Send For Me
Marvin Gaye Lyrics


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When you want
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
Send for me...send for me

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

Overall Meaning

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




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