I Got You
Gerald Levert & Eddie Levert Sr. Lyrics


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Baby, baby, baby, baby

You've got that love
That it's too good I don't deserve it (that kinda love)
That girl I'm calling in sick to work kinda love (that L-O-V-E love)
The sweat it funky dope kinda love
That's what you've got
That call it a night kinda love

(You've got that love)
That girl's so down I'm about to bust kinda love (that kinda love)
That don't stop girl, get it get it kinda love (that L-O-V-E love)
That back it up, break it off hip was knockin' kinda love
That's what you've got
Call it a night kinda love

Baby
I think I'm coming home early
'Cause girl my body's yearning
For what you did last night
'Cause when you did it
Ooh it didn't make no sense
'Cause girl you know you know you know you know
That you sure got a nigga spinnin'

'Cause you've got that love
That it's too good I don't deserve it kinda love (that kinda love)
That girl I'm calling in sick to work kinda love (that L-O-V-E love)
The sweat it funky dope kinda love
That's what you got
That call it a night kinda love

You've got that love
That girl's so down I'm about to bust kinda love (that kinda love)
That don't stop girl, get it get it kinda love (that L-O-V-E love)
That back it up, break it off hip was knockin' kinda love
That's what you got
Call it a night kinda love

Baby, wish you could feel what I was feeling
'Cause girl when I'm inside you
Girl, I'm so complete
'Cause when we're apart
I'm only half the man
That I am with you
And it's you that I need
And all of that, all of that

You've got that love
That it's too good I don't deserve it kinda love (that kinda love)
That girl I'm calling in sick to work kinda love (that L-O-V-E love)
The sweat it funky dope kinda love
That's what you got
That call it a night kinda love

(You've got that love)
That girl's so down I'm about to bust kinda love (that kinda love)
That don't stop girl, get it get it kinda love (that L-O-V-E love)
That back it up, break it off hip was knockin' kinda love
That's what you got
Call it a night kinda love

No telephones ringing
No background singing
Don't wanna see no TV
I just wanna be sleeping
The way you put it on me
Baby girl, you show me
That I ain't never leaving
You got the lovin' I'm needing
Said you got that love

Turn the blue line in the basement kinda love
Ooh girl I wanna slap your mama kinda love
That funky dope kinda love
That's what you got
That call it a night kinda love

You've got that love
That girl's so down I'm about to bust kinda love (that kinda love)
That don't stop girl, get it get it kinda love (that L-O-V-E love)
That back it up, break it off hip was knockin' kinda love
That's what you got
Call it a night kinda love

You've got that love
That kinda love (you've got that love)
(That L-O-V-E love) And I don't deserve it
But I need it
Baby please (that's what you got)
Oh

You've got that love
That kind of love (got me sayin' oh oh oh oh oh oh)




That L-O-V-E love (you've got kinda love babe)
That's what you've got (good night)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gerald Levert's song "U Got That Love" speak to the overwhelming feeling of being in love with someone. The song talks about how the love of the person is too good to deserve, to the point that the singer calls in sick to work just to be with their significant other. The song describes the intense sexual attraction and satisfaction that the two share, with lines like "That funky dope kinda love."


The singer even says that they feel incomplete when they're not with the person they love. The song is an ode to the power of love, and how it can make someone feel alive and complete. The song has a groovy beat with a catchy hook that makes it a memorable track.


Overall, "U Got That Love" is a song that talks about the power of love and its ability to change someone's life for the better. The song celebrates the overwhelming feeling of love and how it can make someone feel alive like nothing else.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, baby, baby, baby
The singer starts the song with a very affectionate and endearing term for his significant other.


You've got that love
The singer is referring to the special love that his partner has, and how it is uniquely significant to him.


That it's too good I don't deserve it (that kinda love)
The singer believes that the special love his partner has is undeserved, almost too good to be true. He is grateful for it regardless.


That girl I'm calling in sick to work kinda love (that L-O-V-E love)
The artist is willing to sacrifice his work to spend more time with his significant other because of the love that they share, which is beyond words.


The sweat it funky dope kinda love
The love that the artist's partner has is referred to as funky, dope, and intense, just like the sweat that's produced during an active workout. It may be both exhausting and exhilarating.


That's what you've got That call it a night kinda love
The love that the singer's partner has is powerful enough to make them want to end the day and retire into each other's arms. They share a love that can put a stop to everything and bring calmness during any situation.


(You've got that love) That girl's so down I'm about to bust kinda love (that kinda love)
The singer's partner possesses an incredibly sexy love that arouses him to the brink of explosion.


That don't stop girl, get it get it kinda love (that L-O-V-E love)
The love that the artist's partner has is described as being full of energy and momentum, and rock-solid. Nobody can stop this love from happening.


That back it up, break it off hip was knockin' kinda love
The intimate love that the artist's partner has displayed has left him awestruck, especially when she can move her hips in a rhythmic way that perfectly complements the situation, leaving him feeling satisfied.


Baby I think I'm coming home early
The artist is about to cut short his work hours as he is excited beyond measure to be with his significant other, whom he calls 'baby.'


'Cause girl my body's yearning For what you did last night
The singer is yearning for, and reminiscing about the affection or sexual act that he and his partner shared the previous night.


'Cause when you did it Ooh it didn't make no sense
The artist is trying to express the intensity and complexity of the love he shares with his partner. It was so intense that it defies logic.


'Cause girl you know you know you know you know That you sure got a nigga spinnin'
The singer is trying to express how captivating and incredible his partner is, as she has left him completely enamored and spinning in a way that he has never experienced before.


No telephones ringing No background singing
The singer is relishing the time that he and his partner have together without the distractions of the outside world. They are solely focused on each other's presence in the moment.


Don't wanna see no TV I just wanna be sleeping
The singer is indicating that he doesn't want any distractions from their intimate moment; he just wants to be with his partner and relax, indicating that his partner's love is what gives him the ultimate peace and comfort.


The way you put it on me Baby girl, you show me That I ain't never leaving You got the lovin' I'm needing
The artist's partner has shown him great passion and attention. She has proven that she has what it takes and that she is the perfect match for him. This is something that the artist seems to have been searching for in his life.


Said you got that love Turn the blue line in the basement kinda love
The artist makes a correlation between his partner's love for him and turning something from bleak to brilliant. The blue line down in the basement, which may signify darkness, becomes illuminated by their bright love that they share.


Ooh girl I wanna slap your mama kinda love
The singer seems to be overwhelmed by the love that his partner has for him, making it something so intense that he can hardly believe it's real. It's hard-hitting and intense like something that would make you want to slap your mother.


That kinda love That L-O-V-E love
The love that the singer and his partner share is one that is difficult to put into words. It transcends explanation and is strong enough to only be understood through actions.


That's what you've got (good night)
As the lyrics come to an end, the artist reiterates how lucky he is to have a partner with so much love in her heart. The final good night probably indicates the end of the day, indicating how powerful his partner's love is that it entices him to sleep in her arms.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWIN NICHOLAS, GERALD LEVERT

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