I Just Wanna Make Love to You
Lee Aaron Lyrics


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I don't want you, ta cook my bread
I don't want you, ta make my bed
I, don't want your, money too...
I just want to make, love to you....

Uh huh, look out baby

I don't want you, be no slave
I don't want you, ta work all day
I don't want ya to be, sad an' blue...
I just want to make, love to you...

I tell by the way that ya, baby talk
I can see by the way that ya, swish yer walk
I can tell by the way that ya, treat yer men
Lovin' you be-be-be-baby, is a cryin' shame...

I don't want you, ta wash my clothes
I don't want you, keep me home...
I, don't want you, to be true
I just want to make, love to you

I can tell by the way that ya, baby talk
I can see by the way that ya, swish yer walk
I can tell by the way that ya, treat yer men
Lovin' you be-be-baby is a, is a, cryin' shame...uh

Aww why'know, why'know, why'know I'm goin' see-see-crazy...baby
Oh I need your lovin' so bad...
All I want you ta say ta me is




Oh I just want to make, love...
To you

Overall Meaning

The song "I Just Want to Make Love to You" by Lee Aaron is a classic blues tune that emphasizes the singer's desire for a sexual encounter with their love interest. The song's lyrics are confrontational and direct, with the singer clearly stating that they do not want their partner to perform traditional domestic duties such as cooking or cleaning. Instead, the singer wants to focus solely on the physical aspect of their union and make love to their partner.


The first verse of the song states the singer's desires as they explicitly deny wanting any sort of traditional domestic activities done for them by their partner. They state that they just want to make love to their partner, and that is all they need from the relationship. The second verse expands on these desires, with the singer stating that they do not want their partner to work all day or be sad and blue. The song's chorus consists of the singer repeating their desire to make love to their partner, with a crescendo of instruments and background vocals.


The song's bridge serves as a further testament to the singer's physical desire and attraction to their partner. The bridge emphasizes how the singer is drawn to the way their love interest talks, walks, and treats their men, further emphasizing their physical attraction to the person. The song concludes with the singer begging for their partner's love and declaring how badly they need it.


Overall, "I Just Want to Make Love to You" is a song about lust and desire. Its lyrics are direct and confrontational, with the singer focusing only on their physical desires for their partner. The song's instrumentation and arrangement perfectly enhance its lyrics, combining to create a timeless blues classic.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want you, ta cook my bread
I don't want you to serve me in traditional domestic roles or fulfill stereotypical gender roles.


I don't want you, ta make my bed
I don't want you to fulfill stereotypical gender roles, such as in traditional domestic roles.


I, don't want your, money too...
I don't want financial support or assistance from you, nor do I want to be seen as financially dependent on you.


I just want to make, love to you....
I desire a physical relationship with you, for intimacy and pleasure.


I don't want you, be no slave
I don't want you to be subservient or beholden to me, nor do I want to have power over you.


I don't want you, ta work all day
I don't want you to expend your time and energy on labor or menial work, as I value your time and autonomy.


I don't want ya to be, sad an' blue...
I don't want you to suffer or experience negative emotions, nor do I want to contribute to that by making inappropriate demands or failing to support you.


I just want to make, love to you...
I desire a physical relationship with you, for intimacy and pleasure.


I tell by the way that ya, baby talk
I can judge and interpret aspects of your personality or behavior, such as confidence or flirtation, through how you speak or communicate.


I can see by the way that ya, swish yer walk
I can judge and interpret aspects of your personality or behavior, such as confidence or flirtation, through how you physically present yourself.


I can tell by the way that ya, treat yer men
I can interpret how you may treat me or potential partners, based on how you treat others.


Lovin' you be-be-be-baby, is a cryin' shame...
I feel intense emotions of desire or attraction to you, but also recognize that these feelings are problematic or irrational.


I don't want you, ta wash my clothes
I don't want you to serve me in traditional domestic roles or fulfill stereotypical gender roles.


I don't want you, keep me home...
I don't want you to restrict or control my movements, nor do I want to be seen as limited or governed by a partner.


I, don't want you, to be true
I don't expect or want you to adhere to conventional standards of faithfulness or honesty, and may desire non-monogamous or casual relationships.


I just want to make, love to you
I desire a physical relationship with you, for intimacy and pleasure.


Aww why'know, why'know, why'know I'm goin' see-see-crazy...baby
I am feeling intense emotional responses, likely due to my attraction to you or the physical relationship I desire.


Oh I need your lovin' so bad...
I feel deep attraction or longing for you, and desire a physical relationship with you for emotional and physical fulfillment.


All I want you ta say ta me is
I would be content or satisfied if you agreed to a physical relationship or expressed mutual attraction.


Oh I just want to make, love...
I desire a physical relationship with you, for intimacy and pleasure.


To you
Directed towards the subject of the song, presumably a romantic interest or partner.




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Written by: Willie Dixon

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