Gimme Some More
J.B.'s The Lyrics


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Can you gimme some more?
Can you gimme some more?
Can you gimme some more?
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Overall Meaning

In J.B.'s The's song "Gimme Some More," the repetition of the phrase "Can you gimme some more?" emphasizes the desire for more, whether it be more money, more love, or more attention. The use of repetition is a common technique in music to create a catchy and memorable hook, but in this song, it also conveys a sense of desperation and urgency. The question also implies that the person asking has already received something, but it wasn't enough, so they are now asking for more.


The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the insatiable nature of our desires, and the constant need for more, even when we have already obtained what we thought we wanted. This theme is reflected in the lyrics, as the singer asks for more several times, as if trying to fill an unfillable void. The song's upbeat tempo and energetic instrumentals create a sense of excitement and anticipation, drawing the listener in and adding to the overall feeling of needing more.


Overall, "Gimme Some More" is a fun and lively song that explores the human desire for more, and the inability to ever truly be satisfied.


Line by Line Meaning

Can you gimme some more?
Is it possible for you to give me additional quantities of what I already have?


Can you gimme some more?
I am requesting for an additional supply or amount of what I possess.


Can you gimme some more?
May I please have more of what I currently have?




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES BOBBITT, CHARLES FRED BOBBITT, JAMES BROWN

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@robertbright2057

I remember when this had come out, and there was a pizza parlor across the street from my apartment and me and my brother would go there every day and play this song on jukebox at least 3 times a day until we purchased the 45.

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@lynnpeirce3205

I was 16 when this song was released. I just heard it again about 1/2 hour ago on FM radio. Wow🎶! I was doing The Bump💃! Fantastic!

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