Aguilera has achieved five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart making her the fourth female artist to top the chart over three consecutive decades (1990s, 2000s, and 2010s).
She has released ten albums, one of which is a compilation and nine of which are studio albums: Christina Aguilera (1999), Mi Reflejo (2000), My Kind of Christmas (2000), Stripped (2002), Back to Basics (2006), Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits (2008), Bionic (2010), Lotus (2012), Liberation (2018) and AGUILERA (2022).
Aguilera is best known for her vocal ability, music videos, and ever-changing image. She includes themes of dealing with public scrutiny, her painful childhood, and female empowerment in her music. She has also dedicated much of her time as a philanthropist for charities, human rights and world issues. In 2009, she was named the Ambassador Against Hunger for the World Food Programme.
Something's Got a Hold on Me
Christina Aguilera 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 (yeah, it must be love)
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, oh, oh, oh
I said baby, oh, it must be love (you know it must be love)
Let me tell you now
Something's got a hold on me, yeah (oh, it must be love)
Oh oh something's got a hold on me right now, child (Oh, it must be love)
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 it sure feels good
I said, oh, oh, oh, oh
I said baby, oh, it must be love (you know it must be love)
Let me tell you know
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
Got me heavy without the misery
I never thought it could be this way
Love's sure gonna put a hurting on me
I said, oh, oh, oh, oh
I said baby, oh, it must be love (you know it must be love)
Yeah, he walks like love (you know he walks like love)
He talks like love (you know 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 la la (na na la la)
Na na la la (na na la la)
Oh yeah yeah (oh oh oh)
Yeah oh yeah oh (oh oh oh)
Hey, yeah yeah yeah, ah
"Something's Got a Hold on Me" is a song about falling in love, and the overwhelming feelings that come with it. The lyrics suggest that the person singing has never felt this way before and that something inexplicable is controlling them. The song starts with the line "sometimes I get a good feeling yeah," which is repeated throughout the song. The singer is trying to explain this feeling that they have, but they can't quite describe it, they just know that it is powerful and has taken over them. The song uses repetition to underscore the intensity of the feeling, and the use of a gospel choir adds to the emotion.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "something's got a hold of me," adding the caveat "oh, it must be love." The singer muses that it's not just her that's being affected but the person she's fallen in love with. The second verse continues in this vein, describing the physical sensations that come with love, such as a "heavy heart" and "feet that feel light." The bridge of the song uses more repetition, as the singer lists the different ways that love has a hold over them. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and an extended vocal ad-lib.
Overall, "Something's Got a Hold on Me" is a powerful love song that manages to capture the feeling of being overwhelmed by love. The use of gospel elements and repetition create an emotionally charged experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh sometimes I get a good feeling yeah
Occasionally, I experience a positive sentiment
I get a feeling that I never, never had before
I'm experiencing a new sensation
And I got to tell you right now
I feel the urge to express myself in this moment
I believe, I really do believe that
I trust that what I'm feeling is true
Something's got a hold on me (oh, it must be love)
I'm experiencing a strong pull towards something or someone (possibly love)
Something's got a hold on me right now child (yeah, it must be love)
That feeling is overpowering me currently (likely love)
Let me tell you now
I want to share something with you at this moment
I got a feeling, I feel so strange
I have a sensation that is unfamiliar and unexpected
Everything about me seems to have changed
I perceive a difference in myself
Step by step, I got a brand new walk
My movement has transformed into something fresh
I even sound sweeter when I talk
Even my voice has adopted a softer quality
I said, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm expressing my joy through sound
I said baby, oh, it must be love (you know it must be love)
I'm attributing this feeling to affection for someone (it can only be love)
Something's got a hold on me, yeah (oh, it must be love)
I'm still experiencing the pull towards something or someone (love)
Oh oh something's got a hold on me right now, child (Oh, it must be love)
That feeling is currently consuming me (this must be love)
I never felt like this before
This is a sensation that I've never experienced
Something's got a hold on me that won't let go
This is a persistent feeling that I can't shake off
I believe I'd die if I only could
If I had the option, I might die instead of living without this feeling
I sure feel strange, but it sure feels good
This may feel unfamiliar, but it's ultimately satisfying
My heart feels heavy, my feet feel light
My emotions are heavy, but physically, I feel light
I shake all over, but I feel alright
I may be shaking, but overall, I sense that everything is fine
I never thought it could happen to me
I never expected to feel this way
Got me heavy without the misery
This weight doesn't come accompanied by negative things
I never thought it could be this way
I couldn't have predicted this to occur
Love's sure gonna put a hurting on me
Love is likely to cause me some pain or discomfort
Yeah, he walks like love (you know he walks like love)
The subject of my affection seems to move in a loving way
He talks like love (you know he talks like love)
Even the way he speaks feels loving
Makes me feel alright (makes me feel alright)
Being near this person makes me feel good
Na na la la (na na la la)
A nonsensical sound conveying the feeling of euphoria
Oh yeah yeah (oh oh oh)
An exclamation of joy
Yeah oh yeah oh (oh oh oh)
Expressing a positive attitude
Hey, yeah yeah yeah, ah
An interjection of excitement and happiness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Etta James, Leroy Kirkland, Pearl Woods
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dmacom
… Oh-oh, sometimes I get a good feeling, yeah (yeah)
I get a feeling that I never, never, never, never had before, no, no (yeah)
And I just gotta tell you right now that I (ooh)
I believe, I really do believe that
Something's got a hold on me, yeah (oh, it must be love)
Oh-ooh, something's got a hold on me right now, child (oh, 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 (oh), oh (oh), oh (oh), oh (oh)
I said, baby
Oh, it must be love (you know it must be love)
… Let me tell you know
Something's got a hold on me, yeah (oh, it must be love)
Oh-oh, something's got a hold on me right now, child (oh, it must be love)
… Let me tell you now
I've never felt like this before
Something's got a hold on me that won't let go
Believe I'd die if I only could
I sure feel strange, but it sure feels good
… I said oh (oh), oh (oh), oh (oh), oh (oh)
I said, baby
Oh, 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've 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
Got me heavy without the misery
I never thought it could be this way
Love's sure gonna put a hurting on me
… I said oh (oh), oh (oh), oh (oh), oh (oh)
I said, baby
Oh, it must be love (you know it must be love)
… Yeah, he walks like love (you know he walks like love)
He talks like love (you know he talks like love)
Makes me feel alright (makes me feel alright)
In the middle of the night (in the middle of the night)
… La-la-la-la (la-la-la-la)
Na-la-la-la (na-la-la-la)
Oh, yeah, yeah (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Hey, oh, yeah (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Hey, yeah
@marymoorr851
Oh, Sometimes I get a good feeling
I get a feeling that I never, never had before
And I just got to tell you right now
I believe, I really do believe that
Something's got a hold on me, yeah
(Oh, it must be love)
Oh, 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
I said, baby, oh
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 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 it sure feels good
I said, Oh yeah
I said, baby, oh
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 I’m in misery
I never thought it could be this way
Love's sure gonna put a hurting on me
I said Oh yeah
I said, baby, oh
It must be love
(You know it must be love)
Yeah he walks like 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!
@feaven3604
Anyone in 2023. Raise you hands pls.
@user-yv7wm4cn3q
up
@pixel_axe94
Oh yeah
@GlobiesTube
🙋
@richardlucas5094
Most definitely
@specazzo1002
Wahhhhh
@donnawade953
It always amazes me when a huge voice comes out of these little women.
@patriciaalva1156
Being a little woman myself I can tell you great things come in small packages
@lizetteshort486
ĺ⅘
@katwood2090
she not little lol