Something
Craig David feat. Artful Dodger Lyrics


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Um taking um taking over
Um taking um taking over
Um taking um taking over
Um taking um taking over

Something's taking over but hell its real
That can stop this feeling (taking over)
Something's taking over but hell its real
That can stop this feeling (taking over)

Something's taking over
Something's taking over
Something's taking over
Something's taking over
Something's taking over
Something's taking over
(Taking over)
Something's taking over
(Taking over)

Um oh yeah um taking
Um oh yeah um taking over
Um taking um taking over
Um taking um taking over

Something's taking over
Something's taking over
Something's taking over but hell its real
That can stop this feeling
Something's taking over but hell its real
That can stop this feeling

Taking um taking over
Taking um taking over
Taking yeah

Who can stop this feeling
Taking yeah
Who can stop this feeling
Something's taking over but hell its real
That can stop this feeling
Something's taking over but hell its real
That can stop this feeling
Something's taking over but hell its real
That can stop this feeling




Something's taking over but hell its real
That can stop this feeling

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Something" by Craig David and The Artful Dodger are repetitive and simple, but they convey a strong sense of empowerment and excitement. The song opens with the repeated phrases "Um taking over" and "something's taking over," suggesting a feeling of being in control and driving forward with confidence. The repetition of these lines throughout the song reinforces the sense of momentum and energy that the song is creating.


The chorus of the song features the repeated phrase "Something's taking over but hell it's real / That can stop this feeling," emphasizing the idea that whatever is causing this sense of excitement and empowerment is not just a passing fancy, but a truly transformative force. The use of the word "hell" in this phrase injects a sense of urgency and intensity into the song, and highlights the idea that this feeling cannot be contained or defeated easily.


Overall, the lyrics to "Something" are fairly straightforward, but they are delivered with passion and conviction. The repetitive nature of the song creates a sense of real momentum and urgency, and the idea of "something" taking over suggests a power and energy that is both thrilling and transformative.


Line by Line Meaning

Um taking um taking over
I am in control and taking over


Something's taking over but hell its real
There is a force that is taking over and it is strong and undeniable


That can stop this feeling (taking over)
There is no way to prevent this overwhelming feeling from taking control


Um oh yeah um taking
I am confidently asserting my control


Who can stop this feeling
No one has the power to interrupt this overpowering feeling


Taking um taking over
I am still in control and taking over


Taking yeah
I am still confidently asserting my control


Something's taking over but hell its real, That can stop this feeling
The force that is taking over is undeniable and unstoppable




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: CRAIG ASHLEY DAVID, MARK HILL, NEIL KERR, PETER MARK DEVEREUX

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Comments from YouTube:

@RJKK

Don't know which version i like more, this or by Lifford ...both versions r so unique n addictive❤️

@denzela-kum2186

Lifford does it for me. But Craig David slayed his vocals on this joint too 🔥

@stone2871

Music like this needs to come back

@NasaLamode

listen to “wasted times” - the weeknd

@stone2871

@Nasa Lamode Yo thanks for that. I guess the songs are there, I just have to do some digging. You can definitely hear the garage influence. Thanks for the tip.

@drjo8376

Sickick just remixed this song - Mariah Carey X Artful Dodger / Craig David - All I Want for Christmas // Something

@karlbristow1223

Roll the bass!

@Diagnosed_Psychotic_Paranoid

Anyone know name of the remix to this tune?

@swotmeseh

Shizzle... when I think this album is 20 years old and my daughter was singing along to this at 3 years old I must remind myself that I was 21! Jheez time flies..I'm still young lol... and this is still one of my fave albums..woiiiiiii and its being added to the playlist for the holiday were having this summer...pre drinks shackin out..cant wait!

@ThePinkHollister

Love it, such a tune!

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