Let's Get It On
Joy And The Boy 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 lyrics to Joy And The Boy's song Let's Get It On are a passionate call to action for a sexual encounter between two people who have been holding back their desires for each other. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer confessing that they have been trying to hold back their feelings for the other person for a long time. The singer then encourages the other person to join them in finally giving into their desires and getting intimate.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Let's get it on" several times, driving home the message that the singer is ready and eager to engage in a sexual encounter with the other person. The lyrics suggest that there is nothing wrong with giving in to these desires, and that true love is reflected in this kind of physical intimacy.


The second verse of the song shifts the focus to the idea that all people are sensitive and have a lot of love to give. The singer encourages the other person to take the opportunity to live life to the fullest, and to indulge in their desires for each other. The lyrics suggest that there is no shame in physical love, and that if both parties are truly in love, there is nothing wrong with engaging in sexual activity.


Overall, Joy And The Boy's Let's Get It On is a passionate and soulful song that encourages listeners to embrace their desires and live life to the fullest. The lyrics are straightforward and direct, conveying the message that true love should be celebrated in all its forms.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been really tryin', baby
I've been struggling to keep myself from acting on my desires, honey.


Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
I've been trying to suppress this strong emotion for an extended period.


And if you feel like I feel, baby
And if you understand the passion that I have, darling,


Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon
Then please come on and join me, oh please


Let's get it on
Let's engage in some meaningful intimacy


Ah, baby, let's get it on
Oh dearest, let's intimately connect.


Let's love, baby
Let's share some love, honey.


Let's get it on, sugar
Let's have some mind-blowing intimacy, sweetie.


We're all sensitive people
We all have emotions that guide our actions


With so much to give
We have an abundance of love to share and explore


Understand me, sugar
Please appreciate and comprehend me, honey.


Since we've got to be here
As we have to be present in this moment,


Let's live
Let's make the most of it and enjoy our time


I love you
I have deep affection for you.


There's nothing wrong with me
There is nothing problematic about how I feel or what I want, darling.


Loving you, baby no no
My love for you is undeniable, sweetheart.


And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
There's nothing unethical in being intimate with me, my love.


If the love is true
As long as our love is sincere


Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be
Haven't you realized how amazing and fulfilling life can be?


I'm asking you baby to get it on with me
I'm pleading with you to engage in intimate activities with me, dearest.


I ain't gonna worry
I won't have any concerns, my love.


I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby
I won't force you, my dearest.


So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
So please, please come on, my love.


Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Please stop being indecisive, sweetheart.


You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You know exactly what I mean, dearest.


C'mon, baby
Please come on, my love.


Let your love come out
Feel comfortable in exposing your emotions.


If you believe in love
If you have faith in love, honey,


Let's get it on
Let's engage in some meaningful intimacy


Let's get it on, baby
Let's have some passionate intimacy, honey.


This minute, oh yeah
Right now, my love


Please, let's get it on
Please let us get intimate, honey.


C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
So, so please come on, darling.


Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Please stop being indecisive, my love.


Oh, gonna get it on
Oh, we are going to have intimate relations.


Threaten' you, baby
I'm not trying to force or intimidate you, my darling.


I wanna get it on
I am eager to engage in intimate activities, my love.


You don't have to worry that it's wrong
You should not be concerned about the morality of being intimate with me, my love.


If the spirit moves ya
If you feel inspired, my dearest,


Let me groove ya good
Allow me to please you and show you a good time, honey.


Let your love come down
Please allow yourself to feel love, my love.


Oh, get it on
Oh, let's engage in passionate intimacy.


C'mon, baby
Please come on, my darling.


Do you know the meaning?
Do you understand the implication, honey?


I've been sanctified
I have been purified and holy.


Girl, you give me good feeling
My dearest, you give me an amazing uplifting sensation.


I've been sanctified
I have been purified and holy.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IKE TURNER

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