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Toots & The Maytals Lyrics


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Got to, got to, got to

Sure I saw you walking down the lane with another boy
And I just turned my face away and I walked a little faster
When you see me walking down the street with another girl
You just fuss around and try to work all your tricks on me

I know you would do that
I know you would do that
I know you would do that
Oh baby, do that

That's the way you want it
That's the way you like it
That's the way you love it
That's the way you want it

That's the way you need it
That's the way you love it
Hey baby, do you, do you
Do you, do you do

Got to, got to feel it
[Incomprehensible]
Get me, get me feel it

If you see me walking down the street with another girl
You just bust around and try to work all your tricks on me
So I saw you walking down the lane with another boy
And I just turned my face away and I walked a little faster

I know you would do that
I know you would do that
I know you would do that
Oh baby, do that

That's the way you want it
That's the way you like it
That's the way you love it
That's the way you want it

That's the way you need it
That's the way you want it
Hey baby, do you, do you
Do you, do you do

Get me, get me feel it
[Incomprehensible]
Get me, get me, got to feel it

So don't come around, knock on my door
I don't love you, I don't need you no more
Don't keep knocking upon my door




I don't love you, I don't need you no more
Don't keep knocking upon my door

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Toots & The Maytals's song "Got to feel it" describe a tumultuous romantic relationship in which both parties continually try to make each other jealous. The singer initially sees his love interest walking down the road with another boy and tries to ignore it by walking faster. However, he later finds himself in a similar situation, and the love interest reacts with jealousy and tries to "work all [her] tricks" to win him back.


Despite the constant attempts to make each other jealous, the singer seems resigned to this dynamic, stating "That's the way you want it, That's the way you like it, That's the way you love it." However, the final verse suggests that the singer has finally had enough of the relationship and does not want the love interest to continue to pursue him.


Through its lyrics, "Got to feel it" captures the emotional turmoil of a relationship in which both parties continually try to outdo and hurt each other. The song also uses repetition and catchy rhythms to create a compelling, memorable listening experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Sure I saw you walking down the lane with another boy
I noticed you walking with someone else.


And I just turned my face away and I walked a little faster
I didn't want to confront you and tried to move away.


When you see me walking down the street with another girl
If you see me with someone else.


You just fuss around and try to work all your tricks on me
You try to get my attention and use your charms on me.


I know you would do that
I expect you to act that way.


Oh baby, do that
Go ahead and do it if that's what you want.


That's the way you want it
That's what you desire.


That's the way you like it
That's how you prefer it.


That's the way you love it
That's how you enjoy it.


That's the way you need it
That's how you require it.


Hey baby, do you, do you
Is that what you really want?


Got to, got to feel it
I have to experience it.


If you see me walking down the street with another girl
If you notice me with someone else.


You just bust around and try to work all your tricks on me
You try to get my attention and use your charms on me.


Get me, get me feel it
Let me feel it fully.


So don't come around, knock on my door
Don't try to contact me or visit me.


I don't love you, I don't need you no more
I don't have feelings for you anymore.


Don't keep knocking upon my door
Stop trying to get close or reconnect.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FREDERICK HIBBERT

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Comments from YouTube:

Adam MacDougall

Toots is living legend. This is a great album. He sings with such passion and honesty, like Otis Redding. His phrasing is also really unique. Seeing him live the first time was a spiritual experience like going to church!

Anita Camilo

Como conheci essa maravilhosidade só agora??

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