Got You (Where I Want You)
The Flys
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Hey, what's the point of this Oh, hey, what's your favorite song Maybe we could hum along Well, I think you're smart You sweet thing Tell me your name I'm dying here Ah-ooh, got you where I want you, oh yeah Ah-ooh, got you where I want you, oh, yeah Hey, maybe just a smile Oh, hey, did you know that I can dance Could we talk for a while Well, I think you're smart You sweet thing Tell me your sign I'm dying here Ah-ooh, got you where I want you, yeah Ah-ooh, got you where I want you Where I want you, I want you, yeah Suffer, suffer Me don't get no rougher Rub it up, baby girl, torture me like no other Suffer, suffer Me don't get no rougher When me rock me, baby, put me pain on me, lover Suffer, suffer Me don't get no rougher Rub it up, baby girl, torture me like no other Suffer, suffer Me don't get no rougher When me rock me, baby, put me pain on me, lover I think you're smart You sweet thing Tell me your name I'm dying here Ah-ooh (suffer, suffer, me don't get no rougher) (Rub it up, baby girl, torture me like no other) Got you where I want you (suffer, suffer, me don't get no rougher) Yeah, I've got you where I want you (suffer, suffer, me don't get no rougher) Yeah, I've got you where I want you, want you, want you Got you where I want you I've got you where I want you Got you where I want you
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Written by: ADAM PASKOWITZ, JAMES BOOK, NICK LUCERO, PETER PERDICHIZZI
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Got You (Where I Want You)" is the most popular song by the alternative rock band The Flys. It was released in 1998 as the lead single from their second studio album titled "Holiday Man."
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Band MembersAt the time of releasing "Got You (Where I Want You)," The Flys consisted of Adam Paskowitz (vocals), Josh Paskowitz (vocals), Peter Perdichizzi (guitars and vocals), James Book (bass), and Nick Lucero (drums). Adam and Josh are the sons of famous surfer Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 17 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Song AppearanceThe song appeared in two major motion pictures in 1998, "Disturbing Behavior" and "The Faculty."
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Disturbing BehaviorIn the movie "Disturbing Behavior," Katie Holmes' character can be seen singing along to the song. The Flys also appear in a club scene performing the song.
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Music VideoIn the music video of the song, the band can be seen performing in a desolate, rocky desert landscape intermixed with scenes depicting a young woman.
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Song AnalysisThe song is considered a post-grunge track, characterized by its alternating loud and soft dynamics, catchy guitar hook, and passionate vocal deliveries.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of approximately 5 minutes and 17 seconds in its album version.
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Album Performance"Holiday Man", the album that features "Got You (Where I Want You)," charted at number 111 on the Billboard 200, the band's first album to chart in the United States.
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Follow-upDespite the success of "Got You (Where I Want You)," The Flys were unable to replicate the song's success. Their next album, "Outta My Way," released in 2000, failed to chart.
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Cover VersionsIn 2019, American rock band Lost Kings covered "Got You (Where I Want You)" featuring singer Marc E. Bassy.
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