Gimme Some Lovin'
Jake and Elwood Blues Lyrics
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Crazy people rocking 'cause they want to some more
Let me in baby, I don't know what you got
But you better take it easy 'cause this place is hot
And I'm so glad you made it, so glad you made it
You got to gimme some lovin', gimme, gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin', gimme, gimme some lovin'
Well, I feel so good, everything's getting high
You better take it easy 'cause the place is on fire
Been a hard day and I had no work to do
Wait a minute baby, let it happen to you
And I'm so glad we made it, so glad we made it
You got to gimme some lovin', gimme, gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin', gimme, gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' everyday, yeh
Well, I feel so good, everything's getting high
You better take it easy 'cause the place is on fire
Been a hard day nothing went too good
Now I'm gonna relax, buddy everybody should
And I'm so glad we made it, hey hey, so glad we made it
You got to gimme some lovin', gimme, gimme some lovin' woo ooo
Gimme some lovin', gimme, gimme some lovin'
Gimme, gimme, gimme some of your lovin', baby
You know I need it so bad woo ooo
Gimme some of your lovin', baby
The upbeat and energetic song "Gimme Some Lovin'" by Jake and Elwood Blues begins with the singer expressing excitement and eagerness to dance and have a good time. The lyrics convey the desire to let loose and enjoy the moment as the crowd around them rocks to the rhythm. The singer also wants to be a part of the party and asks to be allowed in, acknowledging the intense atmosphere in the room. The titular phrase "gimme some lovin'" is repeated throughout the song and is an urgent call to action, urging the object of affection to grant the singer their affection.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses how they feel good, and everything is getting high. Still, they remind themselves and the listener to take it easy as they are in a hot and fiery place. Although the day may have been challenging and uneventful, the singer asks that everyone let go and relax, allowing the music and the moment to take over. The last verse expresses the same sentiment, but the singer's desperation is more evident as they plead for love and affection from the object of their desire.
Overall, the song is an upbeat and energetic call for a good time, urging everyone to let go of their worries and enjoy the moment, a reflection of the Blues Brothers' mission to bring happiness and music to their audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, my temperature is rising, got my feet on the floor
I’m feeling great with excitement pumping throughout my body, making me want to dance.
Crazy people rocking 'cause they want to some more
The energy of this party is making people lose their minds, they want to keep going wild and crazy.
Let me in baby, I don't know what you got
I want to be a part of whatever it is that you are doing, something about this party is infectious and I need to be closer to it.
But you better take it easy 'cause this place is hot
As exciting as this party is, we need to pace ourselves because things are only going to get hotter.
And I'm so glad you made it, so glad you made it
I'm really happy that you came to this party with me.
You got to gimme some lovin', gimme, gimme some lovin'
I need you to show me some affection, I need that positive energy that you bring.
Well, I feel so good, everything's getting high
I'm feeling great and everything around me is reaching a new level of excitement.
You better take it easy 'cause the place is on fire
Things are really heating up in here, we need to relax despite the energy of this party being at its zenith.
Been a hard day and I had no work to do
I had a rough day where I had no work to keep me occupied.
Wait a minute baby, let it happen to you
Let yourself get into the flow of this party and enjoy it to the fullest.
And I'm so glad we made it, so glad we made it
I'm really happy that we came to this party together.
You got to gimme some lovin', gimme, gimme some lovin'
I need that affection and energy from you, it's what keeps me going and makes this party so special.
Gimme some lovin', gimme, gimme some lovin'
I need that love and energy to keep this party going strong.
Gimme some lovin' everyday, yeh
The love and energy of this party is something I need to experience every day.
Been a hard day nothing went too good
It was a tough day for me, things didn't go too well.
Now I'm gonna relax, buddy everybody should
It's time for me, and everyone else, to relax and enjoy the night.
You got to gimme some lovin', gimme, gimme some lovin' woo ooo
I need that love and positive energy to keep me going, it makes everything feel better.
Gimme some lovin', gimme, gimme some lovin'
I need to feel that love and energy to keep this party going.
Gimme, gimme, gimme some of your lovin', baby
I need you to show me some love and affection, it's what makes this party special.
You know I need it so bad woo ooo
I really need that affection and energy from you, it's what makes this party special and keeps me going.
Gimme some of your lovin', baby
I need you to show me affection, it's what makes this party special and keeps me going strong.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Muff Winwood, Spencer Davis, Steve Winwood
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