You Got Me
Mariah Carey feat. Jay Z Lyrics
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Don't know what to say
I don't know what to do
'Cause you do something to me
That I can't describe baby
Always catch myself thinkin' 'bout
The things you do
I got my heart set on you
You really got me, baby it's true
You know you got me
So in love
You know you got me
Daydreamin' 'bout us
You know you got me
Starry eyed and elated
You know you got me
Whenever you want me baby
You know you got me
Hypnotized
You know you got me
With you on my mind
You know you got me
Feeling intoxicated
You know you got me
Whenever you want me baby
Boy I'm entangled up in you
These feelings I just can't elude
'Cause you're so captivating
That I inadvertantly
Always catch myself thinkin' 'bout
The things you do
There ain't no one else
I got my heart set on you
You really got me, baby it's true
You know you got me
So in love
You know you got me
Daydreamin' 'bout us
You know you got me
Starry eyed and elated
You know you got me
Whenever you want me baby
You know you got me
Hypnotized
You know you got me
With you on my mind
You know you got me
Feeling intoxicated
You know you got me
Whenever you want me baby
Said I'm insecure when I'm around you
Don't know what to say or do
Catching feelings boy, in spite of myself
I can't think of nobody else sugar
You're the star of all my dreams
I just want to be your everything
Boy you know you really got me
Baby yeah
You know you got me
So in love
You know you got me
Daydreamin' 'bout us
You know you got me
Starry eyed and elated
You know you got me
Whenever you want me baby
You know you got me
Hypnotized
You know you got me
With you on my mind
You know you got me
Feeling intoxicated
You know you got me
Whenever you want me baby
You know you got me
So in love
You know you got me
Daydreamin' 'bout us
You know you got me
Starry eyed and elated
You know you got me
Whenever you want me baby
You know you got me
Hypnotized
You know you got me
With you on my mind
You know you got me
Feeling intoxicated
You know you got me
Whenever you want me baby
Said I'm insecure when I'm around you
Don't know what to say or do
Catching feelings boy, in spite of myself
I can't think of nobody else sugar
You're the star of all my dreams
I just want to be your everything
Boy you know you really got me
Baby
The lyrics to Mariah Carey's "You Got Me" featuring Jay-Z and Freeway express the singer's overwhelming feelings of love and attraction towards their partner. The singer admits to feeling shy and unsure around their partner, but cannot resist being entangled in their charm and captivation. They describe feeling starry-eyed, elated, and hypnotized by their partner's presence, and cannot think of anyone else but them. Despite feeling insecure and not knowing what to say or do in their partner's presence, they are willing to give their all and be their everything.
The lyrics also hint at the idea that their partner may be aware of their power and hold over the singer. The repeated refrain "You know you got me" implies that the partner is aware of the effect they have on the singer and is possibly using it to their advantage. However, the singer is willing to succumb to their partner's charms and is unable to resist their attraction for them.
Overall, the lyrics express the intense feelings of love and desire that can overcome a person when falling deeply for someone. It also touches on the idea of power dynamics in relationships and the willingness to give one's all to the person they are in love with.
Line by Line Meaning
I get shy around you
I feel nervous and hesitant in your presence
Don't know what to say
I am unsure of what to speak when I am with you
I don't know what to do
I am confused and uncertain about how to act around you
'Cause you do something to me
Your actions or presence have an effect on me that I cannot explain
That I can't describe baby
I am unable to express the way your impact on me truly feels
Always catch myself thinkin' 'bout
My mind is constantly occupied with thoughts of
The things you do
Your actions and behavior influence my thoughts greatly
There ain't no one else
There is no one except you
I got my heart set on you
You are the one I am in love with
You really got me, baby it's true
You have a strong effect on me and it's undeniable
Boy I'm entangled up in you
I am ensnared in my feelings for you
These feelings I just can't elude
I cannot escape from the emotions I have for you
'Cause you're so captivating
You have an alluring quality that draws me towards you
That I inadvertantly
Unconsciously, unintentionally
Said I'm insecure when I'm around you
I lack confidence and feel unsure of myself when I'm with you
Don't know what to say or do
I am at a loss for words and actions in your presence
Catching feelings boy, in spite of myself
I am developing emotions for you, despite my attempts to resist them
I can't think of nobody else sugar
I am solely focused on you and no one else
You're the star of all my dreams
You are the center of my thoughts and desires
I just want to be your everything
I long to be everything you need and desire
Boy you know you really got me
You have a strong hold on my heart and emotions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARIAH CAREY, SHAWN CARTER, SHAWN C CARTER, LESLIE PRIDGEN, JUSTIN GREGORY SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@linaush
Y-y-you (Ooooh)
Y-y-you
Ahh, ooh, oh, oh, oh, oh (Mmm)
You know you got me, yeah
You know you got me, uh-huh-huh-huh
You know you got me, yeah
You know you got me
[Verse 1: Freeway & Mariah Carey]
Uh, it's Mariah and Free
Just Blaze beats, yeah
It's the Roc and Mariah and the women go (Oh)
And I love it when the ladies sing
And they love it when the whistles blow over the ring
Slide upon ya strip and go
Just to pick up ya sister bro
You like to pick and choose who she dates
While I state who I like to stick and move
Silly fool, she know that I got her
I'll run up on the strip and go
For Mariah play a brother role
I'll play a different role
Let her roll in the wheel, long days nowhere to go
And no other slimie will do
She just like honey so she got me like Winnie the Pooh
Long nights let her chill with the crew
Only backwards will do and she know how to roll
They say out with the old and in with the new
But she's my dreamlover so I can't let go, hey, no
Please believe me, I've never been a liar
Touch fire Mariah and Free-weezy
I get shy around you
Don't know what to say, I don't know what to do
'Cause you do something to me
That I can't describe, baby
Always catch myself thinkin' 'bout
The things you do
There ain't no one else
I got my heart set on you
You really got me, baby, it's true
[Chorus]
You know you got me (So in love)
You know you got me (Daydreamin' about us)
You know you got me (Starry eyed and elated)
You know you got me (Whenever you want me, baby)
You know you got me (Hypnotized)
You know you got me (With you on my mind)
You know you got me (Feeling intoxicated)
You know you got me (Whenever you want me, baby)
[Verse 3: Mariah Carey]
Boy, I'm entangled up in you
These feelings I just can't elude
'Cause you're so captivating
That I inadvertently
Always catch myself thinkin' 'bout
The things you do
There ain't no one else
I got my heart set on you
You really got me, baby, it's true
[Chorus]
You know you got me (So in love)
You know you got me (Daydreamin' about us)
You know you got me (Starry eyed and elated)
You know you got me (Whenever you want me, baby)
You know you got me (Hypnotized)
You know you got me (With you on my mind)
You know you got me (Feeling intoxicated)
You know you got me (Whenever you want me, baby)
[Verse 4: Jay-Z]
Mami, got me, buying property
Speeding too fast, high velocity
Coppin' bracelets, baby rock piece
Vacay, Saint-Tropez and Capri
And usually I be on my shit
Harlem Shakin' these groupies off me quick
But this time it's diff
Think the love gon' stick
Like Velcro, let go, hell no
Ma, you know you got me
[Verse 5: Mariah Carey]
Said I'm insecure when I'm around you
Don't know what to say or to do
Catching feelings boy, in spite of myself
I can't think of nobody else, sugar
You're the star of all my dreams
I just wanna be your everything
Boy you know you really got me
Baby, yeah
[Chorus]
You know you got me (So in love)
You know you got me (Daydreamin' about us)
You know you got me (Starry eyed and elated)
You know you got me (Whenever you want me, baby)
You know you got me (Hypnotized)
You know you got me (With you on my mind)
You know you got me (Feeling intoxicated)
You know you got me (Whenever you want me, baby)
You know you got me (So in love)
You know you got me (Daydreamin' about us)
You know you got me (Starry eyed and elated)
You know you got me (Whenever you want me, baby)
You know you got me (Hypnotized)
You know you got me (With you on my mind)
You know you got me (Feeling intoxicated)
You know you got me (Whenever you want me, baby)
@kevinsantos5391
This song is soo underrated, just listening to the lyrics that mariah wrote is amazing.... She is such an underrated lyrical artist that deserves to get more credit
@marykacyy6802
Kevin Santos Its just this generation doesnt understand how Amazing she is, inside and out
@leewade3475
Yessss...😇😇😇😇😇😇
@tremainworrell5997
@Lee Wade 🥰🥰😍😍
@Entertainer145
💫 She Had H I T S That Was Supposed To (Still Can With Vids) Singles #TheOneandOnlyMariah 💫
@freedom3275
@T A U R A S this would have been a good single.
@honestperson3042
Mariah Carey is an uncomparable musical genius
@lamart3857
🧢
@jeanineedmondstone2778
this stays on repeat great song love it in 2020
@eovb23may62
I love the guitare, And those whistles, Mariah is very creative