Let`s Get It On
Marvin Gaye(마빈 게이) 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, woo

Let's get it on, ah baby
Ah, baby, let's get it on
Let's love, baby
Let's get it on, sugar
Let's get it on, woo hoo

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 woo ooo

Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be woo ooo
I'm asking you baby to get it on with me, ooo ooo ooo
I ain't gonna worry
I ain't gonna push, I won't push you baby
So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
Stop beatin' 'round the bush, heyah

Let's get it on
Let's get it on
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
C'mon, baby, hey hey
Let your love come out
If you believe in love
Let's get it on, ooo
Let's get it on, baby
This minute, oh yeah
Let's get it on, he hehe hehe
Please, get it on, ahhey

I know, you know, what I've been dreaming of
Don't you baby
(My body wants you) My whole body filling with love, oh happy
I ain't gonna worry, no I ain't gonna push
I won't push you baby, wooo
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, ahhey
Girl, you give me good feeling, so good girl
Something like sanctified
Oh do right baby
Nothing wrong with love, if you want the loving
Just let yourself go




Ah baby
Let's get it on

Overall Meaning

Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" is a soul anthem that has become an iconic representation of the sexual revolution of the 1970s. The song's suggestive lyrics and Gaye's velvety smooth vocal delivery make for an incredibly sensuous experience. The song's opening verses set the tone for the rest of the track, with Gaye confessing his deep desire to finally give in to his sexual urges. The second half of the song moves into a more positive and uplifting tone, emphasizing the power of love and encouraging listeners to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the sensual pleasures of life.


The song's lyrics are not only about the physical act of love-making, but they also have a strong emotional subtext. Gaye speaks of love and understanding, encouraging his partner to let "your love come down" and choose nothing except love. The song's bridge reveals that Gaye wants the act of lovemaking to be something that strengthens the bonds of love rather than just a physical experience. In essence, the song is about the beauty and power of making love with someone that you love and trust.


In conclusion, "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye is an iconic soul classic that has stood the test of time due to its sensual lyrics and emotive delivery. Gaye's desire to finally give in to his desires and find a true connection with his partner is a relatable sentiment that resonates with listeners even today.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been really tryin', baby
I have been trying to control my feelings for a long time.


Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
I've been repressing my emotions for a long time.


And if you feel like I feel, baby
If you share my feelings, then let's act on them.


Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon, woo
Let's act on our desires enthusiastically and energetically.


Let's get it on, ah baby
Let's engage in physical intimacy with each other.


We're all sensitive people
We all have deep feelings and emotions.


With so much to give
We have a lot to offer each other in a relationship.


Understand me, sugar
Please empathize with me, honey.


Since we've got to be here
Since we are both here, living and breathing.


Let's live
Let's make the most of our time together and enjoy life.


I love you
I have deep feelings of love for you.


There's nothing wrong with me
There is nothing wrong with me loving you.


Loving you, baby no no
It is not wrong for me to love you.


And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
It is not wrong to engage in physical intimacy with me if we both want it.


If the love is true, oh baby woo ooo
If our feelings of love are genuine, then there is no reason to hold back.


Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be woo ooo
Life can be amazing if we allow ourselves to experience love and intimacy.


I'm asking you baby to get it on with me, ooo ooo ooo
I am requesting that we engage in physical intimacy together.


I ain't gonna worry
I am not going to stress or get anxious about this.


I ain't gonna push, I won't push you baby
I will not pressure or convince you to engage in physical intimacy.


So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
Please, let's do this together and have fun doing it.


Stop beatin' 'round the bush, heyah
Let's communicate openly and honestly about our desires and intentions.


You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You understand what I mean and want.


C'mon, baby, hey hey
Let's do this together, baby!


Let your love come out
Express your feelings of love physically, emotionally, and verbally.


If you believe in love
If you have faith in love and what it can bring to your life.


This minute, oh yeah
Right now, in this moment, let's do this.


Please, get it on, ahhey
Please, let's engage in physical intimacy together.


I know, you know, what I've been dreaming of
You understand what I have been longing for.


Don't you baby
Please listen to me, honey.


(My body wants you) My whole body filling with love, oh happy
I am filled with passionate love for you, and my body is craving physical intimacy.


I ain't gonna worry, no I ain't gonna push
I will not worry or pressure you into physical intimacy.


C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Please join me in this exciting and intimate experience.


Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Let's be open and honest about our desires and intentions.


Oh, gonna get it on
We are definitely going to engage in physical intimacy.


Threaten' you, baby
Assuring physical dominance and power play in a passionate moment.


I wanna get it on
I desire to engage in physical intimacy with you.


You don't have to worry that it's wrong
There is nothing wrong or shameful about expressing our desires and engaging in physical intimacy.


If the spirit moves ya
If we are both feeling the passion and desire to engage in physical intimacy.


Let me groove ya good
Let me satisfy your needs and desires in the best way possible.


Let your love come down
Express your feelings of love physically, emotionally, and verbally.


Oh, get it on
Let's engage in physical intimacy together.


Do you know the meaning?
Do you understand what is happening and what we are about to do?


I've been sanctified, ahhey
I have been spiritually purified and prepared for this intimate moment.


Girl, you give me good feeling, so good girl
You make me feel amazing and fulfilled, honey.


Something like sanctified
Feeling pure and ready to engage in physical intimacy with you.


Oh do right baby
Please do what feels right and natural to you, honey.


Nothing wrong with love, if you want the loving
There is nothing wrong with expressing our love physically if we both want it.


Just let yourself go
Relax and enjoy the moment without any worry or stress.


Ah baby
Oh honey.


Let's get it on
Let's engage in physical intimacy with each other.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARVIN GAYE, ED TOWNSEND

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@helencoral5418

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, whoa
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, woo hoo
We're all sensitive people
With so much to give
Understand me, sugar (ooh ooh)
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 (let me love you)
I'm asking you baby to get it on with me ooh ooh (let me love you)
I ain't gonna worry (let me love you)
I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby (let me love you)
So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
Stop beatin' 'round the bush, hey
Let's get it on (ooh ooh)
Let's get it on (ooh ooh)
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
C'mon, 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, please get it on
I know and you know what I've been dreaming of, don't you baby? (ah, ah, ah, ah)
My whole body makes that feelin' of love, I'm happy (my body wants ya, my body wants ya)
I ain't gonna worry, no I ain't gonna push (ah)
I won't push you baby, woo (ah ah)
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Oh, gonna get it on (ooh, ooh)
Threatenin' you, baby (ooh, ooh)
I wanna get it on (ooh, ooh)
You don't have to worry that it's wrong (ooh, ooh)
If the spirit moves ya (ooh, ooh)
Let me groove ya good (ooh, ooh)
Let your love come down (ooh, ooh)
Oh, get it on
C'mon, baby (ooh, ooh)
Do you know the meaning? (ooh, ooh)
I've been sanctified (ooh, ooh), hey hey
Girl, you give me good feeling (ooh, ooh) (so good)
So good, somethin' like sanctified (ooh, ooh)
Oh dear I, baby (ooh, ooh)
Nothing wrong with love (ooh, ooh)
If you want to love me just let your self go (ooh, ooh)
Oh baby, let's get it on (ooh, ooh)



@janeiro234

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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, whoa
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, woo hoo
We're all sensitive people
With so much to give
Understand me, sugar (ooh ooh)
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 (let me love you)
I'm asking you baby to get it on with me ooh ooh (let me love you)
I ain't gonna worry (let me love you)
I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby (let me love you)
So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
Stop beatin' 'round the bush, hey
Let's get it on (ooh ooh)
Let's get it on (ooh ooh)
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
C'mon, 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, please get it on
I know and you know what I've been dreaming of, don't you baby? (ah, ah, ah, ah)
My whole body makes that feelin' of love, I'm happy (my body wants ya, my body wants ya)
I ain't gonna worry, no I ain't gonna push (ah)
I won't push you baby, woo (ah ah)
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Oh, gonna get it on (ooh, ooh)
Threatenin' you, baby (ooh, ooh)
I wanna get it on (ooh, ooh)
You don't have to worry that it's wrong (ooh, ooh)
If the spirit moves ya (ooh, ooh)
Let me groove ya good (ooh, ooh)
Let your love come down (ooh, ooh)
Oh, get it on
C'mon, baby (ooh, ooh)
Do you know the meaning? (ooh, ooh)
I've been sanctified (ooh, ooh), hey hey
Girl, you give me good feeling (ooh, ooh) (so good)
So good, somethin' like sanctified (ooh, ooh)
Oh dear I, baby (ooh, ooh)
Nothing wrong with love (ooh, ooh)
If you want to love me just let your self go (ooh, ooh)
Oh baby, let's get it on (ooh, ooh)



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