LET´S GET IN ON
M.Gaye 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, oh baby

Ooh don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be ooh
I'm asking you baby to get it on with me ooh ooh
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, hey

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, please get it on

I know and you know what I've been dreaming of, don't you baby?
My whole body makes that feelin' of love, I'm happy
I ain't gonna worry, no I ain't gonna push
I won't push you baby, woo

C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Oh, gonna get it on
Threatenin' 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

Oh dear I, baby
Nothing wrong with love




If you want to love me just let your self go
Oh baby, let's get it on

Overall Meaning

Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" is a sensual and seductive song that explores the themes of love, desire, and intimacy. The song opens with Gaye stating that he has been trying to hold back his feelings for so long, suggesting that he has been deeply attracted to the person he is addressing. He then invites them to join him in expressing their mutual desires, urging them to "c'mon, oh, c'mon" and "let's get it on".


In the second verse, Gaye acknowledges that both he and the other person are sensitive beings with much to give. He suggests that, since they are both present in this moment, they should fully embrace and "live" their connection. Gaye tells the person he loves them, insisting that there is nothing wrong with loving someone and giving oneself to them if the love is true.


The chorus of the song is a repeated invitation to engage in intimacy and love-making, with Gaye emphasizing the urgency and passion of the moment. He urges the person to let their love come out and to believe in love, emphasizing the importance of living in the moment and giving into their desires.


Overall, "Let's Get It On" can be seen as both an invitation to enjoy the pleasures of physical intimacy and a statement about the importance of embracing one's desires and living in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been really tryin', baby
I've been holding back my feelings for you, trying not to act on them.


Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
I've been resisting these feelings for you for a while now and it's been difficult.


And if you feel like I feel, baby
And if you feel the same way about me as I do about you, baby


Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon
Then let's not waste any more time, let's act on these feelings.


Let's get it on
Let's engage with our passion and physical desires.


Ah, baby, let's get it on
Ah, my dear, let's not hold back our desires and give in to our passion.


Let's love, baby
Let's express the love we have for each other through physical intimacy.


Let's get it on, sugar
Let's engage in sexual activity, my dear.


We're all sensitive people
We are all capable of experiencing emotions and sharing them with others.


With so much to give
We have so much love to share and give to each other.


Understand me, sugar
Listen and comprehend me, my dear.


Since we've got to be here
Now that we are here in this moment together,


Let's live
Let's enjoy every moment and live life to its fullest.


I love you
I am expressing my love for you.


There's nothing wrong with me
There is nothing wrong with how I feel.


Loving you, baby no no
Loving you is not an issue, baby.


And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
Engaging in sexual activity with me is natural and not morally wrong.


If the love is true, oh baby
If our love for each other is real, then we should not hold back.


Ooh don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be ooh
Do you not know how beautiful and amazing life can be?


I'm asking you baby to get it on with me ooh ooh
I am requesting that we engage in sexual activity together.


I ain't gonna worry
I am not going to stress or overthink about our desires.


I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby
I am not going to pressure you into anything, baby.


So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
So let's not waste any more time and act on our desires, my dear.


Stop beatin' 'round the bush, hey
Stop avoiding the issue and embrace our attraction.


You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You understand what I am suggesting.


Let your love come out
Express your love and passion for me.


If you believe in love
If you believe in the power of love


Let's get it on
Then let's not hold back and engage in sexual activity.


This minute, oh yeah
Let's not waste any more time and engage immediately.


Please, please get it on
Please engage in sexual activity with me.


I know and you know what I've been dreaming of, don't you baby?
You and I both know what desires and fantasies we have been having, don't you, baby?


My whole body makes that feelin' of love, I'm happy
My entire body is filled with the feeling of love, and it makes me very happy.


Threatenin' you, baby
I do not mean to intimidate or scare you, my dear.


You don't have to worry that it's wrong
You should not worry that engaging in sexual activity between us is wrong.


If the spirit moves ya
If you feel the desire for us to engage in sexual activity.


Let me groove ya good
Let me please you and satisfy you fully.


C'mon, baby
Let's do it, baby.


Do you know the meaning?
Do you understand the significance of our attraction and desires for each other?


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


Girl, you give me good feeling
Being with you brings me positive emotions and good feelings.


Nothing wrong with love
There is nothing wrong with love between two consenting adults.


If you want to love me just let your self go
If you want to love me, then let go and act on your desires.


Oh baby, let's get it on
Oh dear, let's engage in sexual activity.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marvin Gaye, Ed Townsend

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@neemeshraimusic3730

I've been really tryin', baby
Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
And if you feel, like I feel baby
Then come on, oh come on, ooh

Let's get it on, oh baby
Let's get it on, let's love baby
Let's get it on, sugar
Let's get it on, whoa

We're all sensitive people
With so much to give, understand me sugar
Since we got to be here
Let's live, I love you

There's nothin' wrong with me
Lovin' you, baby love, love
And givin' yourself to me can never be wrong
If the love is true, oh baby

(Let me love you)
Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be? Oh, oh
(Let me love you)
I'm askin' you baby to get it on with me, oh oh
(Let me love you)
(Let me love you)
I ain't gonna worry, I ain't gonna push
(Let me love you)
I won't push you baby
(Let me love you)
So come on, come on, come on, come on baby
Stop beatin' 'round the bush, hey

Let's get it on, let's get it on
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
Come on baby, hey, hey
Let your love come out
If you believe in love
Let's get it on, ooh, let's get it on baby
This minute, oh yeah let's get it on
Please, let's get it on
I know you know what I been dreamin' of, don't you baby?
(My body wants some)
My whole body makes that feelin' of love, I'm happy
(My body wants some)
I ain't gonna worry, no I ain't gonna push
I won't push you baby, woo
Come on, come on, come on, come on darling
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Oh, gonna get it on, threatenin' you, baby
I wanna get it on
You don't have to worry that it's wrong
If the spirit moves you
Let me groove you good
Let your love come down
Oh, get it on, come on baby
Do you know the meaning?
I've been sanctified, hey hey
Girl, you give me good feeling
So good somethin' like sanctified
Oh do right baby
Nothing wrong with love
If you want to love me just let yourself go
Oh baby, let's get it on



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@ThierrySchauer

Hi, Joan Laine 
oh, I remember the 60th & 70th 
the first blues festival in Köln 
and the club of the black people there
oh my oh my, blues and groove at its best
we all together had good times
and we wanted to change the . . .
only thing, the world didn't change us
but the world didn't change we wanted and still wish
long live groovy good man
where ever he is
while "I'm sitting on the dock of the bay"
bye and keep on groovin'



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@eucliwood0138

My father said this was his favorite song, no wonder I have 7 siblings.

@aryanachoudhury3199

OMG 😂

@Fire-dk4pi

Lmao

@evepires6286

Sexy ass song. Always number one

@mijnkaasmijnkaas5402

Hahaha 😄🇵🇾

@terryawan1171

Oh yeah, move and grind those hips.. No holding back

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@olgacolonforeversky

My husband used to sing this song to me. I used to laugh at him because he was so funny and so romantic. I miss you so much my love. Until we meet again. RIP Ramon Luis Gonzalez

@beastie3029

Did u guys have kids?

@florenceadjei3458

Awww so sorry for for ur loss did u have kids .May God guide u and protect you

@olgacolonforeversky

@@beastie3029 yes I have kids

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