problem, my friend: you trapped in the body of a white man, that's your problem." Thanks BB and Etta--have mercy, thank you so very, very much.
@thomas313100
💯
@kettymartire7660
Dio mio che meraviglia e che duetto ❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯
@MrMydino123
Beautiful
@kylerudisill4044
This is the coolist song I have heard. What a beautiful combination.
@anababy532
I soooooo agree!
@pedrocorrea5563
MY GOD THAT WONDER THAT DOUBLES MY GOD WOW
@jimshelley8831
Amazing, Wonderful and fantastic, listening to this in the gym at home in Bangkok.Listening to it right now in the gym and still fabulous.
@ChrisM-ne4bc
I fell in love with this music when I was 13 years old digging around Antique stores for old records. I wish kids today would understand the pure talent and expression that goes into this music. Over the over sexualized rap and Inappropriate lyrics have a listen to today
@MrPoodleguy
I’m 86 & a white boy. I started listening to the blues stations in St Louis, 20 miles from my home in Alton, Illinois. AM radio - there was no FM or TV then & the local radio played Bing Crosby, Tenneshoe Ernie & Perry Comosayama. It wasn’t for this boy. Been a blues fan ever since. Saw BB. 4 times - twice in Phx, once in St Louis & once in Coeur d’Alene Idaho.