Let's Get It On
Barry White / Marvin Gaye Lyrics


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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 "Let's Get it On" by Marvin Gaye depict a man who has been wanting to express his feelings for a woman for a long time. He urges her to give in to their mutual attraction and embrace the love that they have for each other. His words encourage her to let herself go and experience the beauty of true love. He reminds her that life is too short, and there is nothing wrong with loving each other and embracing their passions.


The song presents a vivid picture of sensuality and intimacy, encouraging the listener to let their guard down and embrace the power of love. It speaks of a deep connection between two people, urging them to let their bodies and souls intertwine with each other. The lyrics, delivered in the melodious voice of Marvin Gaye, evoke a sense of romance that is both passionate and tender.


The verses also carry a message of acceptance and understanding, reminding listeners that love knows no boundaries or restrictions. It tells the listener that if their love is true, they should embrace it with all their heart and soul. The song celebrates the beauty of love and the power of intimacy, urging the listener to let go of their inhibitions and dive deep into the experience of love.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been really tryin', baby
I've been holding back my feelings for a long time and trying to keep them under wraps.


Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
I've been trying for a long time to keep this feeling inside and not let it show.


And if you feel like I feel, baby
And if you have the same feeling as I do, baby


Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon, whoa
Then let's act on it, come on, let's do it


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


Ah, baby, let's get it on
Oh baby, let's engage in sexual activity


Let's love, baby
Let's engage in sexual activity, my love


Let's get it on, sugar
Let's engage in sexual activity, my sweetie


Let's get it on, woo hoo
Let's engage in sexual activity, woo hoo!


We're all sensitive people
We are all emotional beings


With so much to give
With so much love and affection to offer


Understand me, sugar (ooh ooh)
Please comprehend me my darling, ooh ooh


Since we've got to be here
Since we are both here together


Let's live
Let's enjoy each other and have a wonderful time


I love you
I love you


There's nothing wrong with me
I am perfectly fine


Loving you, baby no no
Loving you is not a problem, baby no no


And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
And it can never be wrong to share yourself with me intimately


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


Ooh don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be ooh (let me love you)
Don't you know how great life can be, let me show you with my love


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


I ain't gonna worry (let me love you)
I won't worry, just let me love you


I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby (let me love you)
I won't force you, baby, just let me love you


So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
So come on baby, come on baby


Stop beatin' 'round the bush, hey
Stop stalling and avoiding the issue, hey


You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You know what I mean


Let your love come out
Express your love openly


If you believe in love
If you have faith in love


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


This minute, oh yeah
Right now, oh yeah


Please, please get it on
Please, please engage in sexual activity with me


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 have been fantasizing about, don't you baby?


My whole body makes that feelin' of love, I'm happy (my body wants ya, my body wants ya)
My entire body is filled with love and joy, I'm happy (my body desires you, my body wants you)


C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, darling


Threatenin' you, baby (ooh, ooh)
Teasing you, baby, ooh, ooh


I wanna get it on (ooh, ooh)
I want to engage in sexual activity, ooh, ooh


You don't have to worry that it's wrong (ooh, ooh)
You don't have to worry that it's morally wrong or bad, ooh, ooh


If the spirit moves ya (ooh, ooh)
If you feel moved or inspired, ooh, ooh


Let me groove ya good (ooh, ooh)
Let me satisfy you intimately, ooh, ooh


Let your love come down (ooh, ooh)
Let your affection be expressed, ooh, ooh


Oh dear I, baby (ooh, ooh)
Oh my goodness, baby, ooh, ooh


Nothing wrong with love (ooh, ooh)
There is nothing wrong with the love we share, ooh, ooh


If you want to love me just let your self go (ooh, ooh)
If you want to express your love for me, just let yourself go, ooh, ooh


Oh baby, let's get it on (ooh, ooh)
Oh baby, let's engage in sexual activity, ooh, ooh




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marvin Gaye, Ed Townsend

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