Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – You Really Got A Hold On Me: A Soulful Plea for Connection
In the annals of American music, Smokey Robinson stands as a towering figure. His distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics have captivated audiences for over six decades. Among his vast repertoire of hits with his group, The Miracles, “You Really Got A Hold On Me” stands out as a landmark song.
Background
This 1962 release is a powerful and soulful declaration of emotional dependence, capturing the raw intensity of young love with an enduring impact.
“You Really Got A Hold On Me” was born from a moment of inspiration. While on a business trip to New York City, Robinson, inspired by Sam Cooke’s then-chart topping “Bring It On Home to Me,” penned the song in his hotel room.
The lyrics, penned solely by Robinson, are a testament to his ability to capture the complexities of human connection with simple yet powerful language.
Lines like “I don’t know what you’ve got, but it’s got me goin'” and the ever-present refrain, “You’ve really got a hold on me,” resonate with anyone who has ever felt the intoxicating grip of new love.
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Lyrics
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I don’t like you, but I love youSeems that I’m always thinking of youOh, oh, oh, you treat me badlyI love you madly, you really got a hold on meYou really got a hold on me, you really got a hold on me, you really got a hold, babyI don’t want you, but I need youDon’t want to kiss you, but I need youOh, oh, oh, you do me wrong nowMy love is strong now you really got a hold on meYou really got a hold on me, you really got a hold on me, you really got a hold, babyI love you and all I want you to do is just hold meHold me, hold me, hold meTighterTighterI want to leave you, don’t want to stay hereDon’t want to spend another day hereOh, oh, oh, I want to split now, I can’t quit nowYou really got a hold on me, you really got a hold on me, you really got a hold, babyI love you and all I want you to do is just hold me, pleaseHold me, squeeze, hold me, hold meYou really got a hold on meYou really got a hold on meI said you really got a hold on me