I Got You
Jimmy Dean & Dottie West Lyrics

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Don't get no attention from the people on the street
They don't even notice us they just step right on our feet
Just two unnoticed people in this great big world are we
And when I think about it yes that's all we'll ever be
But I got you and you got me and if they look they can see that we don't care
I got you and you got me baby that's all we will ever need

Looking through the window of a fancy diamond store

Going window shopping for the things we can't afford
People all around us with their noses in the air
They walk right on by us just like we weren't even there

But I got you and you got me...
Yeah I got you and you got me...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "I Got You" convey a message of contentment and love between two people who are not wealthy or popular. The first verse talks about how they do not receive any attention from the people on the street and are practically unnoticed. They are just two ordinary individuals trying to make their way in the world. The lack of recognition from society, however, does not faze them because all that they need to be happy is each other's company. The chorus reaffirms that their love is enough for them to be happy.

The second verse describes the couple window shopping at a fancy diamond store, knowing deep down that they cannot afford any of the things sold there. They are surrounded by people who are rich but are not able to appreciate what they have. Despite feeling marginalized by the people around them, their love is strong and able to withstand the shallowness of their materialistic society.

In essence, the lyrics of "I Got You" celebrate the power of love that surpasses all materialistic possessions and societal expectations. It conveys a message that true happiness and contentment comes from having someone to share your life with.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't get no attention from the people on the street
We are ignored by passersby on the street.

They don't even notice us they just step right on our feet
People are so unaware of our presence that they accidentally step on us.

Just two unnoticed people in this great big world are we
We are mere strangers living in this vast world, unacknowledged by others.

And when I think about it yes that's all we'll ever be
Upon contemplation, we understand that obscurity is our destiny.

But I got you and you got me and if they look they can see that we don't care
We may be ignored by the world, but we have each other's companionship, and we don't fret about the social consequences of our productive relationship.

I got you and you got me baby that's all we will ever need
We solely rely on one another because our bond is enough to fulfill any longings of our hearts.

Looking through the window of a fancy diamond store
Peering through the window of a luxury jewelry store.

Going window shopping for the things we can't afford
Walking around looking at the merchandise that is way beyond our financial means.

People all around us with their noses in the air
We are in the presence of snobbish people.

They walk right on by us just like we weren't even there
The people pass by us without acknowledging our existence, as if we are invisible.

Yeah I got you and you got me...
This line repeats the same idea as the earlier, creating emphasis on their reliance on each other to live happy lives, despite the disregard by the wider world.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GORDON GALBRAITH, JOSEPH RICCI

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