I Got You
Split Enz
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I got you, that's all I want I won't forget, that's a whole lot I don't go out, now that you're in Sometimes we shout, but that's no problem I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lyin' Look at you, you're a pageant You're everything, that I've imagined Something's wrong, I feel uneasy You show me, tell me you're not teasin' I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lyin' There's no doubt, not when I'm with you When I'm without, I stay in my room Where do you go, I get no answer You're always out, it gets on my nerves I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes you can tell that I'm not lying I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lyin' I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lying
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Written by: GORDON GALBRAITH, JOSEPH RICCI
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"I Got You" by Split Enz was released in January 1980 as the lead single off their fifth studio album "True Colours".
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Chart PerformancesThe song topped the charts in both New Zealand and Australia, becoming the band's biggest hit. It also reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Neil Finn, who was the younger brother of band's co-founder Tim Finn.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Got You" was one of the first to be played on MTV when the channel began broadcasting in 1981.
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Awards"I Got You" was awarded 'Single of the Year' at the 1980 New Zealand Music Awards.
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Cover VersionsA number of artists have covered this song including, Vitamin String Quartet and Marilyn Manson.
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InfluenceThe song is considered an iconic and influential piece in New Wave music.
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Change of FortunesThe success of this song marked a turnaround for the band, transforming them from relatively unknown artists to stars, particularly in Australia and New Zealand.
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Annual ChartsOn the 1980 Australian End of Year chart, "I Got You" ranked as the second most successful release.
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Popularity Over TimeDespite being released over four decades ago, "I Got You" remains a popular and well-known song, particularly in Australia and New Zealand. The song continues to receive regular airplay on classic hits and rock-focused radio stations.
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