Songfacts reports that Twain's first single in six years, Today Is Your Day debuted on the June 12, 2011 series finale of her reality television show, Why Not? With Shania Twain, and the tune was sent directly to radio stations nationwide, and made available to fans via iTunes.
Shania Twain (Eilleen Regina Edwards) was born August 28, 1965 to Sharon and Clarence Edwards. She grew up as Eilleen Twain in Timmins, Ontario, after her parents separated when she was two and her mother remarried to Jerry Twain, a full-blooded member of the Ojibwa First Nation. She is a Canadian singer and songwriter who has been very successful in the country and pop music genres, setting several sales records for female artists and for country artists. Additionally, she is the only female artist to have three albums certified Diamond by the RIAA. She is also the recipient of five Grammy awards.
I'm Gonna Getcha Good!
Shania Twain Lyrics
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Don't wantcha for the weekend, don't wantcha for a night
I'm only interested if I can have you for life, yeah
Uh, I know I sound seriously and baby, I am
You're a fine piece of real estate, and I'm gonna get me some land
Oh, yeah
There's no need to be alone when you find that someone
(I'm gonna getcha)
I'm gonna getcha while I gotcha in sight
(I'm gonna getcha)
I'm gonna getcha if it takes all night
(Yeah, you can betcha)
You can betcha by the time I say "go," you'll never say "no"
(I'm gonna getcha)
I'm gonna getcha, it's a matter of fact
(I'm gonna getcha)
I'm gonna getcha, don'tcha worry 'bout that
(Yeah, you can betcha)
You can bet your bottom dollar, in time you're gonna be mine
Just like I should - I'll getcha good
Yeah,
I've already planned it
Here's how it's gonna be
I'm gonna love you, and you're gonna fall in love with me
Yeah
So, don't try to run, honey, love can be fun
There's no need to be alone when you find that someone
(I'm gonna getcha)
I'm gonna getcha while I gotcha in sight
(I'm gonna getcha)
I'm gonna getcha if it takes all night
(Yeah, you can betcha)
You can betcha by the time I say "go," you'll never say "no"
(I'm gonna getcha)
I'm gonna getcha, it's a matter of fact
(I'm gonna getcha)
I'm gonna getcha, don'tcha worry 'bout that
(Yeah, you can betcha)
You can bet your bottom dollar, in time you're gonna be mine
Just like I should - I'll getcha good
Uh, uh
Yeah, I'm gonna getcha, baby
I'm gonna knock on wood
I'm gonna getcha somehow, honey
Yeah, I'm gonna make it good
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, yeah
So, don't try to run, hone, love can be fun
There's no need to be alone when you find that someone
I'm gonna getcha, it's a matter of fact
(I'm gonna getcha)
I'm gonna getcha, don'tcha worry 'bout that
(Yeah, you can betcha)
You can bet your bottom dollar, in time you're gonna be mine
Oh I'm gonna getcha
I'm gonna getcha really good
But you can betcha oh I'm gonna getcha
Just like I should I'll getcha good
Oh I'm gonna getcha good
In "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" by Shania Twain, the singer says that they are not interested in a casual fling or a one-night stand, they want a relationship that lasts forever. They describe their love interest as "a fine piece of real estate" and confess that they are going to "get some land" meaning that they want to commit to the person they love. They have already planned how things will go, they will love their significant other who will eventually fall in love with them too. The singer reassures their love interest that they do not have to be afraid of falling in love and that they will not give up until they are together.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses their confidence and determination in getting the one they want. They promise to keep pursuing their love interest, even if it takes all night, and say that when they set their mind to something, they get it done. The phrase "I'm gonna getcha" is repeated throughout the song, conveying a message of possession and determination to make their love official. The overall tone of the song is bold, determined, and confident.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't wantcha for the weekend, don't wantcha for a night
I'm not interested in a casual or short-term fling with you
I'm only interested if I can have you for life, yeah
I want a long-term commitment from you
Uh, I know I sound seriously and baby, I am
I am very serious about my intentions and feelings for you
You're a fine piece of real estate, and I'm gonna get me some land
I view you as a valuable and desirable partner, and I'm going to pursue you
So, don't try to run, honey, love can be fun
Don't resist my advances, love is a joyful experience
There's no need to be alone when you find that someone
You don't have to be lonely anymore once you find a loving partner
(I'm gonna getcha)
I'm gonna getcha while I gotcha in sight
I am going to pursue you while I still have the opportunity
(I'm gonna getcha)
I'm gonna getcha if it takes all night
I am willing to put in the time and effort to win you over
(Yeah, you can betcha)
You can betcha by the time I say "go," you'll never say "no"
I am confident that I will win you over and you will never reject me
(I'm gonna getcha)
I'm gonna getcha, it's a matter of fact
It is a certainty that I will pursue and win you over
(I'm gonna getcha)
I'm gonna getcha, don'tcha worry 'bout that
You don't have to worry about me giving up on pursuing you
(Yeah, you can betcha)
You can bet your bottom dollar, in time you're gonna be mine
I am wagering that eventually you will be in a relationship with me
Just like I should - I'll getcha good
I will pursue and win you over with confidence and determination
Yeah,
I've already planned it
I have already strategized how I will pursue you
Here's how it's gonna be
I'm gonna love you, and you're gonna fall in love with me
Yeah
I have a plan to make you love me in return, which involves showering you with affection
Uh, uh
Yeah, I'm gonna getcha, baby
I'm gonna knock on wood
I am determined to pursue and win you over, even if it takes some good luck
I'm gonna getcha somehow, honey
Yeah, I'm gonna make it good
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I will find a way to pursue and win you over, and it will be a satisfying experience for both of us
Oh I'm gonna getcha
I'm gonna getcha really good
I am going to pursue and win you over with great success
But you can betcha oh I'm gonna getcha
Just like I should I'll getcha good
Oh I'm gonna getcha good
I am confident that I will successfully pursue and win you over
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert John Lange, Shania Twain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ddd10065
whose in 2024 ?
@1hannovers
Meeeeeeee!
@user-js1cu7ju6c
Me too !
@mahmutaslan2006
I listen
@mahmutaslan2006
2003
@mls920
🙌✨
@katemcginty7565
" You're a fine piece of real estate and I'm gonna get me some land " is one of the best lines I've ever heard in a song. 😂
@dorrettp1339
Me too
@cherylupshaw882
I agree with you Kate McGinty. I love that part too.
@imagineme9233
Agreed! I searched for the comment cause I wanted to say the same. 😁