I Got You (Thompson Square song)

"I Got You"
Single by Thompson Square
from the album Thompson Square
Released May 9, 2011 (2011-05-09)
Format Music download
Genre Country
Length 3:08
Label Stoney Creek
Writer(s) Kiefer Thompson
Shawna Thompson
Jason Sellers
Paul Jenkins
Producer New Voice Entertainment
Thompson Square singles chronology
"Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not"
(2010)		 "I Got You"
(2011)		 "Glass"
(2012)
Music video
"I Got You" at CMT.com

"I Got You" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music duo Thompson Square. It was released in May 2011 as the third single from their self-titled debut album.

Contents

Content

Written by the duo along with Jason Sellers and Paul Jenkins, "I Got You" is a lyric about two lovers who need each other, comparing themselves to various objects that need others in order to work.[1]

Critical reception

William Ruhlmann of Allmusic thought that it was a "variation" on the theme of "a love story from initial smooch through exchanged vows" established by "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not". [2]

Music video

The music video, shot by Wes Edwards over the course of two days, features the duo wearing several different costumes.[3]

Chart performance

Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[4] 8
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 68

Year-end charts

Chart (2011) Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] 36

References

  1. ^ Conaway, Alanna (18 April 2011). "Thompson Square — "I Got You"". Taste of Country. http://tasteofcountry.com/thompson-square-i-got-you/. Retrieved 20 September 2011. 
  2. ^ Ruhlmann, WIlliam. "Thompson Square review". Allmusic. http://allmusic.com/album/thompson-square-r2117212/review. Retrieved 20 September 2011. 
  3. ^ Conaway, Alanna (5 May 2011). "Thompson Square Dish Out Behind-the-Scenes Details on Making of ‘I Got You’ Video". Taste of Country. http://tasteofcountry.com/thompson-square-i-got-you-video-behind-the-scenes/. Retrieved 20 September 2011. 
  4. ^ "Thompson Square Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Country Songs for Thompson Square. Prometheus Global Media.
  5. ^ "Thompson Square Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Thompson Square. Prometheus Global Media.
  6. ^ "Best of 2011: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2011. http://www.billboard.com/#/charts-year-end/hot-country-songs?year=2011. Retrieved December 10, 2011.