There is more than one artist with this name (in addition, the Scottish Cel… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name (in addition, the Scottish Celtic music band The Iron Horse incorrectly redirects here):
1) Iron Horse is an American bluegrass band from Alabama formed in 2000.
2) Iron Horse was an American rock band fronted by Ron Keel that was active in the 1990s.
3) Iron Horse was a British rock band active in the 60s/70s.

The Iron Horse was a Scottish Celtic music band formed in 1990. Already well established on the traditional music scene, the band first demanded the attention of a broader public through the music they created for the BBC TV documentary series, "The Gamekeeper" (1995). Since its formation in 1990, the band's sound and line-up gradually evolved from acoustic beginnings to a dynamic merging of traditional and contemporary music at its most effective during their live shows capturing the audience with their infectious enthusiasm and vitality. The Iron Horse were Annie Grace (whistles and vocals), Ross Kennedy (guitars and vocals), Gavin Marwick (fiddle), Lynn Morrison (keyboard and vocals), and Rod Paul (whistles, mandolin, banjo, guitar).

Whole Lotta Love
Iron Horse Lyrics

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You need coolin', baby, I'm not foolin',
I'm gonna send you back to schoolin',
Way down inside honey, you need it,
I'm gonna give you my love,
I'm gonna give you my love.
*Wanna Whole Lotta Love (X4)
You've been learnin', baby, I bean learnin',
All them good times, baby, baby, I've been yearnin',

Way, way down inside honey, you need it,
I'm gonna give you my love... I'm gonna give you my love.
* Chorus
You've been coolin', baby, I've been droolin',
All the good times I've been misusin',
Way, way down inside, I'm gonna give you my love,
I'm gonna give you every inch of my love,
Gonna give you my love.
* Chorus
Way down inside... woman... You need... love.

Shake for me, girl. I wanna be your backdoor man.
Keep it coolin', baby.

Overall Meaning

The song “Whole Lotta Love” by Iron Horse begins with the singer stating that his lover needs some “cooling” and he’s going to be the one to provide it. He suggests that his lover needs to be reminded of her place and sent back to “schooling.” The singer then states that he’s going to give his love to her through the lyrics, “I’m gonna give you my love.”

The second verse is a continuation of the first, with the singer stating that he’s been learning as well. He’s been yearning for good times with his lover, suggesting that they have been apart for a while. He again reiterates that his lover needs his love and that he will give it to her.

The third verse features the singer stating that his lover has been “cooling” while he has been “drooling” over the good times he’s been missing. He again suggests that she needs his love and that he will give her every inch of it. The song ends with the singer telling his lover that she needs love and that he wants to be her “backdoor man,” telling her to keep cool.

Overall, the song seems to be about a man trying to dominate his lover and take control of the relationship. The lyrics give off a very sexual and dominant vibe, with the singer using metaphors and suggestive language to describe his intentions.

Line by Line Meaning

You need coolin', baby, I'm not foolin',
I can tell you need to cool off, and I'm not joking

I'm gonna send you back to schoolin',
I'm going to teach you a lesson

Way down inside honey, you need it,
Deep down inside, you desire it

I'm gonna give you my love,
I'm going to give you my all

Wanna Whole Lotta Love (X4)
I really want to love you a lot

You've been learnin', baby, I bean learnin',
You've been learning, and so have I

All them good times, baby, baby, I've been yearnin',
I've been longing for all the good times we could have together

Way, way down inside honey, you need it,
Deep, deep down inside, you want it

I'm gonna give you my love... I'm gonna give you my love.
I'm going to shower you with my love

Chorus
Refrain - I want to love you a lot

You've been coolin', baby, I've been droolin',
You've been playing it cool, and I've been longing for you