You Give Me Something
Jamiroquai · A Funk Odyssey
You had a little thing I'd love to keep
Every movement carried much mystique
I knew right then I'd carry on, to you I knew my heart belongs
You know you, you give me something
Something that nobody else can give
And my heart, started thumpin'
You know now, you're the one I truly know I dig
Like the sunbeams from a perfect summer day
Heaven only seems a step away
When I'm with you, I just celebrate
I'm hoping my message gets through
There's never been someone like you
I had nobody, but on you I lean
'Cus you got these little things that I
I know I've never seen
You know now you, you give me something
Something that nobody else has got
And this love, that I've been wanting
Oh baby's turning out to be too fast to stop
You know now ooh, you give me something
Something that nobody else can give
See my heart has started thumpin'
You know babe, you're the one I truly know I dig
ooh... Will you give me something
You give me something that nobody else can give
You Give Me Something
Released on Jamiroquai's 2002 album A Funk Odyssey, 'You Give Me Something' stands as a quintessential example of the group's signature blend of funk, soul, and electronic innovation. The track features the band's characteristic interplay between live instrumentation and synthesized textures, driven by Keith Emery's distinctive vocals and the rhythmic precision of the ensemble. As a key component of their late-90s and early-2000s discography, the song reflects the group's evolution from their earlier, more raw sound to a polished, dance-oriented style that defined their international appeal. It captures the optimistic, groove-centric ethos that made Jamiroquai a leading force in the global funk revival, offering a seamless fusion of organic feel and modern production.