I've Got The Music In Me
Kiki Dee, Kiki Dee Band
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I'VE GOT THE MUSIC IN ME The Kiki Dee Band (KIKI DEE) Ain't got no trouble in my life, No foolish dream to make me cry. I'm never frightened or worried, I know I'll always get by. I heat up (I heat up) I cool down (I cool down) When something gets in my way I go round it. Don't let life get me down Gonna take life the way that I found it. CHORUS I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me They say that life is a circle (circle) But that ain't the way that I've found it. Gonna move in a straight line (ooh) Keeping my feet firmly on the ground. I heat up (I heat up) I cool down (I cool down) I got words in my head so I say them. Don't let life get me down, Catch a hold of my blues and just play them. CHORUS Feel funky Feel good Gonna tell ya I'm in the neighbourhood Gonna fly like a bird on the wing Hold on to your hat honey, Sing, sing, sing, sing Heat up, cool down (cool down) I got words in my head so I say them Don't let life get me down (Don't let it get ya down) Catch a hold of my blues and just play them. CHORUS x2 Ain't got no trouble in my life, No foolish dream to make me cry. I'm never frightened I'm never worried, I know, I know I'll always get by. I got the music Pretty music I got the music In me Don't let it get ya down Don't let it get ya down Don't let it get you down Don't let it get ya down Don't let it get ya down Don't let it get you down Ha, ha, ha, ha CHORUS Don't let it get ya down Don't let it get ya down Don't let it get you down I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me Don't let it get ya down Don't let it get ya down Don't let it get you down (Repeat to fade) From: "Kerry Hodgkin"
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Written by: TOBIAS BOSHELL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"I've Got the Music in Me" is an energetic, uplifting pop track by the British singer-songfriend Kiki Dee. It was released in 1974 as part of her album of the same name.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Bias Boshell, Kiki Dee Band's keyboardist. He played a crucial role in the creation of this song, adding a pop-rock sound that made it popular among listeners.
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Influential CoverThelma Houston and Pressure Cooker significantly helped to increase the song's popularity by recording a disco version of it in 1981 – an influential cover that heightened the song's influence on the disco era.
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High RankingThe original version by Kiki Dee reached no. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974 and no. 4 in her home country's UK Singles Chart.
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Impact of MusicDespite never reaching number one, "I’ve Got the Music in Me" earned gold record status. This means the song sold over one million copies, demonstrating how it resonated with and influenced a large audience.
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Unique Backup VocalsThe backup vocals for the song were performed by three members of the British progressive rock band, Gentle Giant, and added a distinctive and catchy element to the track.
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An Emblem of PositivityThe song's energetic melody and uplifting lyrics ("I've got the music in me... I got the music in me, feel funky feel good") have made it an emblem of positivity and resilience, often used in various media to convey these themes.
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Used in Various Popular MediaThe song has been featured in numerous films and commercials, including the movie "Rocketman," where it was used to mirror Elton John's journey to stardom. It's also frequently used in TV shows, commercials, and even in dance performances.
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Live PerformancesDespite being over 45 years old, "I've Got the Music in Me" continues to be performed live by Kiki Dee, demonstrating the song's enduring appeal and popularity.
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CollaborationSeveral years after the release of ‘I've Got the Music in Me’, Kiki Dee famously recorded ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ with Elton John in 1976, which became a No. 1 hit in both the US and UK.
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