Sydney Devine (born Cleland, Lanarkshire 1940 - 13th F… Read Full Bio ↴Sydney devine
Sydney Devine (born Cleland, Lanarkshire 1940 - 13th February 2021) was a Scot and' it's very own rhinestone cowboy, a singer whose career began with a television appearance in 1953 at the age of thirteen, developed during eight years touring with the White Heather Group. When visiting Hawaii with Andy Stewart's band, he heard the Hawaiian singer Don Ho perform Tiny Bubbles; this became Devine's signature tune and he went on to sell fifteen million albums. His record sales were revived in December 2005 when a frothy drink making machine was advertised on television using Don Ho's version of Tiny Bubbles. YUP
He is sometimes referred to as 'Steak and Kidney',
Loves Got a Hold on You
Sydney Devine Lyrics
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Help me Doc something's wrong
I can't shake it it's gone too far
He said tell me what your symptoms are
I said my hands are sweaty and my knees are weak
I can't eat and I can't sleep
It's turning me every way but looseHe said sounds like love's got a hold on you
No doubt love's got a hold on you
I told my friends I was settlin' down
No more of this running 'round
They looked at me like I was a fool
And said come on tell us what's wrong with you
I said my knees are sweaty and my knees are weak
I can't eat and I can't sleep
It's turning me every way but loose
He said it sounds like love's got a hold on you
No doubt love's got a hold on you
Well I tossed and turned to the morning light
Squeezed my pillow hanging on for life
There ain't nothing I can do
They said it sounds like love's got a hold on you
No doubt love's got a hold on you
Well my hands are sweaty and my knees are weak
I can't eat and I can't sleep
It's turning me every way but loose
He said it sounds like love's got a hold on you
No doubt love's got a hold on you
Sounds like love's got a hold on you
No doubt love's got hold on you
The lyrics of Sydney Devine's "Love's Got a Hold on You" tell the story of someone who is experiencing the overwhelming effects of being in love. The singer reaches out to their doctor, feeling that something is wrong and unable to shake the intensity of their emotions. They describe symptoms such as sweaty hands, weak knees, loss of appetite, and inability to sleep, which are all manifestations of being consumed by love. The doctor, recognizing these signs, diagnoses the situation as love having a hold on the singer.
The singer then confides in their friends about their decision to settle down, wanting to leave behind their previous habits of running around. However, their friends look at them with skepticism, questioning what could be wrong with them. The singer repeats the symptoms they shared with the doctor, emphasizing how love is affecting them in every aspect of their life.
As the night continues, the singer finds themselves unable to find peace in their sleep, vigorously holding onto their pillow. Despite their desperation, they acknowledge that there is nothing they can do because love has such a strong grip on them. The song concludes by restating the symptoms and the doctor's diagnosis, emphasizing that love unquestionably has a hold on the singer.
Overall, "Love's Got a Hold on You" portrays the all-encompassing power of love, which can immobilize and overwhelm an individual with its effects. It captures the physical and emotional turmoil that can come with being deeply in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I called my doctor on the telephone
I reached out to my doctor for help
Help me Doc something's wrong
I need assistance, as something is amiss
I can't shake it it's gone too far
I am unable to rid myself of this feeling, and it has escalated
He said tell me what your symptoms are
The doctor asked me to describe my symptoms
I said my hands are sweaty and my knees are weak
I experience perspiration in my hands and weakness in my knees
I can't eat and I can't sleep
I have lost my appetite and struggle with insomnia
It's turning me every way but loose
This feeling is affecting me in various ways
He said sounds like love's got a hold on you
The doctor concluded that love has a strong grip on me
No doubt love's got a hold on you
Undoubtedly, love has a firm grasp on you
I told my friends I was settlin' down
I informed my friends that I was committing to a relationship
No more of this running 'round
I am no longer engaging in casual flings
They looked at me like I was a fool
My friends regarded me with disbelief or skepticism
And said come on tell us what's wrong with you
They implored me to share the reason behind my changed behavior
Well I tossed and turned to the morning light
Throughout the night, I struggled restlessly in bed until morning
Squeezed my pillow hanging on for life
I clung to my pillow, desperately seeking comfort
There ain't nothing I can do
I am helpless, as there is no solution
They said it sounds like love's got a hold on you
They suggested that love is the cause of my distress
Well my hands are sweaty and my knees are weak
My hands remain sweaty and my knees weakened
I can't eat and I can't sleep
I continue to experience loss of appetite and insomnia
It's turning me every way but loose
This feeling continues to affect me in various ways
He said it sounds like love's got a hold on you
Once again, he confirmed that love is firmly gripping me
No doubt love's got a hold on you
Certainly, love has a strong hold on you
Sounds like love's got a hold on you
It appears that love has a firm grip on you
No doubt love's got hold on you
Undoubtedly, love has a strong grasp on you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES CARSON CHAMBERLAIN, KEITH STEGALL
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