I Got You
Jeff Tweedy & Jay Bennett Lyrics
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How will I find you?
I don't know
I don't know
How will I find you?
How will I find you?
I don't know
You will know
You will know
How will I find you?
How will I find you?
I don't know
I don't know
How will I find you?
I don't know
I don't know
You will know
You will know
The lyrics to Wilco's "I Got You" contain a simple yet poignant question: "How will I find you?" This line is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's uncertainty and vulnerability in their search for something or someone. The repetition of this question also showcases the singer's desperation for an answer; they don't know how they will find what they're looking for, and they're begging for guidance.
The line "You will know" acts as a response to the singer's repeated questioning, indicating that there may be some kind of divine intervention or fate at play. The singer is uncertain, but the universe has a plan that they're not aware of yet. This could be interpreted in a number of ways, depending on the listener's perspective and experience.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Got You" are poignant and relatable, asking questions that many people have likely asked themselves at some point in their lives. The singer is searching for something, be it a person, a place, or a feeling, and they're not sure how to find it. The repetition of their questioning and the eventual response of "You will know" creates a sense of tension and longing that ultimately makes the song quite memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
How will I find you?
The singer is expressing uncertainty and confusion about how to locate someone.
How will I find you?
Represents a continuation of the singer's uncertainty about locating someone.
I don't know
The singer admits to not having a clear answer or plan for how to locate the person.
I don't know
Reiterates the artist's lack of knowledge or plan for how to find the person.
How will I find you?
The artist continues to express uncertainty about locational details.
How will I find you?
Continues to emphasize the singer's inability to know how to locate the person.
I don't know
Reiterates the uncertainty and lack of knowledge that the singer has regarding finding the person.
I don't know
Reinforces the artist's lack of a clear plan or strategy for finding the person.
You will know
The artist offers reassurance to the person being located that they themselves will know how to be found.
You will know
Reiterates the artist's belief that the person they are looking for will have some way of being contacted or located.
How will I find you?
The singer again expresses uncertainty and confusion about how to locate the person.
How will I find you?
Continues to emphasize the artist's confusion and lack of knowledge about the situation.
I don't know
The singer affirms their lack of knowledge or understanding about how to locate the person.
You will know
The singer's reassurance and belief that the person being located will have a way of being reached.
You will know
Reiterates the singer's confidence in the person being located having a method of contact or location.
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Written by: Jeffrey Tweedy
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@rickydenotredame
Jay's harmonies are just perfect! For anyone not familiar,, singing supporting/harmonic vocals a full octave down is extremely challenging. But Jay pulls it off so effortlessly!
@speedblue88
Pure gold. Thank you.
@kennethbishop3188
They were both in a moment of musical bliss.
@CesarClouds
Jay Bennett R.I.P.
@deathkampdrone
such a sweet version, that i've been revisiting time and time again. the stripped down banjo sounds so cool in the instrumental bridge at 1:30! timeless wilco <3
@JimboJones7189
This is a great version. When I first saw the movie This is 40, I was shocked to hear it during the end credits. Turns out Judd Apatow asked Tweedy to recreate this version of the song for the movie.
@estudiosfolkloreiberoamericano
They were born to play together
@opus445086
The comments about Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jay Bennett are real spooky now.
@knotgreen
tweedy smile at 1:43 is priceless. also, bennett is brilliant. miss him!
@kenheard5693
Jeff chewing that gum reminds me of another great artist chewing gum while preforming. Greg lake singing (you still turn me on) amazing keep on chewing and never miss a note.