It is their first album since ZZ Top's First Album not to have a title related to Hispanic culture, although when asked about this Gibbons quipped that it's "El Iminator".
In the UK, it was the band's first album to be certified by the British Phonographic Industry, attaining Silver (60,000 units) in 1984. By the year end, it was certified Platinum (300,000 units) and currently it is certified 4 x Platinum.
Gimme All Your Lovin'
ZZ Top Lyrics
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Of what you got is, oh, so sweet
You gotta make it hot
Like a boomerang, I need a repeat
Gimme all your lovin'
All your hugs and kisses too
Gimme all your lovin'
Don't let up until we're through
You gotta whip it up
And hit me like a ton of lead
If I blow my top
Will you let it go to your head?
Gimme all your lovin'
All your hugs and kisses too
Gimme all your lovin'
Don't let up until we're through
You gotta move it up
And use it like a screwball would
You gotta pack it up
Work it like a new boy should
Gimme all your lovin'
All your hugs and kisses too
Gimme all your lovin'
Don't let up until we're through
In the classic rock anthem "Gimme All Your Lovin'," ZZ Top expresses their deep desire for their lover's affection with raw and unapologetic passion. The lyrics begin with the lead singer’s request for his lover's undivided attention: "I got to have a shot of what you got, it's oh so sweet." The singer is clear in his message that he wants everything his lover has to offer - all of their love, affection, and attention. The second verse references a boomerang, indicating that the singer needs this affection to be returned to him, as he is willing to reciprocate equally.
In the chorus, the singer repeats his request, this time emphasizing that he wants "all your lovin'," including all hugs and kisses. He doesn't want his lover to hold back until they've both exhausted themselves; he wants them to keep going until they've made the most of the intimate moment. The third verse asks his lover to "move it up" and "use it like a screwball would," using baseball vernacular to describe the energetic and unpredictable nature of their lovemaking.
Overall, "Gimme All Your Lovin'" is an unabashed and straightforward expression of passionate love. The lyrics emphasize that the singer desires his lover's fullest attention and is willing to offer the same in return. The song's driving tempo, crisp guitar riffs, and catchy chorus make it a staple of classic rock radio stations.
Line by Line Meaning
I got to have a shot
I need a taste of what you have to offer
Of what you got, it's oh so sweet
What you have is incredibly appealing to me
You got to make it hot
You need to make it exciting
Like a boomerang I need a repeat
I want to come back for more like a boomerang returns to its sender
Gimme all your lovin'
I want all of your love and affection
All your hugs and kisses too
Not just your love, but also your physical intimacy
Don't let up until we're through
Keep it going until we're finished
You got to whip it up
You need to bring the energy and intensity
And hit me like a ton of lead
Make it come at me hard and fast
If I blow my top
If I become extremely excited
Will you let it go to your head?
Can you handle my enthusiasm?
You got to move it up
You need to increase the tempo
And use it like a screwball would
Employ it in an unorthodox way
You got to pack it up
You need to deliver it fully and completely
Work it like a new boy should
Handle it with skill and finesse like someone who is new to it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill
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