You Belong To Me
Bing Crosby & Judy Garland Lyrics
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And I hope you're satisfied
You've got me where you want me
And you hardly even tried
One single look was all I took
And then, starry-eyed
I watched my poor old heart
Go on that roller-coaster ride
But I know darn well I will
My hopes are pretty slender
And my chances almost nil
Why should I try to alibi
Anyone can see
You've got me where you want me
And it's where I wanna be
You've got me where you want me
And I hope you're satisfied
You've got me where you want me
And you never even tried
A single look was all it took
And then, starry-eyed
I watched my poor heart
Go on that roller-coaster ride
I say I won't surrender
But I know darn well you will
My hopes are pretty slender
And my chances almost nil
Why should I try to alibi
When anyone can see
You've got me where you want me
You've got me where you want me
And it's where I wanna be
And it's where I wanna be
And it's where I wanna be
The lyrics to Bing Crosby/Judy Garland's "You Got Me Where You Want Me" are a simple but poignant testament to the power of love and attraction. The singer acknowledges that their object of affection has them completely under their spell; they are "where you want me" and they know it. Despite their reservations and self-preservation instincts, they cannot resist the pull of this person who has captured their heart with just one look. The roller-coaster metaphor is a familiar one in love songs, but here it emphasizes the thrilling highs and dizzying lows of being enamored with someone.
The singer also acknowledges that their chances with this person might be slim, but they are willing to take the risk and surrender to their feelings. They don't see the point in pretending or making excuses, as it's clear to anyone who observes them that they are under the spell of this person. They are content to be where this person wants them to be, even if it means taking a chance on something uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got me where you want me
I am completely under your control and influence.
And I hope you're satisfied
I hope that you are happy with the power you have over me.
You've got me where you want me
I am still under your control and influence.
And you hardly even tried
You did not even put in much effort to gain this power over me.
One single look was all I took
I fell under your spell with just a glance from your eyes.
And then, starry-eyed
I was entranced and awe-struck by your beauty.
I watched my poor old heart
My emotions were completely overtaken by you.
Go on that roller-coaster ride
My heart underwent intense emotional highs and lows while in your presence.
I say I won't surrender
I am trying to resist your power over me.
But I know darn well I will
I know that my resistance is futile and that I will give in eventually.
My hopes are pretty slender
I do not have much hope for a different outcome.
And my chances almost nil
The likelihood of me escaping your control is very low.
Why should I try to alibi
There is no point in making excuses for my own weakness.
Anyone can see
It is obvious to anyone who observes our interactions.
You've got me where you want me
My situation has not changed, and you still have power over me.
And it's where I wanna be
Despite the loss of control, I am happy to be under your spell.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY WARREN, JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alan M
Wow !! Never heard this ever.. Judy was in great voice .. Just lovely :)
David Walsh
Judy Garland at her magnificent best. What a star.
Rafael Storm
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
Charlie Childers
Yes but depending upon who's singing it and The way it is sung. Judy's interpretation and singingmade it mega powerful!!! 🤔🤗👍
Jeff Dwyer
They broke the mold with Judy Garland!
Laraee Johnson
this isgret she really get into this, too bad that crossly life died that night/ but great song
Charlie Childers
There are many good versions of this song but nothing like the great version by Judy Garland! She alone takes this heartfelt loving into a torch song. She was a gift from God sent to share all of this love! 😇♥️🤗
Claudio de Rochefoucault
I think many versions are really very, very good, but as usual, Garland gives the song the most depth and meaning rather than mood.