Something's Got A Hold On Me
Jools Holland Lyrics
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I get a feeling that I never, never, never, never had before, no no
And I just gotta tell you right now that I
I believe, I really do believe that
Something’s got a hold on me, yeah (oh, it must be love)
ohoh, something’s got a hold on me right now, child (oh, it must be love)
I got a feeling, I feel so strange
Everything about me seems to have changed
Step by step, I got a brand new walk
I even sound sweeter when I talk
I said, oh, oh, oh, oh
I said baby
Oh, it must be love (you know it must be love)
Let me tell you know
Something’s got a hold on me, yeah (oh, it must be love)
Oohoh, something’s got a hold on me right now, child (oh, it must be love)
Let me tell you now
I never felt like this before
Something’s got a hold on me that won’t let go
I believe I’d die if I only could
I sure feel strange, but it sure feels good
I said, oh, oh, oh, oh
I said baby
Oh, it must be love (you know it must be love)
Let me tell you know
My heart feels heavy, my feet feel light
I shake all over, but I feel alright
I never felt like this before
Something’s got a hold on me that won’t let go
I never thought it could happen to me
Got me heavy without the misery
I never thought it could be this way
Love’s sure gonna put a hurting on me
I said, oh, oh, oh, oh
I said baby
Oh, it must be love (you know it must be love)
Yeah, he walks like love (you know he walks like love)
He talks like love (you know he talks like love)
Makes me feel alright (makes me feel alright)
In the middle of the night (in the middle of the night)
Na na la la (na na la la)
Na na la la (na na la la)
Ooh yeah yeah (oh oh oh)
Yeah ooh yeah oh (oh oh oh)
Hey, yeah yeah yeah, ah
The lyrics of "Something's Got a Hold on Me" by Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra feat. Paloma Faith describe the overpowering feeling of love that takes over one's entire being. The songwriter expresses the unique feeling of being in love with someone and how it can transform a person's emotions and actions. The singer remarks that this feeling is different from any other feeling she has ever experienced before, and it is something that is beyond her control. The chorus portrays the intense hold of love on the singer, and she concludes that it must be love that has caught hold of her.
In the verses, the songwriter notes that everything around her seems different since she fell in love. She has a new walk and an even sweeter voice compared to before. The singer seems to be captivated by the feeling of being in love, it has got her heavy without misery. Love makes her feel strange, but at the same time, it feels good, and she feels all right. The chorus repeats the feeling that Love has a hold on her, and she believes it to be Love.
Overall, the message of the song "Something's Got a Hold on Me" is about the transformative power of love, how it can make a person feel light and heavy at the same time, happy and strange. The songwriter expresses that it feels like Love has taken over every part of her, and it is a feeling that is beyond her control.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh, sometimes I get a good feeling, yeah
Occasionally, I experience a delightful sensation, yes
I get a feeling that I never, never, never, never had before, no no
It is an emotion that is entirely unique and novel, never experienced earlier, absolutely not
And I just gotta tell you right now that I
And at this moment, I must inform you that I
I believe, I really do believe that
I trust, I undeniably trust that
Something’s got a hold on me, yeah (oh, it must be love)
I am held captive, indeed (oh, it has to be love)
ohoh, something’s got a hold on me right now, child (oh, it must be love)
ohoh, something keeps me under control even currently, youngster (oh, it must be love)
Let me tell you now
Allow me to explain to you at this moment
I got a feeling, I feel so strange
I have a sensation, and it is bewildering
Everything about me seems to have changed
My entire self appears to have transformed
Step by step, I got a brand new walk
Gradually, I developed a fresh way of walking
I even sound sweeter when I talk
Additionally, I speak more pleasantly
I never felt like this before
I have never had such a sensation previously
Something’s got a hold on me that won’t let go
Something keeps me under custody, and it refuses to emancipate me
I believe I’d die if I only could
If possible, I would seize this opportunity to expire
I sure feel strange, but it sure feels good
I am incredibly perplexed, but it is gratifying
My heart feels heavy, my feet feel light
My heart is burdened, yet my feet feel weightless
I shake all over, but I feel alright
I tremble every inch of my body, yet altogether, it feels alright
I never thought it could happen to me
I never considered it feasible to occur to me
Got me heavy without the misery
It has caused heaviness, but deprived of the suffering
I never thought it could be this way
It never crossed my mind that it could feel this way
Love’s sure gonna put a hurting on me
Surely, love will cause me pain
Yeah, he walks like love (you know he walks like love)
Indeed, he strides like endearment (you are aware he strides like affection)
He talks like love (you know he talks like love)
His words resemble fondness (you know his words resemble passion)
Makes me feel alright (makes me feel alright)
It makes me feel fine (it makes me feel fine)
In the middle of the night (in the middle of the night)
At the peak of night-time (at the peak of night-time)
Na na la la (na na la la)
Na na la la (na na la la)
Na na la la (na na la la)
Na na la la (na na la la)
Ooh yeah yeah (oh oh oh)
Ooh yeah yeah (oh oh oh)
Yeah ooh yeah oh (oh oh oh)
Yeah ooh yeah oh (oh oh oh)
Hey, yeah yeah yeah, ah
Hey, yeah yeah yeah, ah
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ETTA JAMES, LEROY KIRKLAND, PEARL WOODS
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