You Really Got Me
Robert Palmer · Double Fun [1978]
Girl you really got me going
You got me so I don't know what I'm doing
Yeah you really got me now
You got me so I can't sleep at night
Oh yeah, you really got me now
You got me so I don't know what I'm doing
Oh yeah you really got me now
You got me so I can't sleep at night
You really got me
You really got me
You really got me
Please don't ever set me free
I always want to be by your side
Girl, you really got me going
You got me so I can't sleep at night
Oh yeah, you really got me now
You got me so I don't know what I'm doing
Oh yeah you really got me now
You got me so I can't sleep at night
You really got me
You really got me
You really got me
Please don't ever set me free
I always want to be by your side
Yeah, you really got me now
You got me so I can't sleep at night
Oh yeah, you really got me now
You got me so I don't know what I'm doing
Oh yeah you really got me now
You got me so I can't sleep at night
You really got me
You really got me
You really got me
You really really got me
You got me so I can't sleep at night
You really really got me
You got me so I don't know what I'm doing
You really really got me
You got me so I can't sleep at night
You Really Got Me
Robert Palmer's 1978 single 'You Really Got Me' stands as a defining track of his early career, blending his signature rockabilly and country-rock influences with a driving, energetic rhythm. Released on the album Double Fun, the recording showcases Palmer's ability to craft anthemic pop-rock songs that captured the spirit of the late 1970s. The track features his distinctive vocal delivery and guitar work, establishing a sound that would characterize his subsequent discography. While often associated with the British Invasion era, Palmer's version brought a unique American flair to the genre, influencing countless artists who followed. The song remains a staple of his live performances and a key song point for listeners exploring his extensive catalog of hits from the 1980s and beyond.