Right On
Marvin Gaye(마빈 게이) Lyrics


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Hey baby, that's alright people
I know that's alright
Everyday, that's alright
Oh, when we love each other

I know that's alright
Oh just feel it, feel it
Oh everybody feel it
God know that's alright, yes

Some of us were born with money to spend
Some of us were born for races to win
Some of us are aware that it's good for us to care
Some of us feel the icy wind of poverty blowin' in the air

For those of us who simply like to socialize
For those of us who tend the sick
And heed the people's cries
Let me say to you

Turn on, on, feel it, feel
Yeah, oh, oh, oh Lord, Lord, people
And I say, right on
Honey, right on

For those of us who live where peace is craved
For those of us who live, where hatred is enslaved, alright
For those of us who live a life, yeah
Surrounded by good fortune and wealth, talk about it

For those of us who live a life, hey, hey, hey enjoyin' ourselves
For those of us who got drowned in the sea of happiness
For the soul that takes pride in his God
And himself and everything else

Love, love, sweet love, love, wonderful love
Ah, true love, love, love for your brother
And love, love for God
Love, pure love

Ah true love can conquer hate every time
Give out some love and you'll find peace sublime
And my darlin', one more thing




If you let me, I will take you to live where love is king
Oh, baby

Overall Meaning

Marvin Gaye's "Right On" is a song about the importance of love, care, and compassion for one another, regardless of our social, economic, and racial differences. The song speaks about the need for everyone to have and feel love, to care for one another, and to experience happiness. It acknowledges that some people have been born with privilege while others have been born into poverty.


The song talks about the different walks of life we come from, the challenges we face, and encourages us to keep moving forward. Marvin reminds us that no matter the circumstances we find ourselves in, love is the only thing that can conquer all. He highlights that it is essential to show love and care for one another, feel empathy for those struggling, and do our part to make the world a better place. "Turn on, on, feel it, feel it, yeah, oh, oh, God knows that's right, my lord."


Marvin's song is an ode to love and unity. He left a message to humanity urging us all to embrace love, share it with our brothers, sisters and everyone around us. The message is still relevant in these modern times, where the need for everyone to be loved and cared for is more than ever before.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey baby, that's alright people
It's okay, my friend. Let's all relax and not worry too much.


I know that's alright
I am confident and okay with the situation.


Everyday, that's alright
It's okay if it's just an ordinary day.


Oh, when we love each other
When there is love between people, everything is okay.


Oh just feel it, feel it
Just let yourself feel the love and everything else will fall into place.


Oh everybody feel it
The love is something that everyone can feel and share.


God know that's alright, yes
Even God knows that love is always okay.


Some of us were born with money to spend
Some people are fortunate to be born wealthy.


Some of us were born for races to win
Some people are natural competitors who excel at winning races.


Some of us are aware that it's good for us to care
Some people understand the importance of caring for others.


Some of us feel the icy wind of poverty blowin' in the air
Unfortunately, some people experience the harsh realities of poverty.


For those of us who simply like to socialize
For the people who enjoy socializing with others.


For those of us who tend the sick
For those who provide care for the sick and injured.


And heed the people's cries
And listen to the cries of those in need.


Let me say to you
Allow me to tell you something.


Turn on, on, feel it, feel
Get excited and feel the joy.


Yeah, oh, oh, oh Lord, Lord, people
Yes, we are blessed, my friends.


And I say, right on
I wholeheartedly agree.


Honey, right on
Yes, indeed, my love.


For those of us who live where peace is craved
For those living in areas where peace is highly sought after.


For those of us who live, where hatred is enslaved, alright
For those living where hate is frowned upon.


For those of us who live a life, yeah
For those lucky enough to live an enjoyable life.


Surrounded by good fortune and wealth, talk about it
People who have plenty of wealth and good luck to talk about.


For those of us who live a life, hey, hey, hey enjoyin' ourselves
For those of us enjoying life to the fullest.


For those of us who got drowned in the sea of happiness
For those overwhelmed by happiness.


For the soul that takes pride in his God
For the person who is proud of their religion and faith.


And himself and everything else
And proud of themselves and everything else they've accomplished.


Love, love, sweet love, love, wonderful love
Love is great, wonderful, and sweet.


Ah, true love, love, love for your brother
Love is something to share with your siblings.


And love, love for God
Love is also something to share with God.


Love, pure love
The purest form of love.


Ah true love can conquer hate every time
Love can overcome hate no matter what.


Give out some love and you'll find peace sublime
By sharing your love with others, you will find inner peace.


And my darlin', one more thing
And one more point, my love.


If you let me, I will take you to live where love is king
If you'll allow me, I'll take you with me to a place where love is the ruler.


Oh, baby
Oh, my love.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EARL DEROUEN, EARL C. DEROUEN, MARVIN GAYE, MARVIN P GAYE

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

mantronix19

Hey baby, that's alright people
I know that's alright
Everyday, that's alright
Oh, when we love each other
I know that's alright
Oh just feel it, feel it
Oh everybody feel it
God know that's alright, yes
Some of us were born with money to spend
Some of us were born for races to win
Some of us are aware that it's good for us to care
Some of us feel the icy wind of poverty blowin' in the air
For those of us who simply like to socialize
For those of us who tend the sick
And heed the people's cries
Let me say to you
Turn on, on, feel it, feel
Yeah, oh, oh, oh Lord, Lord, people
And I say, right on
Honey, right on
For those of us who live where peace is craved
For those of us who live, where hatred is enslaved, alright
For those of us who live a life, yeah
Surrounded by good fortune and wealth, talk about it
For those of us who live a life, hey, hey, hey enjoyin' ourselves
For those of us who got drowned in the sea of happiness
For the soul that takes pride in his God
And himself and everything else
Love, love, sweet love, love, wonderful love
Ah, true love, love, love for your brother
And love, love for God
Love, pure love
Ah true love can conquer hate every time
Give out some love and you'll find peace sublime
And my darlin', one more thing
If you let me, I will take you to live where love is king
Oh, baby



Limits98

Lyrics

[Intro]
Hey baby, that's alright people
I know that's alright
Everyday, that's alright
Oh, when we love each other

[Verse 1]
I know that's alright
Oh just feel it, feel it
Oh everybody feel it
God know that's alright, yes

[Verse 2]
Some of us were born with money to spend
Some of us were born for races to win
Some of us are aware that it's good for us to care
Some of us feel the icy wind of poverty blowing in the air

[Verse 3]
For those of us who simply like to socialize
For those of us who tend the sick
And heed the people's cries
Let me say to you, right on

[Bridge]
Oh, feel it, feel
Yeah, oh, oh, oh Lord, Lord, Lord, people
And I say, right on
Honey, right on

[Verse 4]
For those of us who live where peace is craved
For those of us who live, where hatred is enslaved, alright
For those of us who live a life, yeah
Surrounded by good fortune and wealth (Talk about it)

[Verse 5]
For those of us who live a life, hey, hey, hey enjoying ourselves
For those of us who got drowned in the sea of happiness
For the soul that takes pride in his God
And himself and everything else

[Instrumental break]

[Verse 6]
Love, love, sweet love, love, wonderful love
Ah, true love, love, love for your brother
And love, love for God
Love, ah pure love

[Verse 7]
Ah true love can conquer hate every time
Give out some love and you'll find peace sublime
And my darling, one more thing
If you let me, I will take you to live where love is king
Ah, baby



Ryan Gordon

Some of us were born
With money to spend
Some of us were born
For races to win
Some of us are aware
That it's good for us to care
Some of us feel the icy wind
Of poverty blowing in the air
For those of us who simply like to socialize
For those of us who tend the sick
Ah, and heed the people's cries
Let me say to you
Right on



I Provide Lyrics

Hey baby, that's alright people
I know that's alright
Everyday, that's alright
Oh, when we love each other

I know that's alright
Oh just feel it, feel it
Oh everybody feel it
God know that's alright, yes

Some of us were born with money to spend
Some of us were born for races to win
Some of us are aware that it's good for us to care
Some of us feel the icy wind of poverty blowing in the air

For those of us who simply like to socialize
For those of us who tend the sick
And heed the people's cries
Let me say to you, right on

Turn on, on, feel it, feel
Yeah, oh, oh, oh Lord, Lord, people
And I say, right on
Honey, right on

For those of us who live where peace is craved
For those of us who live, where hatred is enslaved, alright
For those of us who live a life, yeah
Surrounded by good fortune and wealth, talk about it

For those of us who live a life, hey, hey, hey enjoying ourselves
For those of us who got drowned in the sea of happiness
For the soul that takes pride in his God
And himself and everything else

Love, love, sweet love, love, wonderful love
Ah, true love, love, love for your brother
And love, love for God
Love, pure love

Ah true love can conquer hate every time
Give out some love and you'll find peace sublime
And my darling, one more thing
If you let me, I will take you to live where love is king
Ah, baby



All comments from YouTube:

Daniel Cropp

Love everything about this song- vocals, lyrics, bassline, harmonies, saxophone, strings, everything. I also think it's really cool how the bridge section is completely different and then it goes straight back into the original riff like nothing changed at all. Truly sublime.

Peaceandwealth

I love the vocals - you can feel his pain and emotional engagement into the theme. I also love the delicacy of his voice at the end.

Ian Fulton

Marvin did a lot of crazy things when he was alive but he was definitely on the money when he wrote this masterpiece! The whole album epitomises SOUL to me and the lyrics hit you like a punch in the guts - especially now when you consider how we've screwed the planet up. Maybe more of us should've been asking "whats going on?"

Pentecostal Lady

Sheer perfection. From Marvin's voice, to his love for God, to the words, every note, every musical instrument, the violins, the sax, percussion MASTERPIECE.

Michele Tripodi

Marvin Gaye was a beautiful man. He had A Heart & Lists of Soul. I love him.

kosmique

no doubt a masterpiece. but, the whole album is a masterpiece like no other. the way all these songs melt together, not only musically, but from a message point of view, a mood point of view. its the greatest album of all time probably.
my dad played this album every day all day ... and i was born in the 80s so he was playing this for decades. I understood why as soon as i became an adult. this album just feels like a part of me by now.

MSL525

@PLady
Love the Guiro to that permeates the song.

daman589986

An iconic masterpiece that is still relevant and even. moire timely. Marvin stated that God wrote the album through him. Somehow, I can believe that.

2mose2

On an album of mega hits, this one is largely overlooked and under appreciated. But its musicality, funk and social message is undeniable. Ice cold classic masterpiece. I wonder if there has been a jazz cover?

Adrian Cooke

This is actually my go-to song from the album

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