Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (2 April 1939 - 1 April 1984) was an American soul an… Read Full Bio ↴Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (2 April 1939 - 1 April 1984) was an American soul and rnb singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, known as "The Prince of Soul", or "The Prince of Motown." Originally a member of the doo-wop group The Moonglows, he pursued a solo career after the group disbanded and released many successful solo hits including "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "Let's Get It On" and "What's Going On". His best albums are still held in extremely high regard, and he is often cited as one of the finest singers of his era.

Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. was born in 1939 to Marvin Gay, Sr. and Alberta Gay in Washington, D.C.. Gaye began his career in Motown in 1958, and soon became Motown's top solo male artist. He scored numerous hits during the 1960s, among them "Ain't That Peculiar", "Stubborn Kind of Fellow", and "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)", as well as several hit duets with Tammi Terrell, including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"" and "You're All I Need to Get By", before moving on to his own form of musical self-expression.

Along with Stevie Wonder, Gaye is notable for fighting the hit-making—but creatively restrictive—Motown record-making process, in which performers, songwriters and record producers were generally kept in separate camps. Gaye forced Motown to release his 1971 album What's Going On, which is today hailed as one of the best albums of all time. Subsequent releases proved that Gaye, who had been a part-time songwriter for Motown artists during his early years with the label, could write and produce his own singles without having to rely on the Motown system. This achievement would pave the way for the successes of later self-sufficient singer-songwriter-producers in African American music, such as Luther Vandross and Babyface.

During the 1970s, Gaye would release several other notable albums, including Let's Get It On and I Want You, and released several successful singles such as "Come Get to This", "Got to Give It Up" and "Sexual Healing". By the time of his shooting death in 1984, at the hands of his clergyman father, Gaye had become one of the most influential artists of the soul music era.

Come On And See Me
Marvin Gaye Lyrics

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If you need a lover
Truer than any other
Come on and see me
If you need a heart
That will never tear apart
Better come on and see me
'Cause I've got a true love just for you, love
And it can be yours baby eternally

If you want it, you better come and get it
If you want it, better come and get it

If you need a lover
That'll stick right by you, brother
Come on and see me
I'll stand by your side
Wipe your weepin' eyes
Come on and see me
I've got joy, love, for some boy, love
And it can be yours eternally
If you want it, you better come and get it
I say if you want it, better come and get it

Ba-a-by (come on darling)
Su-yu-gar (come on honey)
Ho-yo-ney (come on baby)
Ba-a-by (come on)
I've got joy, love, for some boy, love
And I've got a true love, just for you, love
It can be yours, baby, it can be yours baby, eternally

If you want it, better come and get it
Ba-a-by, baby (come on)
Su-yu-gar, sugar (come on)

Ho-yo-ney, honey
Ba-a-by, baby (come on, come on)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell's song "Come on and See Me" are an invitation of love, promising a loyal partner and a heart that will never break. The lyrics express the singer's willingness to be there for their loved one, to stand by their side when times are tough, and to wipe away their tears. The singer assures the listener that they have a love that is true and eternal, and encourages them to come and claim it.

The song's opening line, "If you need a lover truer than any other," sets the tone for the rest of the song - a promise of unfaltering devotion. The repetition of the phrase "come on and see me" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's eagerness for the listener to take up their offer of love. The use of playful adjectives such as "baby," "sugar," and "honey" adds a flirtatious tone to the song, appealing to the listener's romantic side.

Overall, "Come on and See Me" is a simple yet effective love song that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever longed for a trustworthy, loving partner.

Come On And See MeMarvin Gaye Lyrics

Come On And See Me
Marvin Gaye Lyrics