I've Got a Thing About You Baby
Elvis Presley/J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Lyrics
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That I think you ought to know
That my eyes are on you baby
Since a long time ago
And now I fin'ly got the nerve
And I'm gonna make my move
Now don't you try to turn me off
Cause it's gonna be hard to do
I've got a thing about you baby
Ain't nothing I can do
I've got a thing about you baby
A thing about lovin' you
Ain't it just like a woman
When she knows she's got a man
She'll wring you out and turn you 'bout
In the palm of her hand
And then she starts to thinkin'
Then maybe she's put you in a blind
She'll give you just a little lovin'
It'll drive you out of your mind
I've got a thing about you baby
Ain't nothing you can do
I've got a thing about you baby
A thing about lovin' you
The lyrics to "I've Got a Thing About You Baby" by Elvis Presley/J.D. Sumner & the Stamps express the singer's deep infatuation with a particular woman. He confesses that he has had his eyes on her for a long time, but only now has he found the courage to make his move. He warns her not to try to push him away because his attraction to her is too strong to ignore. The chorus repeats the message that the singer cannot help his "thing" about this woman, and that his love for her is a force beyond his control.
The second verse takes on a more general tone, as the singer acknowledges the ways in which women can manipulate men. He describes how a woman can become so confident in her power over a man that she begins to take him for granted. But when she realizes she may have gone too far, she tries to lure him back with a little affection, knowing it will drive him crazy. This verse serves to underscore the singer's vulnerability in the relationship, and suggests that it is not just a physical attraction that draws him to this woman, but also her ability to make him feel wanted.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got something to tell you
I have some important information that I need to share with you
That I think you ought to know
This information is something I believe you should be aware of
That my eyes are on you baby
I have been keeping my eyes on you for a long time, baby
Since a long time ago
It has been quite some time that I have been paying attention to you
And now I fin'ly got the nerve
Finally, I have the courage to express my feelings to you
And I'm gonna make my move
I am determined to take action to move our relationship forward
Now don't you try to turn me off
Please, do not reject my advances
Cause it's gonna be hard to do
Even if you try, it will be difficult to resist me
I've got a thing about you baby
I have developed strong feelings for you, baby
Ain't nothing I can do
There is nothing I can do to change the way I feel
I've got a thing about you baby
My feelings for you are intense and overpowering
A thing about lovin' you
In particular, I have a strong desire to love you
Ain't it just like a woman
Isn't it typical of a woman
When she knows she's got a man
When she has a man who is interested in her
She'll wring you out and turn you 'bout
She will tease and manipulate you for her own enjoyment
In the palm of her hand
She will have complete control over you
And then she starts to thinkin'
As she thinks more about the situation
Then maybe she's put you in a blind
She may have tricked you or led you astray
She'll give you just a little lovin'
She will offer you a small amount of affection
It'll drive you out of your mind
Even this limited amount of affection will make you crazy about her
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Written by: TONY JOE WHITE
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