MC5 had a promising beginning that earned them a January 1969 cover appearance in Rolling Stone magazine and a story written by Eric Ehrmann before their debut album was released. They developed a reputation for energetic and polemical live performances, one of which was recorded as their 1969 debut album Kick Out the Jams. Their initial run was short-lived, though. In 1972, just three years after their debut record, the band came to an end. Often cited as one of the most important American hard rock groups of that era, their three albums are regarded by many as classics.
Tyner died of a heart attack in late 1991 at the age of 46. Smith also died of a heart attack, in 1994 at the age of 45. The remaining three members of the band reformed in 2003 with The Dictators' singer Handsome Dick Manitoba as its new vocalist, and this reformed line-up occasionally performed live over the next nine years until Davis died of liver failure in February 2012 at the age of 68.
In 2022, Kramer announced that a tour would take place that spring, and that a new MC5 studio album with producer Bob Ezrin would also be released later that year with original MC5 drummer Dennis Thompson playing on two tracks. In 2023, Kramer announced that the album would be released in the spring of 2024. Kramer died in February 2024, leaving Thompson as the only surviving original member of the band.
I Want You Right Now
MC5 Lyrics
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Yes I, yes I want you right now
I can't stand it, alone on my own
I said I, said I want you right now
You know I, said I need you baby
Yes I do I said I, well I need you right now
Oh, I guess you need me too
Yes I do I said I, well I need you right now
I, said, I want you right now
I, said, I want you right now
I can't stand it alone on my own
I, said, I want you right now
Yes I, need ya baby
I sad I, need you right now
And I hope, that you need me too (mamamama)
I want you right now baby (to get down)
I want you baby yes.. (ah tell me baby yes) (I wantcha I wantcha)
Let me tell you 'bout, ah, ah, ah wow! wow! wow! Yeah Yeah Yeah !
The lyrics to MC5's song "I Want You Right Now" appear to be a straightforward expression of the singer's desire for a romantic partner. The repetition of the phrase "I want you right now" and "I need you right now" reinforces the urgency of this desire. The singer can't stand being alone on his own, indicating a sense of desperation for companionship. The lyrics also suggest that the singer believes his partner shares his feelings, as he says "I guess you need me too" and "I hope that you need me too".
Additionally, the use of repetitive phrases and exclamations like "Wow! Wow! Wow!" and "Yeah Yeah Yeah!" add to the impassioned and frenzied tone of the song. The use of repetition can also be seen in the chorus, where the same line is repeated multiple times, creating a catchy and unforgettable hook.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Want You Right Now" are relatively simple and straightforward, expressing the intense desire for love and companionship that many people feel at one point in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I said I, said I want you right now
I am expressing my strong desire and longing for you in this very moment.
Yes I, yes I want you right now
I am affirming my desire for you and emphasizing its intensity.
I can't stand it, alone on my own
I am struggling to cope with being by myself and desperately need your presence and affection.
You know I, said I need you baby
I am making it clear that I not only want but also require your love and companionship.
Well I need you right now
I am emphasizing the immediacy of my need for you to alleviate my pain and loneliness.
Oh, I guess you need me too
I am expressing optimism that you also feel a strong desire for me as well.
Wow!
I am expressing my excitement and enthusiasm for the prospect of being close to you.
Contributed by Zoe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tim Hurley
on The Pledge Song
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