Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
Love Is Gonna Get You
Macy Gray Lyrics
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But I'm working night and day
I came all this way to see you
And you tell me you need space
Everyone I know is compatible with somebody I know
I can never get it right
And I don't know where to go
Stay away from me don't you ever leave me alone, NO
Love is gonna get you baby
Someday, one day, it will be
A good love that gets me
Love is gonna get ya baby
Someday, one day, I will find
Somebody for me
I have talked to all the experts,
All the psychics I've loved
I have prayed for all the answers
To the game of love above
They all say it's unanimous
There's somebody for me
But none of them will tell me
When it is, where he might be
I want to be with you, I just won't to be alone.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah, yeah!
Love is gonna get you baby
Someday, one day, it will be
A good love that gets me
Love is gonna get ya baby
Someday, one day, I will find
Somebody for me
I believe in destiny
I believe it sets me free
Come and save me with your kiss
Been on my best behavior
Friends say I'm looking greater
Won't you, won't you, just save me with your kiss
Save me with your kiss
Won't you just save me with your kiss?
Love is gonna get you baby
Someday, one day, it will be
A good love that gets me
Love is gonna get you baby
Someday, one day, it will be
A good love that gets me
Love is gonna get ya baby
Someday, one day, I will find
Somebody for me
The song "Love Is Gonna Get You" by Macy Gray is a reflection of the singer's desire for love and companionship, despite struggling to find the right person. The opening lines express her desperation to be with someone, but her busy schedule keeps getting in the way. She then talks about how everyone else around her seems to have found love, but she can't seem to get it right. The chorus provides a glimmer of hope, as Gray believes that love is going to find her someday.
The second verse shows Gray seeking advice from experts, including psychics, but all of their predictions seem vague and unhelpful. She pleads with her potential lover to not leave her alone, showing how important human connection is to her. The bridge shows her belief in destiny and how she hopes that love will come and save her. She mentions how she has been on her "best behavior," implying that she is ready for a committed relationship.
The song has a bittersweet tone that captures the complexities of love and the search for an ideal partner. It's a universal theme that many people can relate to and has resonated with Gray's fans for over two decades since its release in 1999.
Line by Line Meaning
I want too much to be with you
I desire to be with you a lot
But I'm working night and day
But I am busy working hard
I came all this way to see you
I traveled a long distance to meet you
And you tell me you need space
And you say you require some distance from me
Everyone I know is compatible with somebody I know
Everybody I know has a match except me
I can never get it right
I can never get the love game right
And I don't know where to go
And I don't know where to find my match
Stay away from me don't you ever leave me alone, NO
Don't stay by my side, never abandon me, NO
Love is gonna get you baby
Love will capture your heart
Someday, one day, it will be
It will happen eventually, someday
A good love that gets me
I will find a love that suits me well
Love is gonna get ya baby
Love will find a way to reach you
Someday, one day, I will find
I will eventually find
Somebody for me
Someone who matches me
I have talked to all the experts,
I have talked to all the love experts,
All the psychics I've loved
Even the psychics I trust
I have prayed for all the answers
I have prayed for guidance
To the game of love above
To the power of love above
They all say it's unanimous
They all agree
There's somebody for me
There is someone out there for me
But none of them will tell me
But they won't tell me
When it is, where he might be
When or where it will happen
I want to be with you, I just won't to be alone.
I want to be with you, but I also want some personal space.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah, yeah!
Expressing excitement
I believe in destiny
I believe in fate
I believe it sets me free
I believe it gives me freedom
Come and save me with your kiss
Come and rescue me with your kiss
Been on my best behavior
I have been well-behaved
Friends say I'm looking greater
My friends say I am doing better
Won't you, won't you, just save me with your kiss
Can you rescue me with your kiss?
Love is gonna get you baby
Love will capture your heart
Someday, one day, it will be
It will happen eventually, someday
A good love that gets me
I will find a love that suits me well
Love is gonna get you baby
Love will capture your heart
Someday, one day, it will be
It will happen eventually, someday
A good love that gets me
I will find a love that suits me well
Love is gonna get ya baby
Love will find a way to reach you
Someday, one day, I will find
I will eventually find
Somebody for me
Someone who matches me
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC.
Written by: MACY GRAY, MICHAEL A. ELIZONDO JR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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on I Try
Redemption Song - Macy Gray - Lyrics
Old pirates, yes, they rob I
Sold out to the merchant ships
Minutes after they took I
From the bottomless pit
But my hand was made strong
By the hand of the Almighty
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly
Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time
How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look?
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fulfill the book
Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
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