Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart

Marc Almond's 'Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart' is a poignant exploration of the overwhelming and transformative power of love. The lyrics vividly describe how love can take hold of one's heart, altering their emotions and perceptions. The song opens with the lines, 'Something's gotten hold of my heart, keeping my soul and my senses apart,' immediately setting the tone for a narrative about a profound emotional experience that disrupts the protagonist's inner world. This love is depicted as both beautiful and tumultuous, capable of bringing joy and sorrow in equal measure.

The song contrasts the protagonist's past life, described as peaceful and trouble-free, with the intense emotions brought on by the arrival of a new love. The lyrics, 'In a world that was small, I once lived in a time that was peace with no trouble at all,' highlight the stark difference between the calm before and the emotional storm after falling in love. This new love is portrayed as a force that invades the protagonist's life, 'cutting its way through my dreams like a knife,' and bringing vibrant colors to their previously monochrome existence. The imagery of 'painting my sleep with a color so bright' and 'changing the grey, changing the blue' emphasizes the transformative impact of this love.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of wonder and uncertainty as the protagonist grapples with the intensity of their feelings. The repeated questioning, 'I've got to know if this is the real thing, I've got to know what's making my heart sing,' reflects a desire to understand and validate the authenticity of this powerful emotion. The song captures the duality of love, with its ability to uplift and unsettle, making the protagonist smile and frown, turn up and down. Ultimately, 'Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart' is a testament to the profound and often bewildering impact of love on the human soul.