I Got You
Hu & The Hilltops Lyrics
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Makes me work all day
Something you got, baby
Makes me bring home my pay
Something you got, baby
You ought to know
My my, whoa whoa
I love you so
Something you got, baby
Makes the world go 'round
Something you got, baby
Keep me home every night
Something you got, baby
You ought to know
You ought to know
Whoa, whoa, my, my
Whoa I love you so
Something you got
Makes me work all day
Something you got
Makes me bring home my pay
Something you got
You ought to know
My my, whoa whoa
I love you so
Hu & The Hilltops's song "Something You Got" talks about how the love between two people can motivate someone to work harder and bring home their earnings to support their loved one. The lyrics indicate that there is something about the other person that excites them and makes them work hard day and night. The singer also mentions that the love makes the world go 'round and keeps them at home at night.
The repeated refrain of "Something You Got" is affirming the idea that the love between the two people is something powerful and unique. The lyrics also use phrases like "you ought to know" and "my my, whoa whoa" to further emphasize the intensity of the love between the two people.
Overall, the song celebrates the beauty of love and how it can drive someone to work hard and build a better future for themselves and the people they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Something you got, baby
Your presence in my life has an undeniable effect on me.
Makes me work all day
You motivate me to work hard and be productive.
Makes me bring home my pay
I'm driven to earn money so I can support you and our future together.
You ought to know
I hope you are aware of how much you mean to me.
My my, whoa whoa
Expressing the depth of my emotions for you.
I love you so
Simply put, I deeply love you.
Makes the world go 'round
You present so much joy in my life, it feels like the whole world revolves around you.
Keep me home every night
I'm happy to be with you every night and feeling content and fulfilled with what we have.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRIS KENNER
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