Let It Ride
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I've been really tryin', baby
Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
And if you feel like I feel, baby
Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon, whoa

Let's get it on
Ah, baby, let's get it on
Let's love, baby
Let's get it on, sugar
Let's get it on, woo hoo

We're all sensitive people
With so much to give
Understand me, sugar (ooh ooh)
Since we've got to be here
Let's live
I love you

There's nothing wrong with me
Loving you, baby no no
And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
If the love is true, oh baby

Ooh don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be ooh (let me love you)
I'm asking you baby to get it on with me ooh ooh (let me love you)
I ain't gonna worry (let me love you)
I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby (let me love you)
So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
Stop beatin' 'round the bush, hey

Let's get it on (ooh ooh)
Let's get it on (ooh ooh)
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
C'mon, baby, hey, hey
Let your love come out
If you believe in love
Let's get it on, ooh
Let's get it on, baby
This minute, oh yeah
Let's get it on
Please, please get it on

I know and you know what I've been dreaming of, don't you baby? (ah, ah, ah, ah)
My whole body makes that feelin' of love, I'm happy (my body wants ya, my body wants ya)
I ain't gonna worry, no I ain't gonna push (ah)
I won't push you baby, woo (ah ah)

C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Oh, gonna get it on (ooh, ooh)
Threatenin' you, baby (ooh, ooh)
I wanna get it on (ooh, ooh)
You don't have to worry that it's wrong (ooh, ooh)
If the spirit moves ya (ooh, ooh)
Let me groove ya good (ooh, ooh)
Let your love come down (ooh, ooh)
Oh, get it on

C'mon, baby (ooh, ooh)
Do you know the meaning? (ooh, ooh)
I've been sanctified (ooh, ooh), hey hey
Girl, you give me good feeling (ooh, ooh) (so good)
So good, somethin' like sanctified (ooh, ooh)

Oh dear I, baby (ooh, ooh)
Nothing wrong with love (ooh, ooh)




If you want to love me just let your self go (ooh, ooh)
Oh baby, let's get it on (ooh, ooh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye are centred on the ideas of sensuality, love, and intimacy. The singer has been trying to hold back his feelings for a long time, and now he is asking his partner to join him in expressing their emotions towards each other. The song talks about the beauty and sweetness of life that comes with love and encourages the listener to embrace it. The singer goes on to assure his partner that there is nothing wrong with loving each other and that it can never be wrong if the love is true. Instead, they both should let their guards down and allow themselves to feel good, happy and satisfied.


The lyrics of the song come across as sexually charged and intimate, which makes it a classic song for romantic rendezvous. The lines "Let's get it on," and "C'mon, baby, hey, hey,
Let your love come out," emphasize the singer's desperation to get close to his partner, and that he is not going to let anything stand in his way. Overall, the song is an excellent example of Marvin Gaye's prowess as a singer-songwriter who could eloquently speak about love, sex, and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been really tryin', baby
I've been holding back my feelings for a while now.


Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
I've been trying to suppress my emotions for a long time.


And if you feel like I feel, baby
And if you feel the same way I do,


Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon, whoa
Let's take action and do something.


Let's get it on
Let's engage in sexual activity.


Ah, baby, let's get it on
Oh baby, let's have sex.


We're all sensitive people
We are all emotional beings who crave intimacy.


With so much to give
We have a lot of love to share.


Understand me, sugar (ooh ooh)
Please try to understand my perspective.


Since we've got to be here
Since we are already here and alive,


Let's live
Let's make the most out of life and enjoy ourselves.


I love you
I have deep affection for you.


There's nothing wrong with me
It's perfectly okay for me to love you.


Loving you, baby no no
Loving you is not a mistake.


And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
Engaging in sexual activity with me is not a bad thing.


If the love is true, oh baby
As long as our love is genuine,


Ooh don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be ooh (let me love you)
Life can be very fulfilling and enjoyable if we love each other.


I'm asking you baby to get it on with me ooh ooh (let me love you)
I'm urging you to engage in sexual activity with me.


I ain't gonna worry (let me love you)
I won't stress about it, just let it happen.


I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby (let me love you)
I won't force you to have sex, it's up to you.


So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
So let's do it, baby.


Stop beatin' 'round the bush, hey
Stop hesitating and delaying the action.


You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You understand what I'm trying to say.


C'mon, baby, hey, hey
Let's do it, baby.


Let your love come out
Express your love and emotions freely.


If you believe in love
If you have faith in love,


Let's get it on, ooh
Let's engage in sexual activity.


This minute, oh yeah
Right now, let's do it.


I know and you know what I've been dreaming of, don't you baby? (ah, ah, ah, ah)
You and I both know what I've been fantasizing about, right baby?


My whole body makes that feelin' of love, I'm happy (my body wants ya, my body wants ya)
My body is filled with love and it makes me happy. I desire you physically.


Threatenin' you, baby (ooh, ooh)
I'm not trying to be intimidating, baby.


I wanna get it on (ooh, ooh)
I want to have sex with you.


You don't have to worry that it's wrong (ooh, ooh)
Don't worry about whether it's morally right or wrong.


If the spirit moves ya (ooh, ooh)
If you feel like it,


Let me groove ya good (ooh, ooh)
Let me please you with my sexual prowess.


Let your love come down (ooh, ooh)
Give me your love and affection.


C'mon, baby (ooh, ooh)
Let's do it, baby.


Do you know the meaning? (ooh, ooh)
Do you understand what I'm saying?


I've been sanctified (ooh, ooh), hey hey
I have become pure and holy through our love-making.


Girl, you give me good feeling (ooh, ooh) (so good)
You make me feel really good, physically and emotionally.


So good, somethin' like sanctified (ooh, ooh)
It feels so good, it's like a holy experience.


Oh dear I, baby (ooh, ooh)
Oh my love, baby.


Nothing wrong with love (ooh, ooh)
There's nothing bad about loving someone.


If you want to love me just let your self go (ooh, ooh)
If you want to express your love to me, don't hold back.


Oh baby, let's get it on (ooh, ooh)
Oh baby, let's have sex.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marvin Gaye, Ed Townsend

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Jemah Bougie

I love this boy's work...he's so creative thats why I call him my brother in music.

crazychikeva

been loving this song since 2008 (y)

Anandhapadmanaban M

You still do?

Kristin Madsen

LOVE IT !! <3

Mario Rowland

He needs to release this as a single

Hsh Bshsh

For real this guy atozzio is the business. Shame most people like fake music nowadays. Too busy watching and not listening!

rhillieandmillie

If I just could take it all back I would take all the bad and make it all good its too late to change it that's understood I'll let it ride reminds me of my ex boyfriend )':

Javi25

thid dude is better then most singers out there lol

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dangg i love thiss song <3

msazure

I still love this song Toz.... Damn!!! You Bad!!

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