You Got Me Hummin'
Sam Lyrics
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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
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
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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