I Got Rhythm
Mike Oldfield Lyrics


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I got sunshine
I got blue sky
I got my guy
Who could ask for anything more?
Old man trouble
I don't mind him
You won't find him
Hangin' 'round my door
I got rhythm
I got music
I got my guy
Who could ask for anything more?
I got rhythm
I got music
I got my guy
Who could ask for anything more?
I got sunshine
I got blue sky
I got my guy
Who could ask for anything more?
I got starlight
I got sweet dreams
I got my guy
Who could ask for anything more?
Old man trouble
I don't mind him
You won't find him
Hangin' 'round my door
I got rhythm
I got music




I got my guy
Who could ask for anything more?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mike Oldfield's song "I Got Rhythm" exude an infectious joy and a sense of gratitude - regardless of the challenges that may come their way. The opening lines celebrate the beauty of life, with the reference to "sunshine" and "blue sky" highlighting the power of nature to lift one's spirits. The line "I got my guy" adds a personal element - suggesting that the singer feels blessed to have someone special in their life. The question "who could ask for anything more?" rhetorically captures the sense of contentment conveyed in the song, as the singer seems to have all they need to be happy.


The second half of the verse injects the element of conflict that is often present in the human experience. The line "Old man trouble, I don't mind him" suggests that the singer is not immune to adversity, but that they have a resilience that enables them to deal with it. This resilience is reinforced by the line "You won't find him hangin' 'round my door" - as if to say that the singer doesn't let negativity linger in their life. The verse then returns to the main theme, with the repetition of "I got rhythm, I got music, I got my guy" - effectively summarizing the singer's perspective and outlook on life.


Line by Line Meaning

I got sunshine
I have brightness and happiness in my life


I got blue sky
I have clear and calm skies above me


I got my guy
I have my lover or significant other with me


Who could ask for anything more?
Is there anything else one could ask for? Everything is perfect.


Old man trouble
Life struggles or difficulties


I don't mind him
I am not easily discouraged by adversity


You won't find him
Trouble will not find me easily


Hangin' 'round my door
I am not allowing struggles into my life


I got rhythm
I have a sense of tempo that synchronizes with happiness and love


I got music
I have sound and rhythm that can enhance joy and emotions


I got my guy
I have my lover or significant other by my side


I got starlight
I have the beauty of the night sky


I got sweet dreams
I have wonderful dreams that bring me peace and joy


Who could ask for anything more?
Everything is perfect, and there is nothing else to wish for.


I got sunshine
I have brightness and happiness in my life


I got blue sky
I have clear and calm skies above me


I got my guy
I have my lover or significant other with me


Who could ask for anything more?
There is nothing more to wish for; Everything is perfect.


I got rhythm
I have a sense of tempo that synchronizes with happiness and love


I got music
I have sound and rhythm that can enhance joy and emotions


I got my guy
I have my lover or significant other by my side


Who could ask for anything more?
Everything I have in life is perfect, and there is nothing more to wish for.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

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