Keep On
Marvin and Guy Lyrics


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Yeah, want to talk (keep gettin'it on)
Talk about gettin' it on (keep gettin'it on)
Well (Keep gettin'it on)
Early in the morning (keep gettin' it on)
Talk about gettin' it on (Keep gettin'it on)

Oh, you want to have, some good lovin', oh (ah)
And plenty good times, oh, yeah (ah)
Don't just talk about it, everybody (Keep gettin'it on, Keep gettin'it on)
Starts gettin' it on (Keep gettin'it on)
(Keep gettin' it on, keep gettin' it on) oh

Oh, would you rather make love, children? (ooh, ooh, ah)
As opposed to war (ah)
Like ya know ya should (ah)
Don't you love to love somebody, think about it people?
Makes you feel so good, yeah, come on (choo, choo, choo)
Oh, don't you want somebody, think the good, yeah
Yeah, you got the goodness in ya (ooh)
Come on just bring it on home (ooh)
Whatcha waiting for? (ooh)

Oh, Jesus is trying to get the people to come on (ooh)
To get it on
Yes, lord, oh, get it on (get it on , got to get it on)
(Get it on, got to get it on) people, let's get it on
(Get it on, got to get it on) morning through the nighttime
(Get it on, got to get it on) ow, ow
(Get it on, got to get it on) yeah, come on
(Get it on, got to get it on) come on, oh lord, baby, right now
(Get it on, got to get it on) oh, oh
Get, get on it, get it on
Get it on, come on, don't leave me (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh, you won't be so lonely if you get it on (get it on, got to get it on)
Ooh, get it on, love somebody good, yeah (get it on, got to get it on)
Yeah (get it on, got to get it on)
You know you've got to move on outta (get it on, got to get it on)
And get it on, oh yeah (get it on, got to get it on)
Get it on, aah (get it on, got to get it on)
(Get it on, got to get it on) Ah know
(Get it on, got to get it on) Ah, ah, ah know
(Get it on, got to get it on)
(Get it on, got to get it on) Ah, ah know
(Get it on, got to get it on) Ah know
(Get it on, got to get it on) come on, come on
(Get it on, got to get it on) Ah Know




(Get it on, got to get it on) Get it on
(Get it on, got to get it on) Get it on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Keep On" by Marvin and Guy can be interpreted as an encouragement for people to pursue love instead of hate, and to have more physical intimacy in their lives. The song suggests that people should not just talk about love and physical intimacy but actually act on it. The lyrics seem to be a call to action for people to embrace passion and be more connected with those around them. The song also references the idea of Jesus trying to bring people together and encouraging them to get it on, possibly alluding to the idea of spiritual bonding through physical intimacy.


The song has a repetitive choral structure, which emphasizes the message of perseverance and continued action towards love and physical intimacy. The lyrics are simple and direct, which makes them easy to remember and sing along to. The beat and rhythm of the song are catchy and upbeat, which also reinforces the message of living life to the fullest and not letting societal barriers prevent people from experiencing joy and pleasure.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, want to talk (keep gettin'it on)
Let's talk about how we can continue to engage in sexual activity.


Talk about gettin' it on (keep gettin'it on)
Let's continue to engage in sexual activity.


Well (Keep gettin'it on)
Let's continue to engage in sexual activity.


Early in the morning (keep gettin' it on)
Let's start engaging in sexual activity early in the morning or as soon as possible.


Oh, you want to have, some good lovin', oh (ah)
You desire to engage in sexual activity that is enjoyable and fulfilling.


And plenty good times, oh, yeah (ah)
You also desire to have numerous experiences that are enjoyable and fulfilling.


Don't just talk about it, everybody (Keep gettin'it on, Keep gettin'it on)
Let's not just discuss engaging in sexual activity, let's actually do it.


Starts gettin' it on (Keep gettin'it on)
Let's continue to initiate and participate in sexual activity.


Oh, would you rather make love, children? (ooh, ooh, ah)
Would you prefer to engage in sexual activity that is loving and compassionate rather than participating in war or violence?


As opposed to war (ah)
Contrary to violence and aggression.


Like ya know ya should (ah)
As if you are aware that the right thing to do is to choose love and compassion over violence and aggression.


Don't you love to love somebody, think about it people?
Don't you like to have consistent and loving relationships with others? Think about it.


Makes you feel so good, yeah, come on (choo, choo, choo)
Being in loving relationships makes you feel happy and fulfilled, so let's continue to pursue them.


Oh, don't you want somebody, think the good, yeah
Wouldn't you like to be with someone who shares your positive outlook on life?


Yeah, you got the goodness in ya (ooh)
You are a good person with positive qualities within you.


Come on just bring it on home (ooh)
Let's bring all of our positive qualities to the table and establish long-lasting relationships.


Whatcha waiting for? (ooh)
Why are you hesitating? Let's start engaging in fulfilling relationships now.


Oh, Jesus is trying to get the people to come on (ooh)
Jesus is urging people to pursue loving and compassionate relationships.


To get it on
To engage in sexual activity.


Yes, lord, oh, get it on (get it on , got to get it on)
You must actively engage in sexual activity to fulfill your desires.


(Get it on, got to get it on) people, let's get it on
We should all come together and engage in fulfilling sexual activity.


(Get it on, got to get it on) morning through the nighttime
We should engage in sexual activity in the morning, afternoon, and night to fulfill our desires.


(Get it on, got to get it on) ow, ow
Let's get it on with passion and enthusiasm.


(Get it on, got to get it on) yeah, come on
Let's continue to engage in sexual activity with enthusiasm.


(Get it on, got to get it on) come on, oh lord, baby, right now
Let's engage in sexual activity now with the enthusiasm of our religious beliefs.


(Get it on, got to get it on) Oh, oh
Let's continue to engage in sexual activity with passion and enthusiasm.


Get, get on it, get it on
Let's engage in sexual activity with passion and enthusiasm.


Get it on, come on, don't leave me (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Let's continue to engage in fulfilling sexual activity together and not stop or leave each other.


Oh, you won't be so lonely if you get it on (get it on, got to get it on)
You will feel less lonely if you engage in sexual activity with others who share your desires.


Ooh, get it on, love somebody good, yeah (get it on, got to get it on)
Let's engage in loving relationships and engage in fulfilling sexual activity with them.


You know you've got to move on outta (get it on, got to get it on)
You must move on from unsatisfying relationships or circumstances to engage in better relationships and fulfilling sexual activity.


And get it on, oh yeah (get it on, got to get it on)
Engage in fulfilling sexual activity with passion and enthusiasm.


Get it on, aah (get it on, got to get it on)
Let's engage in fulfilling sexual activity with passion and enthusiasm.


(Get it on, got to get it on) Ah know
Let's continue to engage in fulfilling sexual activity with confidence and passion.


(Get it on, got to get it on) Ah, ah, ah know
Let's continue to engage in fulfilling sexual activity confidently and with passion.


(Get it on, got to get it on)
Let's continue to engage in fulfilling sexual activity with passion and enthusiasm.


Ah, ah know
I am confident in myself and in engaging in fulfilling sexual activity.


come on, come on
Let's continue to engage in fulfilling sexual activity with enthusiasm.


Ah Know
I am already aware that engaging in fulfilling sexual activity is the right choice.


Get it on
Let's continue to engage in fulfilling sexual activity with passion and enthusiasm.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marvin Gaye, Ed Townsend

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Comments from YouTube:

Venera Music

Amazing song !! Keep On..... Let's Get Lost...we have both moonlight and sunlight

Sanja Savic

Very nice 💞

Sanja Savic

Fantast ❤❣ajmo ru ke dole cigacigan

Colin B

Arthur Russell!!!!

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