I Got You
Ward Davis Lyrics
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Or shot no heroin in my veins
And I only eat pills the doctor tells me too
But I'd be lyin' if I said that I won't
Sip a little scotch or take a little toke
But not near as much as I used too
I got you and I'd have to be a fool to mess with reality
Everybody likes to have a little vice or two
And I got you
Well I ain't never seen the ruins of Rome
Or black sand beaches of Mexico
And I doubt if I'll ever set foot on the moon
Well none of that sounds that good to me
Where ever you are that's where I'll be
There ain't no reason to go and change my view
When I got you and the taste of your love is all the trip I need
I got you and I'd have to be a fool to mess with reality
What is there to see in Malibu
When I got you
I got you and the taste of your love is all the trip I need
Yeah, I got you and I'd have to be a fool to mess with reality
There's no place I wanna go, or drug to do.
And I got you
The lyrics to Ward Davis's song "I Got You" explore the idea that love can give a person a natural high and fulfill their needs better than any drug or experience. The opening lines reveal that the singer has never experimented with drugs beyond what their doctor has prescribed them. However, they admit to occasionally drinking scotch or smoking marijuana. Despite this, the chorus reveals that they don't need any of these substances because they have their partner's love. They call it the only "trip" they need and saying they'd be a "fool to mess with reality" by seeking out other experiences.
In the second verse, the singer lists off several popular vacation destinations that they have never been to but says that they're not interested in going because wherever their lover is, that is where they want to be. They reaffirm that they do not need anything else but their partner's love to make them happy, claiming that there is "no place to go or drug to do" that can fulfill them better.
The lyrics are a testament to the power of love and how it can give a person a sense of meaning and purpose that no external experience or substance can provide. It suggests that society has glamorized drugs and travel as means of escape or self-discovery, but in reality, true happiness can often be found in the simple, everyday moments spent with the person you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I ain't never took a sniff of cocaine
I have never used cocaine in my life.
Or shot no heroin in my veins
I have never injected heroin into my bloodstream.
And I only eat pills the doctor tells me too
I only take medication prescribed by my doctor.
But I'd be lyin' if I said that I won't
I would be dishonest if I said I never indulge in other substances.
Sip a little scotch or take a little toke
Occasionally, I drink a little scotch or smoke a little marijuana.
But not near as much as I used too
I used to drink and smoke much more frequently than I do now.
Cause I got you and the taste of your love is all the trip I need
I have the love of someone special, and that feeling is enough to make me happy and content.
I got you and I'd have to be a fool to mess with reality
Having the love of my significant other is more important to me than escaping reality with drugs or alcohol.
Everybody likes to have a little vice or two
Everyone has their own indulgences or guilty pleasures.
And I got you
But for me, having my significant other is more important and fulfilling than any vice.
Well I ain't never seen the ruins of Rome
I have never been to Rome and seen its ancient structures.
Or black sand beaches of Mexico
I have never visited the unique and scenic beaches of Mexico.
And I doubt if I'll ever set foot on the moon
I don't believe it's likely that I'll ever have the opportunity to travel to the moon.
Well none of that sounds that good to me
None of those things particularly interest or excite me.
Where ever you are that's where I'll be
As long as I am with my significant other, I am happy and content regardless of our location or surroundings.
There ain't no reason to go and change my view
I have no reason or desire to change my perspective or priorities.
When I got you and the taste of your love is all the trip I need
Having the love of my significant other is more fulfilling and satisfying than any potential trip or adventure.
What is there to see in Malibu
Even the famous and scenic location of Malibu holds no interest or appeal to me without my significant other.
I got you and the taste of your love is all the trip I need
Once again, the love of my significant other is enough to bring me happiness and fulfillment.
Yeah, I got you and I'd have to be a fool to mess with reality
Using drugs or alcohol to escape reality would be foolish when I have the love of someone special.
There's no place I wanna go, or drug to do.
Having the love of my significant other is more important and fulfilling than any potential travel destination or drug experience.
And I got you
Once again, the love of my significant other is the most important aspect of my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GORDON GALBRAITH, JOSEPH RICCI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stephanielister2769
Well I ain't never took a sniff of cocaine
Or shot no heroin in my veins
And I only eat pills the doctor tells me too
But I'd be lyin' if I said that I won't
Sip a little scotch or take a little toke
But not near as much as I used too
Cause I got you and the taste of your love is all the trip I need
I got you and I'd have to be a fool to mess with reality
Everybody likes to have a little vice or two
And I got you
Well I ain't never seen the ruins of Rome
Or black sand beaches of Mexico
And I doubt if I'll ever set foot on the moon
Well none of that sounds that good to me
Where ever you are that's where I'll be
There ain't no reason to go and change my view
When I got you and the taste of your love is all the trip I need
I got you and I'd have to be a fool to mess with reality
What is there to see in Malibu
When I got you
I got you and the taste of your love is all the trip I need
Yeah, I got you and I'd have to be a fool to mess with reality
There's no place I wanna go, or drug to do.
And I got you
@alexispetty2539
Seen Ward for my 21st birthday in Spartanburg SC!!! It’s was awesome like him!
@outofthinair1
How is this man not on every radio station and music show on tv.... I just found you about 2 weeks ago and I'm blown away by the quality of your songs ... This is country music at it's finest ... Fantastic song Ward Davis
@danfenn8343
He's not because you subscribe too the ama's
@OffBeatTupelo
Seeing the crowd singing this to Ward in Birmingham last Saturday night was the highlight of my year. ❤️
@babe2you
I first heard this when my Brother covered it live. When I searched it up, I was Tripped out because he sounds just like him. It was so weird. One of my favorite songs he covers. Thank you Ward Davis!!
@mountaindweller5935
Definitely one of the best Singer\Songwriters in country today! Pity all the people can't hear him for all the pop country on radio today but I hope he gets the credit he deserves.
@kennethbrown9333
Absolutely love your style of music. COVID is kicking our ass but me and my wife are still working. Thanks for your show tonight!!!!
@darlasonnier7032
Brilliant 💛
@robertcalderon2148
Saw Ward Davis open up for Cody Jinks in Corpus Christi...Great job great music...good job
@gypsysoul5373
Love this guy! Can't wait to see you in St. Louis!