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.
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Marvin Gaye Lyrics
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All I can say is you held me tight
Just give me more, more, more, more kissing, baby
More, more, more, more hugging, honey
I just can't get enough of your sweet loving, oh it's so good
It makes me want to love you like a lover should
Oh give me more, more, more squeezing baby
I want more, more, more teasing, honey
It makes me want to love you like a lover should
My mama told me "Girl"
She said "Men won't do you nothing but harm"
But Mama don't know is
How good it feels when you're in his arms
I want more, more,kissing baby
More, more, more, more, more
I just can't get enough of your sweet loving, & oh so good
It makes me want to love you like a lover should
So give me more, more, more kissing, baby
More, more, more hugging, honey
More, more, more squeezing, baby
More, more, more teasing, baby
I just can't get enough of your sweet loving, it's so good
It makes me want to love you like a lover should
So give me more, more,(more, more kissing baby) wanna get your loving oh baby
(Mostly kissing) just a little bit more, maybe a little more oh yeah, more of your lovin'
Teeny-weeny-teeny bit more, teeny bit more, oh, baby, wanna go, baby
Just a little bit more, (want a little more) ooh yeah
Teeny bit more,teeny bit more
The lyrics to Marvin Gaye's song More More More are a clear expression of a deep longing for more intimacy and affection from a loved one. The singer in the song craves more kissing, hugging, squeezing, and teasing from their lover. The repetition of the phrase "more, more, more" emphasizes the intensity of this desire. The song is about the joy of being with someone who makes the singer feel good and fulfilled. The lyrics also suggest that the singer knows that their mama warned them about men and how they can bring harm but what the mama doesn't know is the feeling of being in the lover's arms.
The lyrics also indicate the power of physical touch and how it can be a source of comfort and pleasure. The singer acknowledges that their mama warned them about men bringing harm. Still, they can't resist their lover's embrace and the way it makes them feel. The song is a celebration of intimacy, love, and desire. It captures the feeling of happiness and satisfaction that comes from being with someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
He kissed me once, he kissed me twice
The singer has been kissed by the person they desire and is still asking for more.
All I can say is you held me tight
The singer has been physically embraced by the person they desire and is still asking for more.
Just give me more, more, more, more kissing, baby
The singer is requesting more kisses from their partner.
More, more, more, more hugging, honey
The artist is requesting more hugs from their partner.
I just can't get enough of your sweet loving, oh it's so good
The artist is expressing their love and enjoyment for their partner's affection.
It makes me want to love you like a lover should
The singer's partner is inspiring their desire to love them deeply.
Oh give me more, more, more squeezing baby
The singer is requesting more physical pressure from their partner through an embrace.
I want more, more, more teasing, honey
The artist is requesting more playful interactions from their partner.
My mama told me "Girl"
The artist is acknowledging their mother's advice but choosing to ignore it for the sake of their relationship.
She said "Men won't do you nothing but harm"
The artist's mother warned them against the potential harm that could come from relationships with men.
But Mama don't know is
The singer is explaining that their mother may not have all the necessary information or experience to fully understand their situation.
How good it feels when you're in his arms
The artist is expressing the intense pleasure they feel when embraced by their partner.
More, more,kissing baby
The singer is reiterating their desire for more kisses from their partner.
More, more, more, more, more
The singer is emphasizing their request for more physical affection.
So give me more, more, more kissing, baby
The singer is restating their desire for more kisses from their partner.
More, more, more hugging, honey
The artist is restating their desire for more hugs from their partner.
More, more, more squeezing, baby
The artist is restating their desire for more physical pressure from their partner.
More, more, more teasing, baby
The singer is restating their desire for more playful interactions from their partner.
It makes me want to love you like a lover should
The singer's partner's affection is inspiring them to love them deeply and completely.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLYDE WILSON, HARVEY FUQUA, JACKSON WILBURT, JOHNNY WILLIAM BRISTOL, WILBURT JACKSON
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