After becoming instant Top 40 material with their driving hit Right Now and the lesser-known Politically Correct on their first album, the band slowly shied from the limelight for its second album, part of the reason the third album was not released in the US.
In recent days lead singer Mitch Allan has pursued a solo career, reworking some SR-71 songs and creating some of his own. SR-71 split in 2007, but reformed in 2009.
The name of the band came from SR-71 Blackbird, a retired supersonic surveillance aircraft of the United States Air Force.
Current Members:
* Mitch Allan - lead vocals, guitar
* Pat DeMent - guitar, backing vocals
* Mike Ruocco - bass, backing vocals
* John Allen - drums, percussion, backing vocals
Former members:
* Dan Garvin - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1998–2001)
* Mark Beauchemin - guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1998–2003)
* Jeff Reid - bass, keyboards, backing vocals (1998–2003)
Let It Whip
SR-71 Lyrics
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Sure can treat you right
Give me just a minute
of your time tonight
We both are here to have some fun
Let it Whip
I know you're into goovin'
Baby let me know
You've got me so anxious
We both are here to have some fun
Let it Whip
Let it Whip
Whip it baby, Whip it right
Let it Whip
Whip it baby, Whip it all night
It's just a trip
No no, child
Let it Whip
Common Whip, Common Whip
Now that you can see
How you goove with me
What else can I do
to get closer to you
We both are here to have so fun
Let it Whip
I want to see you movin'
Love your body language
Let me be your paperman
Love to be in your command
We are here to have some fun
Let it Whip
Let it Whip
Whip it baby, Whip it right
Let it Whip
Whip it baby, Whip it all night
It's just a trip
No no, child
Let it Whip
Common Whip, Common Whip
Ahhhhhhhhhh
There is no time to lose
Your the one I choose
(Your so right now, your so right now...)
Can't you see that I
Won't waste your time
I sense something devine
Devine in you
Yea I do
Let it Whip
Whip it baby, Whip it right
Let it Whip
Whip it baby, Whip it all night
It's just a trip
No no, child
Let it Whip
Common Whip, Common Whip
Let it Whip
Whip it baby, Whip it right
Let it Whip
Whip it baby, Whip it all night
Ahhhhhhhhhh
There is no time to lose
Your the one I choose
(Your so right now, your so right now...)
Can't you see that I
Won't waste your time
I sense something devine
Devine in you
Yea I do
Let it Whip
Whip it baby, Whip it right
Let it Whip
Whip it baby, Whip it all night
It's just a trip
No no, child
Let it Whip
Common Whip, Common Whip
The lyrics of SR-71's song Let It Whip are expressed through the singer's desire to dance and have a good time with their partner. The lyrics start with the singer expressing their enjoyment in watching their partner dance and their confidence in being able to treat them well. They ask for just a minute of their partner's time to have some fun together. The singer expresses their attraction to their partner's body language and encourages them to let loose and "whip it". The chorus repeats the phrase "let it whip" multiple times, emphasizing the theme of dancing and letting oneself go.
The second verse of the song continues to express the singer's attraction to their partner's movements and suggests they want to be more intimately involved with them. The singer suggests they want to be under their partner's command and to have a good time together. The chorus repeats and then there is a bridge, in which the singer states that they feel the need to be with their partner and that they sense something divine in them. The chorus repeats once more before the end of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Love to see you whip it
I adore watching you move your body in this sexy, rhythmic way
Sure can treat you right
I know how to take care of you and make you feel good
Give me just a minute of your time tonight
I only need a brief moment with you tonight
of your time tonight
We both are here to have some fun
We're both here to enjoy ourselves and have a good time
Let it Whip
Let's dance and enjoy the music however we want
I know you're into goovin'
I can tell you love moving your body to the music
love your body language
I enjoy watching the way you express yourself through your movements
Baby let me know
Tell me what you want or how you feel
You've got me so anxious
I'm excited by the possibility of being with you
Let it Whip
Let's dance and enjoy the music however we want
Let it Whip
Let's dance and enjoy the music however we want
Whip it baby, Whip it right
Get into the rhythm and follow your body's natural movements
Let it Whip
Let's dance and enjoy the music however we want
Whip it baby, Whip it all night
Keep dancing and enjoying the music for as long as we can
It's just a trip
This is a fun and enjoyable experience
No no, child
There's nothing to worry about or take too seriously
Common Whip, Common Whip
Let's keep dancing together
Now that you can see
Now that you understand my intentions or how I'm feeling
How you goove with me
We're dancing well together and it feels good
What else can I do
Is there anything else I can do to impress or please you?
to get closer to you
We both are here to have so fun
We're both here to enjoy ourselves and have a good time
Let it Whip
Let's dance and enjoy the music however we want
I want to see you movin'
I love watching you move your body to the beat
Love your body language
The way you express yourself through your movements is incredibly sexy
Let me be your paperman
Let me be the one to take care of you and cater to your every desire
Love to be in your command
I'm happy to follow your lead and do whatever you want
Let it Whip
Let's dance and enjoy the music however we want
Whip it baby, Whip it right
Get into the rhythm and follow your body's natural movements
Let it Whip
Let's dance and enjoy the music however we want
Whip it baby, Whip it all night
Keep dancing and enjoying the music for as long as we can
It's just a trip
This is a fun and enjoyable experience
No no, child
There's nothing to worry about or take too seriously
Let it Whip
Let's dance and enjoy the music however we want
Common Whip, Common Whip
Let's keep dancing together
Ahhhhhhhhhh
There is no time to lose
I don't want to waste any time and want to be with you as soon as possible
Your the one I choose
I want to be with you and nobody else
(Your so right now, your so right now...)
Can't you see that I
Do you understand that I want to be with you?
Won't waste your time
I won't keep you waiting or make you regret being with me
I sense something devine
I feel like there's something special or heavenly about you
Devine in you
Yea I do
Let it Whip
Let's dance and enjoy the music however we want
Whip it baby, Whip it right
Get into the rhythm and follow your body's natural movements
Let it Whip
Let's dance and enjoy the music however we want
Whip it baby, Whip it all night
Keep dancing and enjoying the music for as long as we can
It's just a trip
This is a fun and enjoyable experience
No no, child
There's nothing to worry about or take too seriously
Let it Whip
Let's dance and enjoy the music however we want
Common Whip, Common Whip
Let's keep dancing together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hector Delgado, Lavell W Crump, Le Crae Devaughn Moore, Reggie Andrews, Paul Michael Slayton, Leon Leon Ndugu Chancler
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