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On the Alternative Airplay and Mainstream Rock charts, the song peaked at number five and eight, respectively. The song spent a total of 22 weeks on the chart, peaking at number four on the issue dated January 9, 1999. In the United States, "Got You (Where I Want You)" debuted at number six on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart for the issue dated December 5, 1998. In a critical review, Larry Flick of Billboard commented: "he minimalism quickly gives way to expected pop-rock, overproduced devices that culminate in metal-band vocalizing that's almost as cheesy as the chorus lyrics: 'Got you (where I want you).'" Chart performance While ranking 88 of the best alternative rock songs of 1998, Spin placed "Got You (Where I Want You)" at number 28, praising the "rap-reggae breakdown that’s straight out of Pacific Sunwear". Michael Roffman of Consequence of Sound referred to the song as a "slice of dreamy alternative," complimenting its appearance on the Disturbing Behavior soundtrack. Greg Pato of AllMusic referred to the song as "the album's best track," further commenting that it is "dark, Nirvana-esque pop". You get desperate in the company of women". He was trying everything to strike up a conversation and get her number. He further explained the meaning of "Got You (Where I Want You)": "It's about a friend of mine who was in a bar with a gorgeous woman. When speaking on the album's themes, Paskowitz said that the majority of the songs on Holiday Man were developed through his own unsuccessful experiences when dating. ![]() The song was written by all members of the band - Adam Paskowitz, Peter Perdichizzi, James Book, Nick Lucero, and Joshua Paskowitz - while Chris Goss produced the effort. If you're a touring band, you've got to play it all". In an interview with Billboard, front man Adam Paskowitz explained that the band has "played every crap hole that would have us, so we've developed every possible sound. A re-recorded version of the song was released in 2008, alongside a cover of The Beatles' " Hey Jude".įollowing the release of their debut studio album, 25 Cents (1995), The Flys wanted to explore different genres of music. The song was also featured in the films Disturbing Behavior and Sex Drive. The song reached the top five on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart on December 19, 1998, remaining as The Flys most successful song to date. ![]() According to frontman Adam Paskowitz, the song is about desperate attempts to pickup women in bars. The song was written by The Flys, whilst production was helmed by Chris Goss. It was released as the lead single from the album on July 4, 1998, by Trauma Records. " Got You (Where I Want You)" is a song by American alternative rock band The Flys from their second studio album, Holiday Man (1998). 1998 single by The Flys "Got You (Where I Want You)"
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