Let's Get It On
Funky Meters and JB Horns 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" is a classic and sensual hit that celebrates love and passion between two individuals. The song opens with the singer admitting that they have been holding back their feelings for someone for a long time, but now they are ready to act on them. They ask their lover to join them in this feeling, so they can "get it on" and experience love together. The song encourages a deeper level of intimacy between the two, as the singer calls for them to understand each other and enjoy life together. It is a straightforward ode to physical and emotional love.


The song includes several elements that make it a classic hit. The lyrics and melody are simple and catchy, creating a smooth and seductive atmosphere that draws listeners in. Additionally, the song features fantastic horn and percussion arrangements that add a soulful flair to the piece. But perhaps the most memorable aspect of the song is Marvin Gaye's silky smooth voice. Gaye's voice and the lyrics perfectly capture the sensuality and passion of the moment, making "Let's Get It On" an enduring classic.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been really tryin', baby
I have been putting in a lot of effort, my dear


Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
Struggling to contain my emotions for a considerable time


And if you feel like I feel, baby
Supposing you experience what I am undergoing now, my love


Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon
In that case, come on, my darling


Let's get it on
Let us engage in a sexual encounter


Ah, baby, let's get it on
Oh, my love, we should engage in sex


Let's love, baby
Let us make love, my dear


Let's get it on, sugar
Let us indulge in sexual activity, sweetheart


We're all sensitive people
Every one of us has profound emotions and feelings


With so much to give
Having an abundance of love and care to share


Understand me, sugar
Comprehend my sentiments, my sweet one


Since we've got to be here
As we have to stay here


Let's live
Let's live life to the fullest


I love you
I have affection for you


There's nothing wrong with me
I am not doing anything incorrect


Loving you, baby no no
Loving you, there's no mistake about it, honey


And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
It is impossible for you to go astray by offering yourself to me


If the love is true
Only if the affection is authentic


Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be
Do you not realize how lovely and magnificent life can be?


I'm asking you baby to get it on with me
I am requesting that you have sex with me


I ain't gonna worry
I won't be concerned


I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby
I won't be forceful or rush you, my dear


So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
Therefore, come on, my darling


Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Quit avoiding the topic or being hesitant


Let's get it on
We should get sexually intimate


You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You understand what I mean, right?


C'mon, baby
Please, my love


Let your love come out
Express your love and affection


If you believe in love
If you have trust and faith in love


Let's get it on
We should have sex


Let's get it on, baby
My love, we should make love


This minute, oh yeah
This exact moment, oh yeah


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


Please, let's get it on
I request that we have sex


C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Come on, my darling, don't be hesitant


Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Quit avoiding the topic or being tentative


Oh, gonna get it on
Oh, we are going to have sex


Threaten' you, baby
Promising you, my dear


I wanna get it on
I desire to have sex


You don't have to worry that it's wrong
Do not worry that it is improper


If the spirit moves ya
If you feel inclined or motivated


Let me groove ya good
Allow me to please you immensely


Let your love come down
Express your affection fully


Oh, get it on
Oh, let us engage in sex


C'mon, baby
Please, my love


Do you know the meaning?
Do you comprehend the significance or implication?


I've been sanctified
I have been purified or blessed


Girl, you give me good feeling
My dear, you make me feel good


I've been sanctified
I have been purified or blessed




Lyrics ┬й Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IKE TURNER

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Comments from YouTube:

@professorlocoto

How does Nocentelli get that incredibly funky tone? He's a genius.

@patmoore6061

Live at the Moonwalker in Switzerland!

@MusicaMeistra

Im gonna put the rest on, so much music good missing on music ! This Song is Great ;) !

@RunawayTrane

they did an album together, I am trying to find it online

@professorlocoto

It's from "Live at Moonwalker"

@aznektchoo6226

CaRAmBa

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