I've Got to Have You
Kris & Rita Lyrics


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You came smiling softly
Shyly moving, easy as a dreamer, into my world
Then before I realized the danger
I found myself staring into your eyes

Somewhere in their colors
I saw promises of things I'd never seen before
It's all over
I've got to have you

Holding onto, talking, saying nothing
Knowing in a moment I could lose you
Then without a warning I remember
That you trembled at the touch of my hand

Knowing when you came to me that
No one else would ever feel the same in my arms
It's all over
I've got to have you

Waking in the morning to the
Tenderness of holding you asleep in my arms
Dreaming while your hair was blowing
Softer than a whisper on my cheek

I don't know the feeling, so I don't know if it's love
But it's enough, it's enough
It's all over
I've got to have you





I just can't help it, no
I've got to have you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kris & Rita's song "I've Got to Have You" tell the story of a passionate and intense love affair. It begins with the singer describing how their love interest entered their life, smiling softly and moving shyly, but eventually captivated them completely. The danger of falling in love is acknowledged, but the singer is unable to resist the allure of the other person's eyes.


The colors within the person's eyes symbolize promises of new experiences and emotions that the singer has never encountered before. The excitement and intensity of the connection between them are undeniable, driving the singer to a point where they feel they must possess the other person. The lyrics describe moments of holding onto each other, even in silence, and the fear that at any moment they could lose each other. It is then revealed that the other person trembled at the touch of the singer's hand, indicating the depth of their connection.


The lyrics go on to describe waking up next to the person, feeling the tenderness of holding them while they sleep. The singer dreams of the person's hair blowing softly on their cheek, mirroring the gentle and intimate moments they share together. They admit not knowing if what they feel is love, but it is enough for them, and they cannot help themselves from wanting to possess and be with the other person.


Line by Line Meaning

You came smiling softly
You entered my life with a gentle and warm smile


Shyly moving, easy as a dreamer, into my world
You entered my world with a cautious grace, like a dreamer


Then before I realized the danger
Before I knew it, I was caught up in the potential risks


I found myself staring into your eyes
I couldn't help but be captivated by the depth in your eyes


Somewhere in their colors
Within the shades of your eyes


I saw promises of things I'd never seen before
I saw the potential for experiences I had never encountered


It's all over
There's no going back


I've got to have you
I desire to be with you


Holding onto, talking, saying nothing
We hold onto each other, our words unnecessary


Knowing in a moment I could lose you
Realizing that at any moment, you could be taken away from me


Then without a warning I remember
Suddenly, a memory strikes me


That you trembled at the touch of my hand
I recall how your body responded to the slightest touch of my hand


Knowing when you came to me that
Understanding that when you approached me


No one else would ever feel the same in my arms
No one else would experience the same embrace as you


It's all over
There's no turning back


I've got to have you
I desire to be with you


Waking in the morning to the
When I wake up in the morning to


Tenderness of holding you asleep in my arms
The gentle and loving feeling of holding you while you're sleeping


Dreaming while your hair was blowing
In my dreams, I see your hair moving gracefully


Softer than a whisper on my cheek
As gentle as a whisper against my cheek


I don't know the feeling, so I don't know if it's love
I'm uncertain if what I feel is love since I haven't experienced it before


But it's enough, it's enough
However, this intense desire is sufficient


It's all over
There's no going back


I've got to have you
I yearn to be with you


I just can't help it, no
I simply cannot resist it


I've got to have you
I long to be with you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KRISTOFFER KRISTOFFERSON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

gerhard sochor

Lyrics:

You came smiling softly
Shyly moving, easy as a dreamer, into my world
Then before I realized the danger
I found myself staring into your eyes

Somewhere in their colors
I saw promises of things I'd never seen before
It's all over
I've got to have you

Holding onto, talking, saying nothing
Knowing in a moment I could lose you
Then without a warning I remember
That you trembled at the touch of my hand

Knowing when you came to me that
No one else would ever feel the same in my arms
It's all over
I've got to have you

Waking in the morning to the
Tenderness of holding you asleep in my arms
Dreaming while your hair was blowing
Softer than a whisper on my cheek

I don't know the feeling, so I don't know if it's love
But it's enough, it's enough
It's all over
I've got to have you

I just can't help it, no
I've got to have you



All comments from YouTube:

kayem11

Kris and Rita made a majestic duo.
If they'd also known how to remain a solid couple the world would probably never have been deprived of a constant flow of their timeless country classics.

Cold Winter

Rita tried hard and was deeply in love with Kris. But he was a serious alcoholic and cheated on her all the time. There is only so much a person can take.

anita espedal

Cold Winter: Are you saying that Kris is the one to blame for the divorce? There is always to side of a story and Rita was not a saint. We will never know what realy happent between them,onley Kris And Rita knows.Yes i know that Kris was drinking alot and that he cheated on her, but that dident mean he dident love her. She took Casey with her and left when Kris was working on a movie,the onley thing Kris found when he came home was a letter. All i'm saying is,we cant blame Kris for everything because we dont know everything that happent betveen them.

Peekay9

These two were just plain magical. Amazing chemistry.

Marcus Segars

Soothing, easy listen songs. Love it.

gerhard sochor

Lyrics:

You came smiling softly
Shyly moving, easy as a dreamer, into my world
Then before I realized the danger
I found myself staring into your eyes

Somewhere in their colors
I saw promises of things I'd never seen before
It's all over
I've got to have you

Holding onto, talking, saying nothing
Knowing in a moment I could lose you
Then without a warning I remember
That you trembled at the touch of my hand

Knowing when you came to me that
No one else would ever feel the same in my arms
It's all over
I've got to have you

Waking in the morning to the
Tenderness of holding you asleep in my arms
Dreaming while your hair was blowing
Softer than a whisper on my cheek

I don't know the feeling, so I don't know if it's love
But it's enough, it's enough
It's all over
I've got to have you

I just can't help it, no
I've got to have you

Tanya

Amazing lyrics, they were electric together.

Joseph Pramas

beautiful melody! Very tranquil and haunting

Bobby Barnes

I always love them and this is one of their best

theblueangel28

i love this song so much!!!!

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