Give It To Me Baby
Rick James Lyrics

When I came home last night
Rick James starts off by recounting a recent night when he got home and his lover was uninterested in giving him the attention and affection he desired.

You wouldn't make love to me
His lover didn't want to engage in any physical intimacy with him.

You went fast to sleep
She quickly went to sleep and ignored Rick's advances.

You wouldn't even talk to me
The lack of communication between them was also apparent as she refused to engage in any meaningful conversation.

You said I'm so crazy
Rick's lover accuses him of being crazy and irrational to mask her own lack of interest.

Coming home intoxicated
Rick may have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs given the use of the word 'intoxicated'.

I said I just wanna love you
Rick James tries to convince his lover that all he wants is to show her affection and love.

I just wanna love you baby
He repeats the line to emphasize his intentions and desires.

That is why I'm so elated
The possibility of showing love to his lover is the source of his joy and excitement.

C'mon girl, give it to me baby
Rick James directly asks his lover to give him the physical affection he desires, calling her 'girl' and 'baby'.

Give it to me baby
He repeats the line to emphasize the request.

I'll make you hot till you've had enough
Rick promises to satisfy his lover sexually and provide pleasure until she is satisfied.

Give me that stuff that funk that sweet that funky stuff (say what)
Rick James uses the metaphor of 'stuff' to refer to the physical intimacy he desires, and calls it 'funky stuff' to emphasize the sexual nature of his desires.

When I was high as the sky
Rick James recalls a time when he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, indicating that he may have been more uninhibited sexually.

Out all night just dancing
He describes a night of partying and dancing, which may have led to increased arousal and desire.

You say let's go home (c'mon Rick, I'm tired, let's go home)
However, his lover indicates that she is not interested in continuing the night and wants to go home, which frustrates Rick since he is aroused and excited.

That's the time I start romancin'
Despite the lack of interest from his lover, Rick decides to take matters into his own hands and start romancing her.

You say "how can I love you?" (how can I love you, baby?)
Rick's lover pushes back, asking how she can love him if he can't control his desires and stay committed to her.

When your body keeps on moving
Rick tries to explain that his desires are natural and uncontrollable when his lover's body is as attractive and alluring as it is.

I say "wait til I squeeze you" (oh)
Rick responds with a suggestive comment, implying that he wants to physically touch his lover in a sexual manner.

Maybe then you'll start to groovin' (c'mon girl)
He urges his lover to reciprocate his desires and start enjoying the physical intimacy he craves.

Give it to me, give it to me
Rick repeats the request, making it clear that he is not willing to take no for an answer.

Hey Girl
Rick addresses his lover directly, using the term 'girl' in a familiar and affectionate way.

Give it to me what you say
He repeats his request again, urging his lover to fulfill his desires.

Give it to me right away
Rick wants his lover to satisfy him sexually immediately, highlighting his impatience and urgency.