You Really Got a Hold on Me
B.I.G ft. Michael Jackson Lyrics


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I don't like you, but I love you
Seems that I'm always thinkin' of you
Oh, you treat me badly
I love you madly

You really got a hold on me
Come on
You really got a hold on me, yeah
I love you and all I want you to do is just hold me
Hold me, hold me, yeah

I don't want you, but I need you
Don't wanna kiss you, but I need you
Oh, you do me wrong now
My love is strong now

You really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold on me) come on
You really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold on me) yeah
I love you and all I want you to do is just hold me
Hold me, hold me, yeah

I wanna leave you, don't wanna stay here
Don't wanna spend another day here
Oh, I wanna split now
'Cause I can't quit now

You really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold on me) come on
You really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold on me)
You really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold on me)
You really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold on me)
Yeah
(You really got a hold on me)
Yeah, yeah
(You really got a hold on me)
You got a hold, babe
(You really got a hold on me)




You really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold on me)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to B.I.G ft. Michael Jackson's song "You Really Got A Hold On Me" depict the complicated emotions of being attached to someone who treats you badly. The first verse acknowledges the paradox of not liking someone but still loving them and always thinking of them. The emotions are so strong that the person cannot help but love them madly even though they are being treated badly. The chorus repeats the phrase "You really got a hold on me" emphasizing the strong grip the person has over their feelings.


The second verse describes the dilemma of needing someone but not wanting to kiss them because of the hurt they cause. Despite the wrongs that are being done, the love is still strong, and there is no escape. They express a desire to leave but are not able to do so because of the love and desire to be held by the person who has a hold on them.


The repetition of "hold me" in the final lines of the chorus highlights the need for comfort and reassurance that the person still loves and cares for them despite the turmoil. The lyrics showcase the complexity of being in a toxic relationship where one is simultaneously hurt and in love.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't like you, but I love you,
Although I may not like you, my love for you is undeniable.


Seems that I'm always thinking of you.
I constantly have you on my mind.


Oh, oh, oh, you treat me badly,
Your actions towards me are hurtful.


I love you madly, you really got a hold on me.
Despite the hurt, my love for you is intense and I am completely under your spell.


You really got a hold on me, baby,
You have complete control over me, my emotions, and my actions.


I don't want you, but I need you,
Although I may not want to want you, I cannot deny that I need you in my life.


Don't want to kiss you, but I need you.
Despite any physical aversion, I am drawn to you and cannot resist you.


Oh, oh, oh, you do me wrong now,
Your actions towards me are not right and they cause me pain.


My love is strong now you really got a hold on me.
Despite the hurt, my love for you has only grown stronger and I am even more under your control.


I love you and all I want you to do is just hold me,
Despite the hurt and pain, all I want is your affections and physical hold on me.


Hold me, hold me, hold me.
Reinforcing my strong desire for physical comfort and affection from you.


I want to leave you, don't want to stay here
Although I may want to leave you, the thought of being without you is unbearable.


Don't want to spend another day here.
I am unhappy in this situation and cannot bear the thought of another day without you.


Oh, oh, oh, I want to split now, I can't Baby,
Despite any desire to leave or split from you, I am completely unable to do so.


You really got a hold on me.
Reinforcing the idea that you have complete control over my thoughts, emotions, and actions.


You really got a hold on me.
Reinforcing the theme of the song and the idea that my love for you is all-consuming.


You really got a hold on me.
Repeating the idea that you control everything and I am completely under your spell.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Robinson Jr.

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@e.s.7272

"They really want to use me
And then falsely accuse me"

@kamiliamj5815

Such a strong message behind this

@christopherrogers5197

@@kamiliamj5815 Definitely.

@stephanietubbs5278

MONA LISA!

@stephanietubbs5278

THE BOOK!

@SmoothCrmnl80

Even in death...smh

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@wizfiz1995

1:09 TALK THAT SHIT MICHAEL TALK. THAT. SHIT!!!

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Hahahahah yes.

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"And I know my nigga Mike like that, baby!" πŸ‘πŸΎ

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hell yeah

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