This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Love me right
What's the matter with you
Hold me tight
Why must I tell you what to do
Smilin', smilin'
Comes as no surprise
Smilin' ain't hidin'
What I see in your eyes
The story goes much deeper
Than the eye can see yes it do
Stop runnin' a game
I can tell you're avoiding me, oh
Oh, ain't nothin'
I wouldn't pay
Just to hear, hear you say
I love you
I need you
Love me right
What's the matter with you
Hold me tight
Why must I tell you what to do
Smilin', smilin'
Comes as no surprise
Smilin' ain't hidin'
What I see in your eyes
You got the love
Gimme the strength
To keep on livin', yeah
Whatever it is
I can't do without what cha givin', hmm, hmm
Ain't nothin'
I wouldn't pay
Oh, just to hear, just hear you say, hmm
I love you,
I need you
You got the love
To gimme the strength
To keep on livin' yeah
Whatever it is
I can't do without
What cha givin', hmm, hmm
You got the love
To gimme the strength
To keep on livin' yeah
Whatever it is
I can't do without
What cha givin', no, no
You got the love
To gimme the strength
To keep on livin' yeah
What's the matter with you
Hold me tight
Why must I tell you what to do
Smilin', smilin'
Comes as no surprise
Smilin' ain't hidin'
What I see in your eyes
The story goes much deeper
Than the eye can see yes it do
Stop runnin' a game
I can tell you're avoiding me, oh
Oh, ain't nothin'
I wouldn't pay
Just to hear, hear you say
I love you
I need you
Love me right
What's the matter with you
Hold me tight
Why must I tell you what to do
Smilin', smilin'
Comes as no surprise
Smilin' ain't hidin'
What I see in your eyes
You got the love
Gimme the strength
To keep on livin', yeah
Whatever it is
I can't do without what cha givin', hmm, hmm
Ain't nothin'
I wouldn't pay
Oh, just to hear, just hear you say, hmm
I love you,
I need you
You got the love
To gimme the strength
To keep on livin' yeah
Whatever it is
I can't do without
What cha givin', hmm, hmm
You got the love
To gimme the strength
To keep on livin' yeah
Whatever it is
I can't do without
What cha givin', no, no
You got the love
To gimme the strength
To keep on livin' yeah
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You Got the Love Lyrics as written by Ray Erskine Jr. Parker Chaka Khan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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