I've Got The Need
Sue Lyrics


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I've got you under my skin.
I've got you deep in the heart of me.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
I've got you under my skin.
I'd tried so not to give in.
I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well
I've got you under my skin?

I'd sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night
And repeats, repeats in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
But each time that I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
Cause I've got you under my skin.

I would sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of the warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats, how it yells in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, ain't no chance to win
Why not use your mentality, get up, wake up to reality?
And each time I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop just before I begin




Cause I've got you under my skin.
And I like you under my skin.

Overall Meaning

The song "I've Got You Under My Skin" by Cole Porter is a classic love ballad that reflects someone's strong emotional connection and infatuation towards their love interest. The opening lines "I've got you deep in the heart of me" demonstrate how deeply the singer is attached to their beloved, to the point where their love interest is a part of them. This line also carries a sense of helplessness; the singer is unable to detach themselves from their intense emotions.


The lyrics also showcase the internal struggle of the singer. They acknowledge the red flags that their friends or their own inner voice warns them about, but they still can't resist their attraction towards their love interest. The lines, "Don't you know, you fool, you never can win? Use your mentality, wake up to reality" showcases this struggle. The line "I'd sacrifice anything come what might" further emphasizes the intensity of the singer's emotions, implying the willingness to make any sort of sacrifice for the sake of their love.


Ultimately, the song's message is devoted to portraying how the intensity of love can be overwhelming, all-consuming, and difficult to resist, even when your own rationale cautions against it.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got you under my skin.
You have penetrated my emotions to such an extent that I am not able to get rid of you.


I've got you deep in the heart of me.
You have become an integral part of my being.


So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
You are such a significant aspect of my life that it feels incomplete without you.


I'd tried so not to give in.
I have attempted to resist my feelings for you.


I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
I am aware that getting involved with you might not have a positive outcome.


But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well I've got you under my skin?
I cannot help succumbing to my emotions for you as they seem to be overpowering.


I'd sacrifice anything come what might For the sake of havin' you near
I am willing to give up anything to have you close to me.


In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night And repeats, repeats in my ear, Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
Despite being conscious of the potential downsides of pursuing you, I am not able to ignore my feelings and the voice of caution in my head.


Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
I need to start using my brain to make rational decisions instead of solely relying on my emotions.


But each time that I do just the thought of you Makes me stop before I begin Cause I've got you under my skin.
Every time I try to move on or forget about you, the mere thought of you makes me realize that my feelings for you are too strong.


And I like you under my skin.
Despite the potential consequences, I actually enjoy having these intense emotions for you and am not willing to give them up easily.




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Comments from YouTube:

Richard de Boer

Nogmaals bedankt voor al je Spooky & Sue videos !. Had nooit gedacht dat ik al die clips ooit nog zou zien (want Toppop zelf heeft ze niet meer, allemaal gewist).

Danno Five-O

Geen dank, you're welcome!

Jan Mariën

Waar blijft die verzamel CD van Spooky & Sue? Bedankt voor deze unieke clip. Al 44 jaar niet meer gezien!!!

Richard de Boer

bedankt voor deze clip, geweldig !.

Danno Five-O

you're welcome!

ArchEnema 67

Too much fun!!!

FelisTerras

And Millenials wonder why anyone born before 1990 ain't impressed by semi-nude singers on stage...

Jo Ferreira

Mono audio ?

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