I Got You
Carmichael Lyrics

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I don't take phone calls when I'm fishing
I don't do weddings and I don't do dishes
I'm not gonna sit in the front pew
I don't go to the mall on Saturday
I never felt the call to spend my time that'a way
But I'd have to say
I do for you

Chorus:
Get a real job
Move across town
Stop at one beer
Grow up and settle down
Ain't it strange how
All the things I'd never do
I do for you

I ain't the kind of guy who'd take a week off
Drive up the coast just to watch some leaves fall
Spend money on a hot-tub hotel room
I never thought I'd go for candles by the bathtub
Rose on the bed, and thirty-minute back rubs
But I'm proud to say
I do for you

Chorus:
Get a real job
Move across town
Stop at one beer
Grow up and settle down
Ain't it strange how
All the things I'd never do
I do for you

Trim my beard up
Put a suit on
Pick a preacher
Pick a love song
Never thought I'd see the day I'd say ""I do""

I do for you
I do for you

Overall Meaning

In Carmichael's song "I Got You," the lyrics explore the concept of love and how sometimes, love changes our behavior and drives us to do things that we never thought we would. The verses of the song list several things that the singer is not willing to do, such as taking phone calls while fishing, attending weddings, doing dishes, or going to the mall on Saturdays. However, he is proud to say that he does all of these things for his partner. The chorus takes a humorous tone about the singer's changes, suggesting he gets a real job, moves across town, stops drinking excessively and grows up.

The song is basically saying that when we love someone, we turn away from our selfishness which before required us not to do certain things. We may put time into things that we wouldn't necessarily do on our own. These efforts create harmony in our relationships as we show up for the ones we love. It's a funny yet endearing song that communicates the lengths people will go for love.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't take phone calls when I'm fishing
I prioritize fishing and disconnect from everything else during that time.

I don't do weddings and I don't do dishes
I avoid participating in weddings and house chores.

I'm not gonna sit in the front pew
I don't want to occupy a prestigious place in a religious service.

I don't go to the mall on Saturday
I avoid going to busy shopping malls on weekends.

I never felt the call to spend my time that'a way
I haven't been attracted to the activities I ruled out.

But I'd have to say I do for you
However, for you, I'm willing to make exceptions and compromise on my preferences.

Get a real job Move across town Stop at one beer Grow up and settle down Ain't it strange how All the things I'd never do I do for you
It's ironic how I agree to do things that are not part of my character, like getting a regular job, relocating to another area, limiting myself to one drink, and being more responsible, but I don't mind doing them for you.

I ain't the kind of guy who'd take a week off Drive up the coast just to watch some leaves fall Spend money on a hot-tub hotel room I never thought I'd go for candles by the bathtub Rose on the bed, and thirty-minute back rubs But I'm proud to say I do for you
I don't usually take time off and travel to see nature, spend on luxurious hotels, or indulge in romantic activities. However, I'm happy to admit that I do these things for you.

Trim my beard up Put a suit on Pick a preacher Pick a love song Never thought I'd see the day I'd say ""I do"" I do for you I do for you
Even though I'm not a fan of shaving, wearing formal clothes, choosing a religious figure, or picking a sentimental song, I surprise myself for being willing to take these steps to show my commitment to you.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jimmy Melton, Dillon Carmichael

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