The Jay-Jay's started around 1960 as the Jumping Jewels. They had lots of s… Read Full Bio ↴The Jay-Jay's started around 1960 as the Jumping Jewels. They had lots of succes in Holland and France with their guitar instrumentals and accompanying Johnny Lion. In 1966 they made some great beat singles, being called the Jay-Jays. The Jay-Jays had hits with cover versions of "Bald Headed Woman", "Got Love If You Want It" and "Respect".

Got Love If You Want It
Jay-Jays Lyrics

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I can remember
The words were forming in your mouth
You'd found another
To bring you joy and play a part

I'm turning inside out
With the thought of a new day
I won't be calm around

If you want it, if you want it

If you want it, if you want it

If you want it, if you want it

I see you clearly
You dance around and fuck with us
A feigned intention
Don't know it leads to fear your life

With the thought of a new day (I'm turning inside out)
With the thought of a new (With the thought of a new day)
With the thought of a new day (I won't be calm around)

If you want it, if you want it

Overall Meaning

Based on the lyrics to Jay-Jays' song "Got Love If You Want It," it seems to be a song about unrequited love and the pain that comes with seeing someone you care about move on with someone else. The singer recalls a time when the person they love expressed their affection through their words. However, that person has now found someone else to bring them joy and fulfill a role in their life.

The singer feels a sense of turmoil and vulnerability, as if they are being turned inside out. They struggle to remain calm in the face of this new reality. Despite the heartache, the singer still holds on to the possibility that if the person they love wants their love, it is still available to them. The repetition of "If you want it, if you want it" at the end of each verse emphasizes the singer's willingness to offer their love if the other person desires it.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing, pain, and the difficulty of letting go when someone you love moves on.

Line by Line Meaning

I can remember
I have a clear memory of the past

The words were forming in your mouth
You were about to say something

You'd found another
You had discovered someone new

To bring you joy and play a part
To make you happy and be involved in your life

I'm turning inside out
I feel emotionally overwhelmed

With the thought of a new day
Just thinking about a fresh start

I won't be calm around
I won't be able to stay peaceful

If you want it, if you want it
If you desire it, if you truly desire it

I see you clearly
I can perceive you clearly

You dance around and fuck with us
You play games with us, not being straightforward