O'Jays, The - I Got You Lyrics






I've been afraid for a long time
I know how it feels to be scared
I know what it means to be there
All alone in the dark
With your thoughts and your fears
And your prayers

But now for sure is the wrong time
To be on your own
I'll be the warm to your cold
I'll be the new to your old
Even in a war zone
I'll be your home

Even if the sky begins to fall
And even if they try to build that wall
And even if the bombs go off
And the world is set on fire, oh

I got your back, I will be near
My love will last, I'll be right here
I got you, I got you
I got your back, I will be near
My love will last, I'll be right here
I got you, I got you

Oh, oh-oh, oh
(Oh, oh-oh, oh)
Oh, oh-oh, oh
(Oh, oh-oh, oh)
Oh, oh-oh, oh
(Oh, oh-oh, oh)
I got you

Love is a revolution
It twists and it turns
It burns but it heals
When it steals it returns
Join in the rebellion
Is this how we save the world, oh-oh

I can imagine a future where there is no hate
Forget what they say
You have always been great
I'll see you on the battle line
I got your back and I know you've got mine

And even when you're running from the flames
And even when you're crying from the pain
And even when there's no more time
And the seas are overflowin', oh

I got your back, I will be near
My love will last, I'll be right here
I got you, I got you
I got your back, I will be near
My love will last, I'll be right here
I got you, I got you

Oh, oh-oh, oh
(Oh, oh-oh, oh)
Oh, oh-oh, oh
(Oh, oh-oh, oh)
Oh, oh-oh, oh
(Oh, oh-oh, oh)
I got you

Oh, oh-oh, oh
(Oh, oh-oh, oh)
Oh, oh-oh, oh
(Oh, oh-oh, oh)
Oh, oh-oh, oh
(Oh, oh-oh, oh)
I got you





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O'Jays, The I Got You Comments
  1. S.... B....

    Love me some of the great O’Jays sound❤️ 🎹🎸🎼

  2. L.... R....

    You guys are still around!!!
    Yes!! 👍 👍

  3. S.... R....

    R&B like I like it yes ....

  4. M.... P....

    "This A Cold Piece"!!!

  5. M.... C....

    Tuuuuune

  6. p.... m....

    There are a few negative comments regarding this song and the album. The Ojays are a hall of fame act that has brought joy to millions of fans for decades. This album will probably be their last hurrah. It will probably not be a commercial hit. Nevertheless thanks for the effort and thanks for the body of work they have given us.

  7. m.... ....

    Uplifting song. Ojays still sound good

  8. L.... L....

    The O' Jays were at the Dell East yesterday in splendid, urban, historic Philadelphia. Unforunately- I was unable to attend. But- I will catch them hopefully in Atlantic City.

  9. L.... L....

    This song personifies where I am at emotionally and socially as I mature. But- I am more captivated by the relevant feasible lyrics, splendid masculine vocal styles and harmonies maintaining The legend Philadelphia International Sound.

  10. S.... C....

    Finally good music is back in Sunny So Cal

  11. r.... ....

    this is a poorly mixed track. The vocals are overdriven and in my opinion too far up front. There is not the a Philly recorded and mixed track, if it is, it is still poorly mixed track and not fitting of the Icons and the referencing of the Gamble-Huff songs. I love the O'jays and I am used to a like on first listen, not here. I'm sad.

  12. C.... F....

    The O'Jays has done it again love it

  13. G.... H....

    The 76 persons who gave this a thumbs down must not know what great music is. This song is Fire! Great cords, harmony, and excellent lyrics👍. The thumbs down folks need to explain themselves🤔. Their ears must be full of wax😂😂😂

  14. W.... H....

    These brothers are still sounding fresh to this day. Yep y'all did it again

  15. T.... ....

    So beautiful a song it reminds me of my mother and how we are friends yet son and mother at the same time 😎👍

  16. T.... L....

    Ojays I dig your act

    T.... L....

    Nice one u gotta be old school😃

  17. C.... P....

    This cut right here should catapult them back into the national spotlight. It is an anthem! The promoters of the O’Jays should push this song as the song everyone could create their own video lip sync to ala Pharrell’s Happy Song. The video images to match up with lyrics provides unlimited choices. Great song. Just heard it for the first time yesterday. Been wearing it out.

  18. T.... S....

    WOW!!!!.... We needed this!!.... THE JAYS!!

  19. p.... n....

    Great album - who are the 63 who dont like this, obviously got no taste in awesome music

    p.... n....

    Facts. I said that about the 76 that gave it a thumbs down

  20. l.... r....

    This sounds just like old OJAYS MUSIC with HARD BEATS!!! The lyrics are good too...

  21. M.... N....

    Love the O'Jays but the vocals are a bit shaky on this track. Still better than most of today's trash!

    M.... N....

    Walter and Eddie are way up there in the years, and they have been doing this for a good 5-6 decades, so it's bound to happen eventually.

    M.... N....

    They sound good to me. This song is timeless. A younger person could not have sung this any better

    M.... N....

    @George H. Arnold IV That's because the industry doesn't allow voices with GRIT anymore (seriously...how many deep, gritty voices have you heard the past 20 years?)

  22. S.... B....

    I love it !! The Ojays are GREAT !! Love the lyrics !!

  23. p.... r....

    Like the Seventies .

  24. t.... ....

    This just doesn't do it for me! I haven't heard a song yet from this new album that I like?! This sounds light weight to me, I want the deep down and dirty O'jays. You know the ones that did Cry Together and Forever Mine. Leave the politics alone and get back to the deep soul!

    t.... ....

    1. The O'Jays didn't shy away from politics back in the day...but this latest attempt does feel forced.
    2. While I appreciate their attempt at bringing the Philly International sound back, they just don't have the bankroll to get the setup that Gamble & Huff had...and their setup was MASSIVE. It sucks that things like that can never happen again.

    t.... ....

    @Phillip Watts, Jr., I don't think bankroll has anything to do with it, these just aren't good songs.

    t.... ....

    @thumbsaloft I was talking about the massive army of musicians G&H had, as well as all the great songwriters they had...any one of them could've fined tuned this latest effort.


    And yeah, their political attempts here are automatic fast-forwards.

  25. T.... N....

    Oh what an album, you still rocking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  26. W.... D....

    I love the O'Jays every day love the music

  27. G.... T....

    Love the lyrics

  28. S.... T....

    I love you, O'Jay's!!!!

  29. T.... H....

    Like it, love the o'jays

  30. L.... D....

    I Love This Song Of The O'Jays ... I Got Your Back

  31. M.... t....

    Very nice - classic sound that is unmistakably the O'Jays sound - add a club mix and it should take it gold!

  32. v.... m....

    cant wait to listen to your album guys..but plz come back to south africa i think it time to get down before u retire guys or just do a little world tour be retiring my all time fav group

  33. M.... N....

    what about SA TX ?

  34. P.... E....

    Great song and the sound is still amazing😘😍

  35. P.... M....

    Wow - as good as EVER fellas! Love it.

  36. E.... 2....

    👌👌👌💎💎💎

  37. P.... W....

    Temptation's step back to 2 Ojays baby🎶🎤#1 all day

  38. S.... K....

    Loving it! Thanks for posting.

  39. P.... N....

    This has that classic Philly sound all over it!!!!

  40. F.... C....

    Another top tune. Love it. 💜🔥💜 ((11.02.19)

  41. A.... C....

    Michael Blume brought me here!

  42. M.... C....

    Classic O'Jays sound!

  43. A.... M....

    💯🔥🔥🔥The O'Jays are untouchable. Great Song❤👍

  44. L.... L....

    We Love The O’Jays !! 🎶👑💫

  45. S.... M....

    Signature O’Jays Quality and Sound, verrrryyyy needed music on the radio. Love The O’Jays

    S.... M....

    Yes- that Philadelphia International Sound.. It' s Unique!

  46. D.... ....

    Ojays 4eva!!!

  47. D.... R....

    Still the kings!!!! True legends!

  48. E.... T....

    Real nice, my favorite group!!

  49. M.... J....

    Simple the best!

  50. M.... m....

    🎶✌🏾✊🏾

  51. T.... E....

    This song is on 🔥!

  52. G.... L....

    The fabulous icons have done it again. The music of the O'Jays never get old. Thank you for sharing.

  53. E.... C....

    This was the first group my dad turn me onto with Don't Call Me Brother. I been hooked since!

    E.... C....

    Same here Brotha! They are dope still relevant to the culture.

  54. D.... S....

    I Love all of your music from Old School to today❤🎼🎵🎶🎤💯

  55. e.... ....

    Good day with some O'Jays playing!

  56. J.... F....

    Always loved the OJay classic sweet mellow classic music.

  57. R.... M....

    Will be in. Biloxi tomorrow night. I hope to be there!!

  58. N.... B....

    Love It !!! You Guys Still Sound Great !!!

    N.... B....

    I like it too. New music on the horizon

    N.... B....

    I like them too. And- I adamantly concur with your assertion.