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I Got You

Artist: James Brown

Album: I Got You

Generally appropriate content
Generally appropriate content

Minimum age: All ages

Wholesome romantic joy, mild affection

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Detailed Analysis

These are the lyrics to James Brown's classic 'I Feel Good (I Got You)'. The song expresses joy, happiness, and affection in a relationship. The lyrics are straightforward and wholesome, focusing on the emotional uplift of being in love. Phrases like 'sugar and spice' and 'holding you in my arms' are gentle and non-explicit. There is no profanity, no overt sexual content, no violence, no drug references, and no disturbing imagery. While the song has an energetic, soulful feel, the actual lyrical content is entirely family-friendly. The theme of romantic affection ('hold you in my arms') is mild and non-suggestive, well within the range appropriate for all ages.

Themes

romantic joy

affection

emotional wellbeing

love

positivity

celebration

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Lyrics

Wo! I feel good, I knew that I wouldn't of I feel good, I knew that I wouldn't of So good, so good, I Got You Wo! I feel nice, like sugar and spice I feel nice, like sugar and spice So nice, so nice, I Got You { Sax, two licks to bridge } When I hold you in my arms I know that I can do no wrong And when I hold you in my arms My love won't do you no harm And I feel nice, like sugar and spice I feel nice, like sugar and spice So nice, so nice, I Got You { Sax, two licks to bridge } When I hold you in my arms I know that I can't do no wrong And when I hold you in my arms My love can't do me no harm And I feel nice, like sugar and spice I feel nice, like sugar and spice So nice, so nice, well I Got You Wo! I feel good, I knew that I wouldn't of I feel good, I knew that I would So good, so good, 'cause I Got You So good, so good, 'cause I Got You So good, so good, 'cause I Got You { End lick } { Short pause } { drum cue } Hey! Oh yeah-a...

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Analysis performed on September 4, 2026
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