Send It On
D'Angelo Lyrics


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Send it up
Send it through
Send it back to you
Send it up
Send it through
Send it back to you

Your inner view, to me
Is something that I, do desire
Struggling to see a new something that I
Fantasize
So I'm sending

Send it up
Send it through
Send it back to you (and if you send it on back, baby)
Send it up
Send it through (no, I got to say no)
Send it back to you

You can't disguise your emotions
You know that I see in your eyes
You soul's in me
Your soul's somethin' that I feel inside
(Run, run, run, run, run) if I run, Lord only knows how far
That I and I will fall behind
Gotta find a better place, find a better space
So that I
So my life may be the one reason why

Tell me what will I do, baby? (Tell me what will I do?)
Send it right back to you

Hold on, be strong, for your own
Move on, before long, you'll get home
If you're feeling insecure
You can be sure it's because
Even if it take forever and a day for me to do
I gotta send it on to you
What will I do?
Tell me what will I do
Send it right back to you

Send it on
Send it on
Whenever you want to (send it on)
When it gets cold, babe (send it on)
Cold outside (send it on)
All your dreams (send it on)
When you get lonely (send it on)
We all get lonely sometimes (send it on)
Pick up the phone (send it on)
In the morning (send it on)
Or in the evening (send it on)
And in the midnight hours (send it on)
Yeah, baby (send it on)
You can send it on, baby (send it on)
Whenever you're in need, babe (send it on)
Whenever you're in need (send it on)
Just call me baby (send it on)
Send it on back my way, baby (send it on)
Oh, sometime it make me want to stop and say

Sometime
Sometime
We don't know what else to say, but
And it's alright, it's alright babe
So you know baby, we gotta get on

What will I do?
Tell me what will I do




Send it on back to you
Send it right back to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of D'Angelo's song "Send it On" are about communication and the importance of being open with your emotions in a relationship. The chorus repeats the phrase "Send it up, send it through, send it back to you," which can be interpreted as an invitation to communicate honestly with your partner. The lines "Your inner view, to me / Is something that I, do desire" suggest that the singer values intimacy and wants to know their partner on a deeper level. The verse continues with "Struggling to see a new something that I / Fantasize," which may mean that the singer is hoping for growth and change in the relationship.


The bridge of the song encourages the listener to "Hold on, be strong, for your own," and to "Move on, before long, you'll get home." This seems to be a message to persevere through difficult times and to trust that things will improve. The final lines of the song, "What will I do? / Tell me what will I do / Send it right back to you," bring the song full circle and reinforce the message of communication and connection.


Overall, "Send it On" is a soulful and reflective song that emphasizes the importance of honest communication in relationships. Through its repetition of the phrase "send it on," the song encourages listeners to share their emotions and express themselves openly, while also offering words of hope and encouragement for those going through hard times.


Line by Line Meaning

Send it up
Elevate my thoughts and emotions


Send it through
Express myself fully


Send it back to you
Share my feelings with you


Your inner view, to me
Your true self, the person you are inside, is what I desire to know


Is something that I, do desire
I have a strong wish to understand you deeply


Struggling to see a new something that I
I am finding it difficult to envision a new perspective


Fantasize
I am imagining different possibilities


You can't disguise your emotions
Your feelings are apparent and I can see them


You know that I see in your eyes
I can see your emotions in the way you look at me


You soul's in me
My soul feels connected to yours


Your soul's somethin' that I feel inside
I feel a deep connection with your true self


(Run, run, run, run, run) if I run, Lord only knows how far
I am afraid of leaving you behind


Gotta find a better place, find a better space
I need to create a better environment for us


So my life may be the one reason why
I want to be the reason for my own success and happiness


Tell me what will I do, baby? (Tell me what will I do?)
I need your guidance, what should I do?


Hold on, be strong, for your own
Stay resilient and persevere for your own well-being


Move on, before long, you'll get home
Keep going, eventually you'll find your way


If you're feeling insecure
If you lack confidence


You can be sure it's because
The reason is because


Even if it take forever and a day for me to do
Even if it takes a long time for me to do something


I gotta send it on to you
I need to share my feelings with you


Send it on
Keep sharing your emotions


Whenever you want to (send it on)
You can always express yourself


When it gets cold, babe (send it on)
When love fades away


All your dreams (send it on)
All of your aspirations


When you get lonely (send it on)
When you feel isolated


We all get lonely sometimes (send it on)
We all experience feelings of loneliness sometimes


Pick up the phone (send it on)
Communicate with me


In the morning (send it on)
At any time of day


Or in the evening (send it on)
At any time of day


And in the midnight hours (send it on)
Even in the darkest moments


You can send it on, baby (send it on)
You can always express yourself to me


Whenever you're in need, babe (send it on)
Whenever you need support


Just call me baby (send it on)
Reach out to me


Sometime
On occasion


We don't know what else to say, but
We don't have any other words to express ourselves


And it's alright, it's alright babe
It's okay, don't worry


So you know baby, we gotta get on
We need to move forward




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Angie Stone, Luther Archer, Gene Redd, Robert Bell, Dennis Thomas, Claydes Smith, Woodrow Sparrow, Robert Mickens, Richard Westfield, Ronald Bell, George Brown

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@terrenceredix9767

What would this world be without Black Music?

D'Angelo manifestation of Pure Soul!
on planet Earth!
feel the music all throughout your system!
his silky voice
the rhythm of the drum rockin the bass
melodies from distant galaxies rising to intense orgasms
switchin from guitar to brass to lyric to voice to bass to cymbal to snare drum 
lovin these vibrations Tred2019



All comments from YouTube:

@cherrydeleon9646

2024? Anyone here with me? Greetings from Jamaica 🇯🇲

@HansumTrini

Definitely! Big up JA from 🇹🇹 😊

@WaistKnotWantNot

I used to play this ENTIRE CD front to back over and over. I still love this CD. It soothes my soul

@holdclose

This is the only CD in my car and I think ppl get tired of it but i sure as hell dont! Lmao

@WaistKnotWantNot

@@holdclose I know that's right lol I could neevaaaa get tired of this CD.

@Geminidreamsz

I'm only 24 and most folks say "girl what you know about this type of music" I've always been an old soul and know great music when I hear it 💯❤️

@rhondacole4181

If you listening to this in 2024… I’m going to be sending it on to you. ❤

@lynntuft3671

D 'Angelo just hummed at the end MAN just beautiful!!!

@TCrown-bw8yr

Who is listening in 2020 let me know by liking this song wit me. cause I cant stop playing it,Imma send it on to you and you and you !"

@geronimomajor9162

Amazing music ..you can fine artist like this now a days real soul music..

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