I Got You
James Brown & Robert Palmer Lyrics
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I feel good, I knew that I would, now
So good, so good, I got you
Whoa! I feel nice, like sugar and spice
I feel nice, like sugar and spice
So nice, so nice, I got you
I know that I can't do no wrong
And when I hold you in my arms
My love won't do you no harm
And I feel nice, like sugar and spice
I feel nice, like sugar and spice
So nice, so nice, I got you
When I hold you in my arms
I know that I can't do no wrong
And when I hold you in my arms
My love can't do me no harm
And I feel nice, like sugar and spice
I feel nice, like sugar and spice
So nice, so nice, 'cause I got you
Whoa! And I feel good, I knew that I would, now
I feel good, I knew that I would
So good, so good, 'cause I got you
So good, so good, 'cause I got you
So good, so good, 'cause I got you
Hey
Oh-whoo
James Brown's lyrics in "I Got You" are about the euphoric feeling of being in love with someone and the positive impact they have on his life. Brown sings about the overwhelming sensation of feeling good and nice, like sugar and spice, after professing his love for this person. He also mentions that when he holds this person, he cannot do any wrong and his love cannot do them any harm. Brown intentionally repeats the lyrics "So good, so good, I got you" to convey the importance of this person in his life and how they make him feel. The song is essentially a declaration of love that expresses the deep emotional bond between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now
This line means that the singer is feeling good and knew he would feel good. It conveys a sense of joy and happiness.
I feel good, I knew that I would, now
This line restates the previous line in repetition for emphasis on the good feeling.
So good, so good, I got you
The singer feels so good because he has the person he loves by his side, and they make each other happy.
Whoa! I feel nice, like sugar and spice
The singer feels nice, like he is sweet, charming, and pleasant. This line expresses a sense of contentment and comfort.
I feel nice, like sugar and spice
This line repeats the previous line for emphasis on how the singer feels so good.
So nice, so nice, I got you
The singer feels so nice because he has the person he loves by his side, and they bring out the best in each other.
When I hold you in my arms
This line suggests that the singer is physically close to the person he loves, and he cherishes that intimacy.
I know that I can't do no wrong
When he holds the person he loves, he feels like nothing can harm him or them. He feels invincible.
And when I hold you in my arms
This line repeats the previous line for emphasis on the safety and security the singer feels from being close to the person he loves.
My love won't do you no harm
The singer assures the person he loves that his love will only bring them happiness and never harm.
And I feel nice, like sugar and spice
This line repeats an earlier line, restating the singer's happiness and contentment with how things are going.
So nice, so nice, 'cause I got you
Because the singer has the person he loves by his side, everything feels so nice and comfortable. Together, they make each other happy.
Whoa! And I feel good, I knew that I would, now
This line repeats an earlier line, expressing the singer's immense joy and satisfaction with having the person he loves.
I feel good, I knew that I would
This line repeats an earlier line, reiterating the singer's happiness and self-assuredness.
So good, so good, 'cause I got you
This line reiterates the idea that everything is so good for the singer because he has the person he loves by his side.
So good, so good, 'cause I got you
This line restates the previous line for emphasis on how the singer's love makes everything so good and comfortable for him.
So good, so good, 'cause I got you
This line repeats an earlier line again, emphasizing one more time how much the person he loves means to him.
Hey
This line is an interjection and does not have any particular meaning. It is used as an exclamation to convey enthusiasm and excitement.
Oh-whoo
This line is an interjection and does not have any particular meaning. It is used as an exclamation for emphasis and emotional expression.
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Written by: James Brown
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Larry Lauck
I was there. Incredible night. James Brown, Robert Palmer, Joe Cocker and Wilson Pickett. RIP to all.
Lee Hogg
Must have been an amazing night
Kayanda Eddings
@Larry Lauck thatβs weird. On the album version Billy vera performs out of sight.
Larry Lauck
@Kayanda Eddings no, they were not there unfortunately but I wish they were. I was with HBO so I knew who was there since we were feeling it.
Guy BΓ©langer
OHHH! MY GOD! you are a really lucky guy sir! I just discovered this video and it blew me away! Bye from Montreal Canada!
Kayanda Eddings
You missed two people that was there too. Aretha Franklin, and Billy vera.
doalwa
Wow, Robert really held his own. Standing next to The Godfather of soul you better bring your a game and he did, incredible performance! Both of these cats were gone too soon π’
Shohei Imamura
This is too much talent for me to process right now, holy shit. I wasn't ready!
moodylicious
THIS is effing amazing!
Oh! To be in that audience that night. What a musical event for all time!
Vie Michel
I loved when they shouted out all of the soul singers! 2:23