Something's Got a Hold On Me – English Lyrics

• By: Christina Aguilera
• Album: Burlesque

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying energy of Christina Aguilera's "Something's Got a Hold On Me" and let her powerhouse vocals guide you through the rich tapestry of English R&B and soul. This vibrant cover of the Etta James classic, featured in the movie *Burlesque*, is a masterclass in expressing profound emotions of joy and liberation through its captivating lyrics and dynamic musicality. It offers a fantastic opportunity to explore idiomatic expressions related to being captivated by love and to appreciate the blend of gospel, blues, and soul traditions in English song.

[English]

Oh, sometimes I get a good feeling, yeah

I get a feeling that I never, never, never, never had before no, no

And I just wanna tell you right now that I-

I believe, I really do believe that

Something's got a hold on me

(Oh, it must be love)

Oh, something's got a hold on me right now child

(Oh, it must be love)

Let me tell you now

I got a feeling, I feel so strange

Everything about me seems to have changed

Step by step, I got a brand new walk

I even sound sweeter when I talk

I said, Oh (Oh), Oh (Oh), Oh (Oh), Oh (Oh)

I said, baby, oh, it must be love

(You know it must be love)

Let me tell you now

Something's got a hold on me, yeah

(Oh, it must be love) Oh

Something's got a hold on me right now child

(Oh, it must be love)

Let me tell you now

I've never felt like this before

Something's got a hold on me that won't let go

I believe I'd die if I only could

I sure feels strange, but I sure feel good

I said, Oh (Oh), Oh (Oh), Oh (Oh), Oh (Oh)

I said baby, oh it must be love

(You know it must be love) Let me tell you now

My heart feels heavy, my feet feel light

I shake all over, but I feel alright

I never felt like this before

Something's got a hold on me that won't let go

I never thought it could happen to me

Got me happy when I'm in misery

I never thought it could be this way

Love's sure gonna put a hurting on me

I said, Oh (Oh), Oh (Oh), Oh (Oh), Oh (Oh)

I said baby, oh, it must be love

(You know it must be love)

Hey, he walks like love (You know he walks like love)

He talks like love (You know he talks like love)

Make me feel alright (Make me feel alright)

In the middle of the night (In the middle of the night)

La, la, la (La, la, la)

La, la, la (La, la, la)

Oh, yeah

Hey, yeah

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
hold /hoʊld/ B1	verb - to grasp, keep or retain something noun - a grasp or grip; a period of time
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ B1	noun - an emotional state or sensation
strange /streɪndʒ/ B1	adjective - unusual, odd, or unfamiliar
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; the centre of emotions
heavy /ˈhev.i/ A2	adjective - having great weight; burdensome
light /laɪt/ A2	adjective - not heavy; bright
shake /ʃeɪk/ B1	verb - to move back and forth quickly noun - a sudden movement or tremor
misery /ˈmɪzəri/ C1	noun - great suffering or distress
alright /ɔːlˈraɪt/ B2	adjective - acceptable; satisfactory; fine
new /njuː/ A1	adjective - recently made or discovered; not existing before
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having the pleasant taste of sugar; delightful
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move on foot at a moderate speed noun - a short journey on foot; a stroll
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak, to say something in words noun - a conversation or discussion
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to accept something as true or real
sure /ʃʊr/ B1	adjective - certain, confident about something
changed /tʃeɪndʒd/ B1	verb - to become different; to alter
child /tʃaɪld/ A1	noun - a young human being below the age of puberty

Key Grammar Structures

• Oh, sometimes I get a good feeling, yeah

  ➔ Present Simple for habitual actions

  ➔ The verb 'get' is in the Present Simple to describe a recurring feeling.

• I get a feeling that I never, never, never, never had before no, no

  ➔ Present Perfect for past experience with present relevance

  ➔ 'Never had before' uses the Present Perfect to emphasize the newness of the feeling.

• I believe, I really do believe that

  ➔ Emphatic structure with 'do'

  ➔ The use of 'do' after 'believe' adds emphasis to the statement.

• Something's got a hold on me

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous for ongoing action

  ➔ 'Got a hold on me' uses the Present Perfect Continuous to show the ongoing effect.

• I've never felt like this before

  ➔ Present Perfect for past experience with present relevance

  ➔ 'Never felt like this before' uses the Present Perfect to highlight the uniqueness of the feeling.

• Got me happy when I'm in misery

  ➔ Past Simple in a subordinate clause

  ➔ 'Got me happy' is in the Past Simple within a subordinate clause to contrast with the main clause.

• Love's sure gonna put a hurting on me

  ➔ Future with 'gonna' for informal future plans

  ➔ 'Gonna' is used as a colloquial form of 'going to' to express a future action.

• He walks like love (You know he walks like love)

  ➔ Simile with 'like'

  ➔ 'Walks like love' uses 'like' to compare his walk to the concept of love.