[Daniel Caesar:]
Through drought and famine, natural disasters
My baby has been around for me
Kingdoms have fallen, angels be calling
None of that could ever make me leave
Every time I look into your eyes I see it
You’re all I need
Every time I get a bit inside I feel it
Oooooooh, who could’ve thought I’d get you
Oooooooh, who could’ve thought I’d get you
And when we’re making love
Your cries they can be heard from far and wide
It’s only the two of us
Everything I need’s between those thighs
Every time I look into your eyes I see it
You’re all I need
Every time I get a bit inside I feel it
Oooooooh, who could’ve thought I’d get you
Oh yeah
Oh yeah babe
Oooooooh, who could’ve thought I’d get you
[Kali Uchis:]
And I’ll take some time
Just to be thankful
That I had days full of you, you
Before it winds down into
The memories, it’s all just memories
[Daniel Caesar:]
(If you’ve got someone you like…)
Don’t you love when I come around
(…feel something that’s right somebody just tell somebody)
Build you up then I take you down
(If you’ve got someone you like…)
Don’t you love when I come around
(…feel something that’s right somebody just tell somebody)
Build you up then I take…
[Daniel Caesar:]
Oooooooh, who could’ve thought I’d get you
Oooooooh, who could’ve thought I’d get you
[Kali Uchis:]
This feels like summer
Boy you make me feel so alive
Just be my lover
Boy you’ll lead me to paradise
A Celebration of Rare and Passionate Love
“Get You” by Daniel Caesar featuring Kali Uchis is a soulful ode to the profound feeling of finding someone truly special. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of gratitude and disbelief—Caesar marvels at the rare fortune of being with his partner, comparing their love to surviving through droughts, famines, and disasters. The recurring lines, “Who could’ve thought I’d get you,” highlight the sense of wonder and appreciation that permeates the song.
Intimacy and Vulnerability
The song delves into the deep intimacy shared between lovers, both emotionally and physically. Daniel Caesar’s vulnerability is evident as he expresses how essential his partner is to his happiness. Kali Uchis’s verse adds another layer, reflecting on cherishing present moments before they become memories, emphasizing the fleeting nature of time and love. Together, their vocals create a dreamy, sensual atmosphere that resonates with anyone who has experienced all-consuming affection.
Song Credits
Artist: Daniel Caesar feat. Kali Uchis
Songwriters: Ashton Simmonds (Daniel Caesar), Matthew Burnett, Jordan Evans
Release Year: 2016
Label: Golden Child Recordings