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.
Send For Me
Marvin Gaye Lyrics
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A true lover
Send for me...send for me
You'll never want
Any other
Send for me...send for me
I promise you
I'll be true
Anytime just tell me
Your problems
And you'll find out, baby
I'll solve 'em
If you're late one mornin'
Don't hurry
If you've got big trouble
Don't worry
Just depend
On your friend
Send for me...send for me
A-mornin', noon and night
In the early bright
Don't you fret, my pretty pet
I'm gonna treat you right
Don't you dare
Raise a hair
I'm gonna share
Your every care
Anywhere
Oh, yeah
Send for me...I'll be there
Anything
That upsets you
Send for me...send for me
I'll be there
To protect you
Wait and see...wait and see
Don't delay
Right away
Send for me...send for me
It's gonna be
Twiddle-deee
Yes sirree
You and me
Faithfully
Send for me
The song "Send For Me" by Marvin Gaye is a love ballad that weaves around the theme of commitment in love. The lyrics portray the image of a faithful and dedicated lover who promises to be there always, at any given time, just a call away. The singer’s tone and tempo in the song exude gentleness and calmness, making it easy to understand the message he is trying to relay. The song invites the listener to imagine a life where true love exists, where one has a problem-solving, loyal, and supportive partner. The invitation by the singer is to 'send for him' whenever in need, as he promises to always be available.
The chorus of the song is a repeating promise, “send for me…send for me,” a plea to the subject of the song to lean on him, to rely on this partner who will never disappoint. He assures that sending for him, the subject will never want for another, as the love that he brings is irreplaceable. The tone of the song’s lyrics is like a reassurance to one's significant other that whenever they need support, this person will be there for them. The song seems to be timeless because the message remains relevant decades after its release, and anyone in love can relate to this kind of promise.
Line by Line Meaning
When you want
When you desire
A true lover
A person who truly loves you
Send for me...send for me
Call out to me or ask for my help
You'll never want
You won't desire
Any other
Another person besides me
Send for me...send for me
Call out to me or ask for my help
I promise you
I give you my word
I'll be true
I'll be honest and loyal
Send for me...send for me
Call out to me or ask for my help
Anytime just tell me
At any time, just inform me
Your problems
Your concerns or issues
And you'll find out, baby
You will discover
I'll solve 'em
I'll provide solutions to them
If you're late one mornin'
If you wake up late one morning
Don't hurry
Don't rush
If you've got big trouble
If you face significant problems
Don't worry
Don't stress
Just depend
Just rely
On your friend
On me, your friend
Send for me...send for me
Call out to me or ask for my help
A-mornin', noon and night
During morning, late afternoon, and nighttime
In the early bright
During the early morning
Don't you fret, my pretty pet
Don't worry, my beautiful darling
I'm gonna treat you right
I will behave in a proper and just manner
Don't you dare
Don't you even think about
Raise a hair
Get agitated or upset
I'm gonna share
I will split or divide
Your every care
Every concern or distress you experience
Anywhere
At any location
Oh, yeah
An expression of affirmation
Send for me...I'll be there
Call out to me or ask for my help, and I'll arrive
Anything
Whatever
That upsets you
That distresses or agitates you
Send for me...send for me
Call out to me or ask for my help
I'll be there
I'll arrive
To protect you
To safeguard you from harm
Wait and see...wait and see
Be patient and witness
Don't delay
Don't procrastinate
Right away
Immediately
Send for me...send for me
Call out to me or ask for my help
It's gonna be
It will be
Twiddle-deee
An upbeat sound effect expressing joy and merriment
Yes sirree
An expression of affirmation and enthusiasm
You and me
You and I
Faithfully
Loyally and devotedly
Send for me
Call out to me or ask for my help
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.