Something's Got a Hold on Me

Etta James · Heart & Soul / A Retrospective [2011]

Sometimes I get a good feeling

I get a feeling that I never, never had before

And I got to tell you right now

I believe, I really do believe that



Something's got a hold on me

(Oh, it must be love)

Something's got a hold on me right now child

(Yeah, it must be love)



Let me tell you now

I never felt like this before

Something's got a hold on me that won't let go

I believe I'd die if I only could

I sure feel strange, but I sure feel good

I said, Oh yeah

It must be love

(You know it must be love)



Let me tell you now

Something's got a hold on me

(Oh, it must be love)

Something's got a hold on me right now child

(Yeah, it must be love)



Let me tell you now

I got a feeling, I feel so strange

Everything about me seems to have changed

Step by step, I got a brand new walk

I even sound sweeter when I talk

I said, Oh yeah

It must be love

(You know it must be love)



Let me tell you now

My heart feels heavy, my feet feel light

I shake all over, but I feel alright

I never felt like this before

Something's got a hold on me that won't let go

I never thought it could happen to me

My heart was heavy when in misery

I never thought it could be this way

Love's sure gonna put a hurting on me



I said Oh yeah

It must be love

(You know it must be love)

Yeah he walks like love

(Yeah he walks like love)

And he talks like love

(And he talks like love)

Makes me feel alright

(Makes me feel alright)

In the middle of the night

(In the middle of the night)

Na na na na!

Something's Got a Hold on Me

Etta James delivers a searing performance of 'Something's Got a Hold on Me' on the 2011 retrospective album Heart & Soul / A Retrospective. Recorded in the classic soul style that defined her career, the track showcases her powerful vocal range and emotive delivery, capturing the raw energy of the 1960s R&B scene. As a staple of her discography, the song reflects her ability to blend gospel intensity with secular soul, creating a recording that remains a cornerstone of her body of work. This version stands as a testament to her enduring influence on the genre, offering listeners an authentic glimpse into her artistry during her prime recording years.