Let's Get It On
Elliot Levine 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

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

We're all sensitive people
With so much to give
Understand me, sugar
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

Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be
I'm asking you baby to get it on with me
I ain't gonna worry
I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby
So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
Stop beatin' 'round the bush

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

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

C'mon, baby
Do you know the meaning?
I've been sanctified




Girl, you give me good feeling
I've been sanctified

Overall Meaning

The song "Let's Get It On" by Elliot Levine is essentially a romantic song about two people who have been hiding their feelings for each other for so long and finally decide to act on their emotions. The singer expresses how much he loves and desires his partner and urges her to reciprocate his love. He sings, "I've been really tryin', baby, Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long," showing that he has held back his emotions for a long time, and he's finally willing to take the next step. The singer encourages his love interest to embrace the love they have for each other, saying, "Let's get it on, Let's love, baby, Let's get it on, sugar, Let's get it on."


The second verse of the song drums up a sense of urgency, declaring that life is too short to hide their emotions and that they should embrace and cherish the love they have for one another. The singer assures his partner that there is nothing wrong with them loving each other, urging her to come closer and not hold back. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Let's get it on," which is a call to action for lovers who have been restraining themselves from showing their love for each other.


Overall, the song is romantic, passionate, and emotional. Its lyrics empower people to embrace their feelings, desires, and emotions, and it's easy to see why Let's Get It On is a classic love song that will always be remembered.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been really tryin', baby
I have been putting a lot of effort to hold back my feelings for you, my dear.


Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
I have been suppressing my true feelings towards you for a while now.


And if you feel like I feel, baby
And if you have the same feelings towards me as I have towards you, my love


Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon
Then let us come together and express our love for each other freely.


Let's get it on
Let us express our love through physical intimacy.


Ah, baby, let's get it on
Oh my love, let us indulge in physical love-making.


Let's love, baby
Let us express our love for each other through the act of making love.


Let's get it on, sugar
Let us indulge in physical intimacy, my dear.


We're all sensitive people
We are all emotional beings who are capable of feeling love and expressing it.


With so much to give
We have a lot of love within us to express and share with each other.


Understand me, sugar
Please try to comprehend my feelings, my dear.


Since we've got to be here
We are here for each other, my love.


Let's live
Let us live our lives together expressing our love openly.


I love you
I am in love with you and want to express my love freely.


There's nothing wrong with me
There is nothing inappropriate or incorrect about my feelings for you.


Loving you, baby no no
Expressing my love for you is not something that is bad or negative.


And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
Sharing physical intimacy with me is not something that is inherently wrong or negative, my love.


If the love is true
As long as our love for each other is genuine and sincere, physical intimacy is not negative.


Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be
Life can be beautiful and amazing if we express our love for each other freely.


I'm asking you baby to get it on with me
I am inviting you to express our love through physical intimacy, my dear.


I ain't gonna worry
I am not going to stress or worry about expressing my love freely with you.


I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby
I am not going to pressure or force you into anything, my love.


So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
Let us get intimate, my dear.


Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Let us stop dancing around the topic and express our love physically.


You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You understand my words and my intentions towards you, my dear.


C'mon, baby
Let us come together physically, my love.


Let your love come out
Let us express our love for each other physically and emotionally, my dear.


If you believe in love
If you have faith and trust in our love for each other.


Let's get it on
Let us indulge in physical intimacy, my love.


Let's get it on, baby
Let us express our love for each other physically, my dear.


This minute, oh yeah
Right now, let us express our physical love for each other, my love.


Please, let's get it on
I am pleading with you to allow us to express our physical love for each other, my dear.


C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Let us come together physically, my love.


Oh, gonna get it on
We are definitely going to express our physical love for each other right now, my dear.


Threaten' you, baby
I am not threatening you, my love.


I wanna get it on
I am eager and excited to indulge in physical love-making with you, my dear.


You don't have to worry that it's wrong
Do not have any negative thoughts about expressing our physical love for each other, my love.


If the spirit moves ya
If you feel the urge to express our physical love for each other, my dear.


Let me groove ya good
Allow me to show you how much I love you through physical intimacy, my love.


Let your love come down
Let us express our love for each other physically, my dear.


Oh, get it on
Let us indulge in physical intimacy, my dear.


Do you know the meaning?
Do you understand the true depth and sincerity of my love for you, my dear?


I've been sanctified
I have been purified and made holy by our love for each other, my love.


Girl, you give me good feeling
You make me feel amazing and wonderful, my dear.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IKE TURNER

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