You Got Me Hummin'
Sam Lyrics


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I don't know what you got
But it's gettin' to me
It makes my cold nights hot
Hot winds just blow right through me

Oh, power
Lady, it's in your hands
'Cause you got me hummin' now
You got me hummin' now

I wake up early at night
I can't go back to sleep now
Even walk in the red lights
Tired of talking, I try to sleep

Look here if I try to walk
That's when my feet start a runnin'

'Cause you got me hummin' now
You got me hummin' now

I don't know what you got
But it's gettin' to me
It makes my cold nights hot
Hot winds just blow right through me

Look here if I try to walk
That's when my feet start a runnin'

'Cause you got me hummin' now
'Cause you got me hummin' now
You got me hummin' now

You got me hummin', oh




You got me hummin', oh yeah
You got me hummin', oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sam & Dave’s “You Got Me Hummin’” describe a powerful, uncontrollable attraction to a woman, whose mysterious allure has the ability to stir up intense, sensual sensations in the singer. He acknowledges that he doesn’t quite understand what she has or what she can do, but the effect is undeniable. The singer is consumed by this feeling, even in his sleepless nights, and the desire to be near the woman is so powerful that it propels him forward, even when he tries to resist.


The lyrics convey a sense of surrender to this powerful force, as the singer acknowledges that the woman has “power” in her hands, but doesn’t try to explain the nature of that power. The phrase “hot winds just blow right through me” suggests that the woman’s effect is both electrifying and unpredictable; she has the ability to upend the singer’s emotions and expectations completely. The repeated refrain of “you got me hummin’ now” emphasizes the physical and emotional effects of this attraction on the singer, and conveys a sense of urgency and surrender to the all-consuming desire that he experiences.


Overall, the lyrics of “You Got Me Hummin’” paint a vivid portrait of a man struggling to understand and resist a powerful attraction to a woman. The language is sensual and evocative, capturing the feverish intensity of the singer’s emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know what you got
I am unsure of what qualities or traits you possess


But it's gettin' to me
It's affecting me in some way, but I'm not quite sure how


It makes my cold nights hot
Whatever it is that you have is warming me up even on cold nights


Hot winds just blow right through me
There is a powerful force that is blowing right through me like strong hot wind


'Cause you got me hummin' now
You have stimulated me, causing me to feel a thrilling sense of excitement


Oh, power
There is a great power or influence emanating from you


Lady, it's in your hands
You have control or authority over whatever it is that is affecting me


I wake up early at night
I am waking up in the middle of the night and cannot go back to sleep


I can't go back to sleep now
It is impossible for me to fall back asleep at this point in time


Even walk in the red lights
I am so affected that I am willing to take risks and compromise my safety


Tired of talking, I try to sleep
I am exhausted from trying to communicate or deal with this situation, and just want to rest


Look here if I try to walk
If I attempt to move or walk around, something will happen


That's when my feet start a runnin'
I am so affected that my reflexes compel me to run or move quickly


'Cause you got me hummin' now
You continue to have a magnetic effect on me, causing me to feel excited and energized


You got me hummin', oh
You have me feeling thrilled or excited


You got me hummin', oh yeah
You have me feeling thrilled or excited, and it's intense


You got me hummin', oh
You have me feeling thrilled or excited




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID PORTER, ISAAC HAYES

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@smokinjz

I don't know what you got
But it's gettin' to me
It makes my cold nights hot
Hot winds just blow right through me
Oh, power
Lady, it's in your hands
'Cause you got me hummin' now
You got me hummin' now
I wake up early at night
I can't go back to sleep now
Even walk in the red lights
Tired of talking, I try to sleep
Look here if I try to walk
That's when my feet start a runnin'
'Cause you got me hummin' now
You got me hummin' now
I don't know what you got
But it's gettin' to me
It makes my cold nights hot
Hot winds just blow right through me
Look here if I try to walk
That's when my feet start a runnin'
'Cause you got me hummin' now
'Cause you got me hummin' now
You got me hummin' now
You got me hummin', oh
You got me hummin', oh yeah
You got me hummin', oh



All comments from YouTube:

@MrTheHillfolk

Im 46, people look at me funny when I got stuff like this blastin in the car at a stop light.
I do see the older peeps smile occasionally though.

@hollybardoe4075

I'm "older" (73) and I'd give ya a high-five, bro!!

@technodemic6258

Let 'em look. At least you're not blastin' out the hip-hop, raggamuffin, drum-and-bass, rave-paty, re-mix of Puff, the Magic Fucking Dragon. (Same age as Holly, btw. Let's get it on, Holly baby!)

@MrTheHillfolk

@@technodemic6258
Gotta respect the roots and the classics.

@Ghtthomps

I'm 78. Bro, you keep Playing those evergreens. You can dance to those.

@mariothepookster

Yeah, Man.

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@genestidham7043

My favorite music.

@buzzdavis

Ice cold soul baby. Sam & Dave kickin' it hard over a badass rhythm.

@darrylevans4401

One of the greatest Soul Duo's right here Sam and the late and great Dave Play them on my internet radio show Classic Soul me The Masterblaster.

@richardleonard4281

A thousand thumbs up!!! I love the covers by Cold Blood and Michael Grimm but Sam and Dave get me hummin'

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