Jake released his latest EP ‘War Child’ on June 28th while at Glastonbury, which went straight into Top 10 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart. The ‘War Child’ EP reveals a wealth of fresh talent to be found in Isaac, from the beautiful, soaring ‘Hope’ to the energetic melodies of ‘Long Road’. Jake is joined by Virgin/EMI’s Josh Record on ‘Never Leave’ and by JP Cooper on ‘Carry You Home’.
I Got You
Jake Isaac Lyrics
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Everyone needs somebody
Everyone needs a friend
Needs a friend
Life gettin' you down
Not every day people find
To depend on
Suddenly
They are here today
They're gone
Our feelings, they don't notice
They don't notice
Now I see
Where I was wrong
Realize I'm like them
And I know now what I've done
When you're down
Hold your head up
I'll be right there
Never give up
I'm only here
'Cause I got you
I got you
When your heart hurts
You can call me
I'll be right there
In a heartbeat
I'm only here
'Cause I got you
I got you
Hey!
Days come like a gamble
For better and then for worse
Some for worse
I'm picking you up
You never stand where we're lonely
Please, for what it's worth
For what it's worth
Hit me now
I've been there, like you, before
I've never had friends to hold me
Hold me when I'm low
Now tables turned
And I'm the one
I'm here and I'm not going
I'm not going
I ain't done
When you're down
Hold your head up
I'll be right there
Never give up
I'm only here
'Cause I got you
I got you
When your heart hurts
You can call me
I'll be right there
In a heartbeat
I'm only here
'Cause I got you
I got you
Hey!
What we need
And what we got
You and I got together
What we need
And what we got
You and I got
And you and I
What we need
And what we got
You and I got together
What we need
And what we got
You and I got
And you and I
When you're down
Hold your head up
I'll be right there
Never give up
I'm only here
'Cause I got you
I got you
When your heart hurts
You can call me
I'll be right there
In a heartbeat
I'm only here
'Cause I got you
I got you
When you're down
Hold your head up
I'll be right there
Never give up
I'm only here
'Cause I got you
I got you
When your heart hurts
You can call me
I'll be right there
In a heartbeat
I'm only here
'Cause I got you
I got you
Hey!
The song "I Got You" by Jake Isaac is a heartfelt ballad about the importance of having someone to rely on during tough times. The lyrics express the idea that everyone needs someone in their life to depend on and that it's okay to ask for help when you're feeling down. The verses describe the feeling of loneliness and the difficulty in finding someone to trust, while the chorus reassures the listener that the singer is there for them and will never give up on them.
The first two lines of the song set up the premise: "Everyone needs somebody, everyone needs a friend." The singer suggests that life can be difficult and that having someone to lean on is essential. He goes on to describe the difficulty in finding that person, singing, "Not every day people find that someone to depend, to depend on, suddenly." The listener gets the sense that the singer understands what it's like to feel alone and that he wants to help others avoid this feeling.
The chorus repeats the message that the singer is there for the listener, no matter what. He promises to "be right there" and to never give up. He repeats the phrase "I got you" throughout the song, conveying the idea that he will always be there to support the listener. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody add an optimistic feel to the song, making it a comforting anthem for anyone going through a rough time.
Overall, "I Got You" is an emotional and uplifting song about the importance of friendship and support. It encourages listeners to reach out for help when they need it and reminds them that they are not alone in their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone needs somebody
Everyone needs someone to rely on
Everyone needs a friend
Everyone needs a companion
Needs a friend
Requires a friend
Life gettin' you down
Life is becoming difficult
Not every day people find
It's not every day that people discover
That someone to depend
Someone they can rely on
To depend on
To rely on
Suddenly
All at once
They are here today
They are present today
They're gone
They disappear
Our feelings, they don't notice
They don't perceive our emotions
They don't notice
They don't perceive
Now I see
Now I understand
Where I was wrong
Where my mistake was
Realize I'm like them
Understand that I am like them
And I know now what I've done
Realize the mistake I have made
When you're down
When you are feeling low
Hold your head up
Be confident and stay positive
I'll be right there
I'll be there to support you
Never give up
Don't lose hope
I'm only here
I am present
'Cause I got you
Because I am there for you
When your heart hurts
When you are emotionally in pain
You can call me
You can reach out to me
In a heartbeat
Immediately
Days come like a gamble
Days are unpredictable
For better and then for worse
For good times and bad times
Some for worse
Some days are worse
I'm picking you up
I am here to assist you
You never stand where we're lonely
You never have to face loneliness
Please, for what it's worth
Please, if it has any value
Hit me now
Talk to me now
I've been there, like you, before
I have experienced what you're going through before
I've never had friends to hold me
I didn't have anyone to support me
Hold me when I'm low
To be there for me when I am feeling down
Now tables turned
Now the situation has changed
And I'm the one
Now it's me
I'm here and I'm not going
I am here to stay and support you
I ain't done
I am not finished
What we need
What we require
And what we got
What we possess
You and I got together
You and I joined forces
And you and I
Both you and I
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jake Benjamin Isaac
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Victor Vukeya
Saw Jake perform this song at Midem in Cannes, and I fell in love with his music.