Gotta Have You
Jillian Edwards Lyrics


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At the end of the day
All I want is you
All I want is you
And at the middle
And the start
Morning, light, and the dark
I want you
I want you
And in the back of my mind
The forefront and the side
I want you
I want you

And I
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you

And I
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you

Ooh Ooh Ooh

Make a map of my desires
All roads lead to you
All roads lead to you
To the left and the right
Forwards and turn around
I find you
I find you





And I
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you

And I
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you

Ooh Ooh Ooh

I can't find a safety like you
I can't find a thrill
That comes close to the way you move me
I never will

And I
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you

And I
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you

[Repeat]

Ooh Ooh Ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jillian Edwards’s “Gotta Have You” portrays the depth of love and the desire of an individual for their significant other with absolute honesty. The song begins with the singer expressing that all she wants is her lover, indicating that no matter the time and circumstances, her heart and mind are fixated on him. The lyrics of the song highlight the intensity of her desire for her partner, making it clear that she cannot imagine her life without him. The lyrics also depict the idea that the singer and her partner have a deep connection and that all roads in her life lead to him, emphasizing their inseparability.


Moreover, the lyrics emphasize that the singer cannot find a thrill or safety that compares to the way her partner moves her. The lines signify the unique bond and connection she shares with her partner. The chorus of the song is simple, with the lyrics “Gotta have you” reiterated multiple times. The lyrics suggest that the singer cannot live without her partner and that they have become an integral part of her life. The song conveys the idea that love is a powerful and all-consuming emotion that has a significant impact on one’s life.


Line by Line Meaning

At the end of the day
No matter what happens throughout the day, the most important thing to me is having you.


All I want is you
Out of everything in the world, you're the only thing that truly matters to me.


And at the middle
In the midst of everything going on in my life,


And the start
From the very beginning of my day,


Morning, light, and the dark
Throughout every hour of the day, no matter if it's light or dark,


I want you
All I desire is you and your presence.


And in the back of my mind
Even when I'm not consciously thinking about it,


The forefront and the side
You're always on my mind in some way or another,


I want you
I can't help but want and need you.


And I
As for myself,


Gotta have you
I absolutely need and can't live without you,


Gotta have you
there's no question about that.


Gotta have you
You're a necessity, not a luxury.


Gotta have you
I must have you in my life.


Ooh Ooh Ooh
No words can express the depth of my feelings.


Make a map of my desires
If I were to track and detail everything I want in life,


All roads lead to you
It all circles back to you and having you in my life.


To the left and the right
No matter which direction I go,


Forwards and turn around
Even if I change directions or do a complete 180,


I find you
You're always there, waiting for me.


I can't find a safety like you
There's no comfort or security in life like the comfort and security I feel when I'm with you.


I can't find a thrill
Nothing excites or thrills me like being with you.


That comes close to the way you move me
You have an indescribable ability to emotionally move me that no one else holds.


I never will
I know I'll never find anything or anyone that compares to you.


And I
Once again, for my part,


Gotta have you
I must have you, always and forever,


Gotta have you
you're irreplaceable to me.


Gotta have you
I'll do whatever it takes to make sure you stay with me.


Gotta have you
You complete me in ways nothing else can.




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Comments from YouTube:

Milo Ent, LLC

Beautiful song!  I just downloaded from ITunes.  Been listening to this lady for a few years now and continue to love her material.  Keep it up.  

Kyla Goodell

Oh my gosh, this is incredible! Lovely video, Jillian! This is one of my favorite songs by you(but of course, every song you make is my favorite). I can't wait to see more music videos in the future! 

Joshua Ng WuWenDong

I love her eye's. Of course especially her voice. 👍

Aakash Rabbi

I believe she wasn't born. she was just sent down from heaven to earth directly.. how can somebody's voice be so divine.. utterly mesmerizing. I still am at this doubt about her identity. . she ain't actually human but an angel :/

Wayne Clark

it's called a gift from God

Jetty Rae

Love your voice

parepidemos productions

Before I read the lyrics, I always thought she said "I can't find the safety that I can find in Will" and sometimes I sing it in my head that way.... :)

Ryan Knapp

Extremely haunting song, I don't know If I should cry or laugh. Love it though been listening to it for two weeks straight.

Jm

Just...amazing!

Cecilia Moreira

gusta melhor gosto musical <3

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