I've Got a Story
The U.S. Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance Lyrics
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I've got you deep in the heart of me
So deep in my heart
You're nearly a part of me
I've got you under my skin
I have tried so not to give in
Never gonna go somewhere
But why should I try to resist
When baby I know so well
That I've got you under my skin
I would sacrifice anything
Come what might
For the sake of holding you near
In spite of a warning voice
That comes in the night
It repeats and it shouts in my ear
Don't you know blue-eyes
You never can win
Use your mentality
Wake up to reality
But each time I do
Just the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
Cause I've got you under my skin
I'd sacrifice anything
Come what might
For the sake of having you near
In spite of a warning voice
That comes in the night
It repeats and it shouts in my ear
Don't you know you old 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
And I love you (when you're) under my skin
The lyrics of the song "I've Got You Under My Skin" by The U.S. Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance express a deep emotional connection and infatuation with someone. The phrase "I've got you under my skin" is a metaphor for having this person deeply ingrained, or deeply in love, in one's heart and mind.
The repeated line "I've got you deep in the heart of me" emphasizes the intensity of this connection. The person being referred to is portrayed as being almost a part of the singer, indicating a strong bond or attachment. The repetition of "I've got you under my skin" further emphasizes this connection, highlighting the person's profound influence on the singer's thoughts and emotions.
Despite the singer's initial intention not to give in to this relationship or let it progress, they ultimately find it difficult to resist because they know the person so well. The line "But why should I try to resist when baby I know so well that I've got you under my skin" suggests that love and familiarity are overpowering any resistance.
The lyrics also reveal a willingness to sacrifice anything for the sake of being close to this person, regardless of any warning voices that may caution against it. The phrase "I would sacrifice anything, come what might, for the sake of holding you near" demonstrates a deep commitment and devotion.
The final verse reflects the internal struggle between the desire to pursue this love and the rational voice advising caution. Despite the warning voice and doubts, the thought of this person makes the singer pause and prevents them from resisting. The concluding lines "Cause I've got you under my skin, and I love you (when you're) under my skin" reiterate the intensity of the singer's feelings and their unconditional love for this person.
Line by Line Meaning
I have got you under my skin
You have deeply captivated my thoughts and emotions
I've got you deep in the heart of me
Your presence resides deeply within the core of my being
So deep in my heart
To the extent that it profoundly affects me
You're nearly a part of me
You're so closely connected to me, it's as if we're inseparable
I've got you under my skin
Your influence is indelibly imprinted on my soul
I have tried so not to give in
I've made attempts to resist succumbing to my feelings
I have said to myself this affair
I've convinced myself that this relationship
Never gonna go somewhere
Will not lead to a meaningful future
But why should I try to resist
But what's the point of fighting against
When baby I know so well
When I am fully aware
That I've got you under my skin
That I am deeply and irrevocably drawn to you
I would sacrifice anything
I am willing to give up anything
Come what might
Regardless of any obstacles or consequences
For the sake of holding you near
In order to have you close to me
In spite of a warning voice
Despite the cautionary words
That comes in the night
That echo in my mind when darkness falls
It repeats and it shouts in my ear
It persistently reminds and emphatically warns me
Don't you know blue-eyes
Don't you realize, my beloved with the captivating blue eyes
You never can win
You will never come out on top
Use your mentality
Rely on your intelligence and rationality
Wake up to reality
Accept the truth of the situation
But each time I do
Yet every time I make an effort to do so
Just the thought of you
Merely the contemplation of your presence
Makes me stop before I begin
Causes me to pause before taking any action
Cause I've got you under my skin
Because you have such a profound hold on my emotions
And I love you (when you're) under my skin
I deeply cherish the way in which you affect me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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00:03 Encounter with Navy SEAL snipers in Fallujah
01:57 AJ Pasciuti served as a sniper in Fallujah alongside Chris Kyle, ensuring the safety of Marines.
06:11 Growing up with immigrant families and the importance of community support
08:10 The new American story is about multiple cultures coming together to create something great.
12:13 Learning self-efficacy and accountability through scouting
14:14 Sense of service and collective MH
17:45 Joining the Marine Corps and the role of catalyst
19:30 Marines have a strong branding and good messaging
23:00 The narrator shares his experience as a USMC sniper and Force Recon in Fallujah.
24:47 USMC Sniper & Force Recon in Fallujah
28:18 The speaker faced issues with their weapon system during a deployment.
29:56 Reinvented Marine Corps education after struggling in combat.
32:57 Experiencing first contact in combat as a boot in the military.
34:44 Separated from the group, facing an enemy machine gun position
38:01 Flanking maneuver and grenade launcher used to gain foothold in enemy position
39:48 Witnessing a fellow Marine earn the Navy Cross during intense gunfight in Fallujah.
43:13 Chris Kyle's speech energized the Marines before the mission.
44:44 Going through sniper indoc and the challenges of the training.
48:12 Denied permission to take sniper indoc by a derogatory company first sergeant
49:43 Facing doubts about his abilities, the speaker overcomes challenges to join the sniper indoc
53:02 Learning Land Navigation in Fallujah
54:38 Force Recon team leader shares experiences from a 2012 deployment in Fallujah
58:09 Importance of helping others and not letting anyone down
59:49 Overcoming self-doubt and helping others realize their potential
1:03:28 Being an instructor at the course made it worse because they still won't talk to me.
1:05:13 Encountered Navy SEAL snipers in a chaotic situation.
1:08:22 Providing OverWatch as a sniper to protect fellow Marines in Fallujah.
1:10:05 Sniper Team's role in clearing houses during the push in Fallujah
1:13:20 Stalking principles can be applied to various environments beyond the battlefield
1:15:05 City Boys make good snipers due to lack of bad tactics and influence
1:18:45 Bravery and love in the face of danger.
1:20:31 The death of Greg in Fallujah and the commitment to honor his legacy
1:23:58 Acceptable loss in combat is relative.
1:26:00 The speaker believes in the American experiment and its imperfections.
1:29:34 Deployment with highly trained sniper team in a developing insurgency in Iraq.
1:31:17 Sniper training incident with Cs gas and a teammate's unconventional gear
1:34:32 Running after the enemy without a gun and relying on team support to win the fight.
1:36:20 AJ Pasciuti describes his experiences and encounters during his time in South Baghdad.
@lb-zo3ir
I’ve had the honor and privilege of serving with AJ Pasciuti and you will find no one more genuine than him. His passion for politics is not born out of money or fame but out of a realization that if he wants to do the most good for others he has to stand on the same footing as those giving orders or making policy for our troops. His passion to do so is only matched by his love for his family and friends. More importantly, he has overcome insurmountable odds and, like all of us, battled his share of personal challenges.
Simply put, “no better friend; no worst enemy” when fighting for what’s RIGHT vs what’s popular.
@user-qr6ep1rc4s
Semper Fi
@timothyvotaw7517
I'm grateful to watch this episode of your series. I was a Marine Scout-sniper in Vietnam, 1966, a re-tread from an 0351 MOS. This was the fledging chapter of the ongoing book still being written about Marine snipers, since the post-Cold War era. Things in our MOS's have progressed radically in particular since 9-11, now a literal military profession. We think of every generation, every iteration of Marine snipers as a brotherhood. It's funny-ironic, listening to AJ Prosciuti's story, his youth, his path to the Marines. Half of it, polar opposite upbringings, half of it nearly parallel paths. Our Marine stories diverged in the war zones - mine ended too early, after an IED took my legs, my teammate's life, and retired me prematurely from my planned career as a Marine. Changes.
So, to AJ, my deepest Marine respect, for all of your hard work, focus, courage, and a living legacy. One helluva sincere Semper Fi, young brother. A role model, whether you like being one, or tend to shy from it. Just remember what you give to your successor Marines in the way of wisdom, and a leg-up on their future combat deployments. Lessons help survival.
@scottdawe7412
Has AJ ever met the girl that wrote that letter. I would’ve wanted to meet her!🇺🇸
Thanks AJ!! Thanks for your service
@ColKurtzknew
AJ debunking the Marine stereotype. Intelligent, well spoken, humble. Fact is every Marine in my rifle company was either highly intellectual, super street smart but typically a combination of the two.
@CombatStory
So true. We love to give the Marines a tough time about being Crayon Eaters but it’s definitely a joke and not the reality. I’ve been so impressed with the Marines I’ve come across and for good reason!
@ColKurtzknew
@@CombatStory I know you do Ryan. We all, hopefully, get the silly stereotype jabs and take them in stride. Another great discussion!
@yusufraheem7586
I was so ready to lay back and just enjoy this podcast and fall asleep and get ready for work tomorrow it being Monday. Soon as he said he was a liberal from Northern California I fucking just rolled my eyes and left this comment and gave the video a thumbs down. This man literally goes against every constitutional, moral and religious belief that I have. I'm sorry I can't support this dude at all😢
@JohnPatrick-mylifecademy
That is a horribly misplaced stereotype...the "stupid" grunt. My gunny had the scores of every Marine in the platoon and he knew over 80...close to 90% of us were in the upper level of test scores.
@mistermonkey5842
To be fair, Marines love fluffing up the myth of the Marine Combat Infantryman being a knuckle dragging monster. The cult demands Gunny Hartman and Gunny Highway occupy the same soul, how else can they be convinced they are who they are told they are? Think back on what the Iraqi leadership told their forces about Marines in the lead up to the first gulf war; savage criminals who had to kill a member of their family to be considered etc. to the Iraqi this was abhorent, they were animals, a scourge sent by a wrathful god. To the Marines this was a mark of quality, the fruits of decades (centuries?) of USMC public affairs officiers' hard work.
Imagine for a moment that you have been told, repeatedly, that these men are just man sized children, despised by their own forces, the dregs who are only marginally equipped, clothed in rags, fed slops and they are so intellectually incompetent that they enjoy nay prefer eating crayons and run a risk of soiling themselves from boredom. You have been told they are a disorganized rabble who's only purpose is human wave attacks and they will likely wither under return fire, a roiling mass of fear and incompetence.
So that's what you've been told because that's what social media and popular culture portrays, they even attest to it themselves. But wait? What's that sound? Is that helicopters? Landing craft? Why can you no longer communicate with your leading forces... where do they keep coming from and why do their forces keep swarming to support them when they engage your "combat elite"? Welcome to today! If the Army is the anvil and the Air Force the fire, the Marines are surely the hammer and like any hammer, it appears a dull dumb lump of metal until weilded with craft and skill.