I've Got A Story
Mary Wells Lyrics


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I've got a story (story)
I've got a story that i wanna tell you
I've got a story about a boy i know
Who gave all his love to a girl i know
And said that she wouldn't have to worry
No more (no more) no more (no more)

Now he was so faithful (faithful)
Really faithful to his love you see
But she was so ungrateful
When she took his love and
Went out every night with some other guy she
Knew that wasn't right now she's sorry
But it's too late, oh it's much too late
(too late) when he left her she cried
Tears fell from her eyes
Had shе known she loved him so
She nеver would have let him go
Now it was me (me)
It was me who lost a real true lover
So you see if you've got a love that's
Really true to you
From my story, you know just what to do
You'd better love him or treat him
Good or treat him right





Hold him tight, talk to him right
All day and night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mary Wells's song "I've Got a Notion" tell a story about a boy who deeply loved a girl but was met with unfaithfulness and betrayal. The singer, who knows both the boy and the girl, recounts how the boy dedicated all his love to the girl, assuring her that she wouldn't have to worry anymore. However, despite his faithfulness, the girl was ungrateful and started going out every night with another guy, disregarding his love.


The singer emphasizes that the girl's actions were wrong, and now she is regretful and sorry for losing the boy's love. However, the damage has been done, and it is too late to make amends. The boy ultimately leaves her, and she cries tears of remorse. The narrative takes a more personal turn when it is revealed that the singer, in fact, lost a true lover as well. The message of the song becomes clear: if you have a love that is genuinely true to you, cherish and appreciate them. Love them, treat them well, and hold them tight day and night.


Overall, the lyrics of "I've Got a Notion" convey the pain of lost love, the importance of faithfulness and appreciation in relationships, and the regret that comes from neglecting a love that was true.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got a story
I have an interesting narrative


I've got a story that i wanna tell you
I have a tale that I want to narrate to you


I've got a story about a boy i know
I have a narrative concerning a boy I am acquainted with


Who gave all his love to a girl i know
He completely devoted his love to a girl I am familiar with


And said that she wouldn't have to worry
He assured her that she would not need to be concerned


Now he was so faithful
He was extremely loyal


Really faithful to his love you see
Remarkably devoted to his romantic partner, as you can understand


But she was so ungrateful
However, she showed no gratitude


When she took his love and went out every night with some other guy she
She disregarded his love and went out regularly with another man


Knew that wasn't right now she's sorry
She was aware that her actions were wrong, and now she regrets it


But it's too late, oh it's much too late
But it is now too late, significantly too late


(too late) when he left her she cried
When he left her, she wept


Tears fell from her eyes
Tears streamed down her face


Had she known she loved him so
If only she had realized how much she loved him


She never would have let him go
She would have never allowed him to leave


Now it was me
Now it was my turn


It was me who lost a real true lover
I was the one who lost a genuine, loyal lover


So you see if you've got a love that's really true to you
So you understand, if you have a love that is truly devoted to you


From my story, you know just what to do
Based on my narration, you know precisely what steps to take


You'd better love him or treat him good or treat him right
You should love him and treat him well, treat him with respect


Hold him tight, talk to him right
Embrace him tightly, communicate with him in a positive manner


All day and night
Continuously, without pause




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENRY COSBY, MARVIN P GAYE, WILLIAM STEVENSON

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