Something's Got A Hold On Me
BB King Friends 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 song "Something's Got A Hold On Me" by BB King and Friends is about the feelings that come along with falling in love. The lyrics talk about getting a feeling that the singer has never felt before and how it has taken hold of them. They describe feeling strange but good and how this love has changed everything about them. The lyrics also talk about how this love has made them feel heavy in the heart but light in the feet, and how it has given them a new walk and made them sound sweeter when they talk. The singer expresses how they never thought love could happen to them, but now that it has, it is sure to put a hurting on them.
The song is relatable to many people who have experienced sudden and intense feelings of love. The lyrics describe the physical and emotional changes that come along with it, including feeling strange, but also feeling good, and how these changes affect how they walk and talk. The song also touches on the belief that once you fall in love, it never truly lets you go, just like something has a hold on you.
Interesting facts about the song include that it was originally recorded by Etta James in 1962, but was covered by many other artists including BB King and Friends. It is a combination of two gospel songs: "Something's Got A Hold On Me" and "This Little Light Of Mine". The song has been used in several movies including "The Commitments" and "Burlesque". It was also featured in an episode of the popular television show, "Sex and the City". The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008 and has been covered by many other artists over the years.
Chords:
Verse: A D A D A D A D A D A D A D E7 A D A D A D E7 A D A D A D
Chorus: D A D A D A D E7 A D A D A D E7 A D A D A D
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I get a good feeling
Occasionally, I have a positive sensation
I get a feeling that I never, never had before
I experience emotions I have not encountered previously
And I got to tell you right now
I need to convey to you at this moment
I believe, I really do believe that
I am certain that
Something's got a hold on me
I am under the influence of something
(Oh, it must be love)
Possibly, it is a genuine affection
Something's got a hold on me right now child
Presently, something is controlling me
(Yeah, it must be love)
(Yes) Maybe, it is love
Let me tell you now
Allow me to inform you immediately
I never felt like this before
These emotions are new to me
Something's got a hold on me that won't let go
I am in a situation that I cannot escape
I believe I'd die if I only could
If only I could end this before it ended me
I sure feel strange, but I sure feel good
These feelings are both odd and satisfying
It must be love
It is likely to be love
(You know it must be love)
(You are aware) It is likely to be love
I got a feeling, I feel so strange
I sense that something unusual is transpiring
Everything about me seems to have changed
I am not behaving the way I usually do
Step by step, I got a brand new walk
Gradually, I have developed a new way of moving
I even sound sweeter when I talk
My voice has changed to be more pleasing
My heart feels heavy, my feet feel light
I have conflicting emotions
I shake all over, but I feel alright
I am shaking, but my condition is acceptable
I never thought it could happen to me
I never believed this could happen to me
My heart was heavy when in misery
In sorrow, my heart was burdened
I never thought it could be this way
I never believed it would be like this
Love's sure gonna put a hurting on me
Undoubtedly, love will cause me suffering
(Yeah he walks like love)
(Yes) He moves like someone in love
(And he talks like love)
(And) He speaks like someone in love
Makes me feel alright
It makes me feel fine
(Makes me feel alright)
(It) makes me feel fine
(In the middle of the night)
(During) Late hours
Na na na na!
A nonsensical chant
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN FIELDS
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