About the song
Roy Orbison’s posthumous release, “You Got It,” stands as a testament to his enduring legacy. This heartfelt ballad, penned in collaboration with his Traveling Wilburys bandmates Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty, showcases Orbison’s signature vocal prowess and emotional depth. The track’s timeless appeal lies in its ability to evoke a profound sense of longing and yearning.
Released in 1989, “You Got It” marked a triumphant return to the charts for Orbison, reaching number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Adult Contemporary chart. Its success was a testament to the enduring power of Orbison’s music and the universal themes it explored.
The song’s production is a testament to the collective talents of the Traveling Wilburys. Lynne and Petty’s contributions to the arrangement and instrumentation add a layer of richness and complexity to the track, while Orbison’s vocals take center stage, delivering a performance that is both vulnerable and powerful.
In the years since its release, “You Got It” has solidified its place as a classic of the rock and roll genre. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Orbison’s enduring legacy and the timeless appeal of his music.
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Lyrics
Every time I look into your loving eyes
I see a love that money just can’t buyOne look from you, I drift away
I pray that you are here to stayAnything you want, you got it
Anything you need, you got it
Anything at all, you got it, babyEvery time I hold you I begin to understand
Everything about you tells me I’m your manI live (I live)
My life (my life)
To be (To be)
With you (with you)
No one (no one)
Can do (can do)
The things (the things)
You do (you do)Anything you want, you got it
Anything you need, you got it
Anything at all, you got it, babyAnything you want (you got it)
Anything you need (you got it)
Anything at allDo-do-do-do-doo (oh)
Do-do-do-do-doo (oh, yeah)
Do-do-do-do-doo (yeah, yeah, yeah)
(you got it)I’m glad to give my love to you
I know you feel the way I doAnything you want, you got it
Anything you need, you got it
Anything at all, you got it, babyAnything you want, you got it
Anything you need, you got it
Anything at all, you got it, babyAnything at all (you got it)
Baby
You got it