Let's Get It On
Ken Boothe 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 of Ken Boothe's song "Let's Get It On" seems to be a plea for physical intimacy with someone with whom the singer has been trying to control his feelings for an extended period. The singer urges the other person to relinquish any doubt and beat around the bush and fully embrace the power and pleasure of the moment. He tries to persuade the other person through a series of sweet and heartfelt lyrics that it is okay to love each other, and he only wants to share the moment with them mutually. The singer acknowledges that they are all sensitive people with so much to give and encourages the other person to understand this as well. He assures them that he has been sanctified and that engaging in physical intimacy with each other can never be wrong, as long as the affections are genuine.


The lyrics of the song appear to be a reflection of the liberation movement of the 1970s that revolved around sex and body positivity. Ken Boothe's song "Let's Get It On" was one of the most popular songs of the 1970s, and it was highly celebrated for its simplicity and directness in expressing the feelings of the time. The song's theme and melody continue to influence contemporary culture and have inspired several other musicians throughout the years.


Line by Line Meaning

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


Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
Trying to suppress my emotions for quite some time now


And if you feel like I feel, baby
And if you're experiencing the same emotions as I am, my love


Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon
Then we should take action, let's do it


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


Ah, baby, let's get it on
My love, let's be intimate


Let's love, baby
Let's express our love through physical intimacy


Let's get it on, sugar
Let's engage in intimate acts, honey


We're all sensitive people
We're all emotional beings


With so much to give
With loving hearts to share


Understand me, sugar
Comprehend my feelings for you, darling


Since we've got to be here
Since we're alive and present in this moment


Let's live
Let's make the most of our lives


I love you
I am deeply in love with you


There's nothing wrong with me
There's nothing to be ashamed of regarding my feelings for you


Loving you, baby no no
Loving you, my love, is not wrong


And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
Being intimate with me is not a mistake


If the love is true
If our love is genuine


Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be
Don't you realize how beautiful life can be


I'm asking you baby to get it on with me
I'm requesting that we engage in intimacy, my love


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


I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby
I will not force you, my love


So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
So let's do this, my love, don't hesitate


Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Stop being so hesitant


You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You understand what I mean


C'mon, baby
Let's do this, my love


Let your love come out
Express your love physically


If you believe in love
If you truly have faith in love


Let's get it on
Let's engage in intimacy now


Let's get it on, baby
Let's be intimate, my love


This minute, oh yeah
Right now, without delay


Please, let's get it on
Let's engage in physical intimacy, my love


C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Let's do this, my love, don't hesitate


Oh, gonna get it on
Oh yes, we're going to engage in intimacy


Threaten' you, baby
I am tempting you, my love


I wanna get it on
I want to engage in physical intimacy


You don't have to worry that it's wrong
You should not be concerned that it's inappropriate


If the spirit moves ya
If you feel compelled to


Let me groove ya good
Allow me to satisfy your physical needs


Let your love come down
Express your love physically


Oh, get it on
Oh yes, let's engage in intimacy


Do you know the meaning?
Do you understand what I'm saying?


I've been sanctified
I have been spiritually cleansed


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


I've been sanctified
I have been spiritually cleansed




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IKE TURNER

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