Give It Up
Dorsey Lee Lyrics


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(Give it up, to give it up)
You know what's on my mind
(Give it up, to give it up, girl)
You've been wastin' too much time

You know you got what I want
You come on, you're 'bout to blow my mind
(Can you dig it?
Give it up, to give it up, girl)
You've been wastin' too much time

(Give it up, to give it up, girl)
You know what's on my mind
Ah, don't wait another longer

Patiently I've waited, baby, waited just for you
And I ain't gonna move and act till you do what you're supposed to do
You got your thing together and I can't waited too
And that's the very reason, baby,
I'm stickin' here with you

(Give it up, to give it up, girl)
You know what I'm talkin' about, give it to me
(You can dig it, to give it up, girl)
Yeah, make me shout

Give it to me
Give it to me
Give it to me

(Give it up, to give it up, girl)
My baby, don't take so long
It's right around the corner
I'm gonna get it and bring it home

(Give it, give it up, child)
Oh, make me shout
(Give it, to give it up, girl)
Oh, that's what I'm talkin' about

Give it to me
Give it to me
Give it to me
Give it to me





That's right, baby
Now you just give it to me

Overall Meaning

The song "Give It Up" by Dorsey Lee is about a man who is attracted to a woman and has been patiently waiting for her to give him a chance. He believes she has been wasting too much time and it's time for her to realize what she's missing. He pleads with her to give him a chance and not wait any longer. He desires her and wants her to give herself to him completely.


The lyrics of the song portray a sense of urgency and determination. The man is confident in what he wants but needs the woman to reciprocate his feelings. He has been waiting patiently, but he can't wait any longer. His passion and desire for her are evident in the lyrics, and he wants her to give him the chance to prove himself worthy of her love.


Overall, the song "Give It Up" is a soulful and passionate plea to a woman to give the man a chance to show her what he can offer in a relationship. The lyrics capture the essence of desire and passion that is present in many romantic relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

(Give it up, to give it up)
The singer is asking the girl to give in to his desires.


You know what's on my mind
The singer thinks the girl knows what he wants, and he wants her to give it to him.


(Give it up, to give it up, girl)
The singer continues to ask the girl to give in to his desires.


You've been wastin' too much time
The singer believes the girl has been taking too long to give him what he wants.


You know you got what I want
The singer believes that the girl has something that he wants from her.


You come on, you're 'bout to blow my mind
The singer is feeling excited and anticipatory about receiving what he wants from the girl.


(Can you dig it? Give it up, to give it up, girl)
The singer is asking the girl if she understands him and his desires.


(Give it up, to give it up, girl)
The singer continues to ask the girl to give in to his desires.


Ah, don't wait another longer
The singer wants the girl to take action and give him what he wants immediately.


Patiently I've waited, baby, waited just for you
The singer has been waiting patiently for the girl to give him what he wants.


And I ain't gonna move and act till you do what you're supposed to do
The singer is refusing to take any action until the girl gives him what he wants.


You got your thing together and I can't waited too
The singer is expressing that the girl has what he wants, and he can't wait any longer.


And that's the very reason, baby, I'm stickin' here with you
The singer is telling the girl that he is sticking with her because he wants what she has.


(Give it up, to give it up, girl)
The singer continues to ask the girl to give in to his desires.


You know what I'm talkin' about, give it to me
The singer reiterates that the girl knows what he wants, and he wants her to give it to him.


(You can dig it, to give it up, girl)
The singer is telling the girl that she will enjoy giving him what he wants.


Yeah, make me shout
The singer is expressing how excited and passionate he is about receiving what he wants from the girl.


Give it to me
The singer is demanding that the girl give him what he wants.


My baby, don't take so long
The singer is telling the girl that he doesn't want her to take too long to give him what he wants.


It's right around the corner
The singer believes that what he wants is close and attainable.


I'm gonna get it and bring it home
The singer is expressing determination to get what he wants and bring it home.


(Give it, give it up, child)
The singer continues to demand that the girl give him what he wants.


Oh, make me shout
The singer is expressing how excited and passionate he is about receiving what he wants from the girl.


(Give it, to give it up, girl)
The singer continues to ask the girl to give in to his desires.


Oh, that's what I'm talkin' about
The singer is expressing satisfaction with the girl giving him what he wants.


Give it to me
The singer is demanding that the girl give him what he wants.


That's right, baby
The singer is expressing satisfaction with the girl giving him what he wants.


Now you just give it to me
The singer is commanding the girl to finally give him what he wants.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

PhatNana237

THIS song is literally the absolute epitome of "COOL!" If I hear any (and I mean ANY) person bumping this song, they automatically get a pass as "cool" regardless of their personality!!

Sidenote: this song actually SHARES it's status as "the epitome of COOL" with a few other songs tho. For those interested, those songs are:
1. Eric Burdon & War - Spirit (Live in Denmark 1971 recording)
2. The JB's - The Grunt
3. Funkadelic - Cosmic Slop (Live in Houston 1976 version)
4. Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
5. Luther Vandross - She's a Super Lady

Songs in NO particular order



All comments from YouTube:

PhatNana237

THIS song is literally the absolute epitome of "COOL!" If I hear any (and I mean ANY) person bumping this song, they automatically get a pass as "cool" regardless of their personality!!

Sidenote: this song actually SHARES it's status as "the epitome of COOL" with a few other songs tho. For those interested, those songs are:
1. Eric Burdon & War - Spirit (Live in Denmark 1971 recording)
2. The JB's - The Grunt
3. Funkadelic - Cosmic Slop (Live in Houston 1976 version)
4. Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
5. Luther Vandross - She's a Super Lady

Songs in NO particular order

Robert Orick

One of Lee's best ever singles. It should have been a hit. Radio missed the boat on this one.

Joshua Dunmore

This song is ABSOLUTE 🔥! If it don’t get you moving, you dead.

Ben E.

In a city that has produced many great artists I feel Lee Dorsey is the most underrated. I haven't heard a tune of his I didn't like.

paul amrod

This man's vocal work it absolutely fabulous and reckons to be a model for the future.

Tasty Gravy

Shaun walking out of school like some kind of gangsta, haha.

Steve Steve

I was doing some white substance in a toilet swearing buckets and he knocks at the door to have a slash and we share a moment, was amazing

Federico Ullo

Lee Dorsey..Hip pop dad

Joshua Dunmore

Hell yeah!! I know this beat from Fat Lip using it. AMAZING!

Jody Smith

Has that Little Richard vibe to it!!!!

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