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I've been immersed in music since conception. It's all I've ever been interested in. Ever. My entire family on my fathers side all play and sing and half write their own material. They don't even know how far it goes back, but they believe that during the civil war, one of our ancestors was a prisoner of war in Andersonville Confederate Prison. He played the fiddle and as the story goes, he played for the soldiers which allowed him to get enough food to stay alive.
I was raised on a tobacco farm in Taylorsville Kentucky. Looking back, it was almost a Kentucky-story-book kind of life with Country and Bluegrass music all around. But we listened to EVERYTHING, so collectively, it was as diverse as you can imagine. I worked in tobacco with my family from the age of 4 until I was 21, and, at the time, couldn't wait to get away, so that's what I did.
I moved to Louisville Kentucky in 1988 and illegally worked the night joints, due to the fact I was underage. My first STEADY music job was a solo gig at the Granville Inn on 3rd street. Three months later, I was hired by a south side Chicago native, a black dude that called himself "Tophat".
Top was a KILLER backbeat/blues/motown drummer. Funny thing is, he fronted the band with a saxaphone that he'd sqeek and sqauk around on and only played the drums when he couldn't find someone else to do it. He was one of the last "chitlin' circuit" style performers I've seen. It was like stepping back in time.
This was where I REALLY learned how to survive as a musician. This guy hustled gigs out of thin air. He'd talk his way into places that didn't hire live music. He'd book a show without even having a band put together, then go to a blues jam and round up a bunch of guys he had just met to play the gig, without any rehearsals. He'd lead the whole band through every song (showing them where to build, stop, punch, etc.) all while playing sax, singing and entertaining (even did the splits every now and then). What amazed me MOST was his abillity to always pull it off. He actually ended up hiring ME at a blues jam (and bummed a ride home that night to the other side of town). Everything he did was by the seat of his pants, but he was always a professional. He taught me the "old school" etiquette of stage and band management. He introduced me to all the black clubs and players in Louisville. My two favorite being Smoketown Red and Kush Griffin. Kush was with James Brown as one of the horny horns and Parliment in their prime. He also was responsible for introducing me to my life long friend "Portland" Johnny Hayes on the drums (bad M.F.) who played with me for most of my stint in Louisville. Johnny was also a Tophat protoge. All of this was my schooling. I owe these people a lot, but especially Top.
I eventually drifted back to my roots of bluegrass, folk and country and started an acoustic band called the Galoots. The first version was Todd Osborne and Dennis Talley. We really had a unique blend that fell into place easily. Eventually, as bands do, we drifted appart and the second inception of the band took place. Comprised of Steve Cooley, Mike Shroeder, and Larry Raley. That band ramped it into more of a moshgrass scene. That did what it did and I decided I had to go to Nashville in '98.
I did three shows at the Station Inn with the second version of the Galoots and ended up with production and publishing offers. I took the publishing, not being a fan of production "deals". Publishing led to demo, demo led to pitching songs to label for other artists to cut, pitch led to "who is this guy", "who is this guy" led to showcase, showcase to deal, and there you have it. I signed with MCA in 2000.
Later, left MCA and eventually went to Equity. Left Equity and joined MUZIKMAFIA. Since then I've gotten several cuts on other artists, writing a lot, playing a lot, producing a lot, and having fun alot. -Shannon Lawson
Let's Get It On
Shannon Lawson Lyrics
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Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
And if you feel like I feel, baby
Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon
Let's get it on
Ah, baby, let's get it on
Let's love, baby
Let's get it on
We're all sensitive people
With so much to give
Understand me, sugar
Since we've got to be here
Let's live
I love you
There's nothing wrong with me
Loving you, baby no no
And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
If the love is true
Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be
I'm asking you baby to get it on with me
I ain't gonna worry
I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby
So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Let's get it on
Let's get it on
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
C'mon, baby
Let your love come out
If you believe in love
Let's get it on
Let's get it on, baby
This minute, oh yeah
Let's get it on
Please, let's get it on
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Oh, gonna get it on
Threaten' you, baby
I wanna get it on
You don't have to worry that it's wrong
If the spirit moves ya
Let me groove ya good
Let your love come down
Oh, get it on
C'mon, baby
Do you know the meaning?
I've been sanctified
Girl, you give me good feeling
I've been sanctified
The lyrics to Shannon Lawson's "Let's Get It On" are suggestive and sensual, with the singer expressing his desire for his partner to give in to their mutual passion. The first verse establishes that the singer has been fighting his feelings for his lover for a long time but is now willing to let go and take things to the next level. He invites his lover to join him and give into their attraction. The chorus emphasizes the desire to love and be intimate with each other. The second verse acknowledges the tenderness and sensitivity that both partners have, which should be celebrated and embraced in their love. The last verse reinforces the idea that it is natural and right for them to give in to their desire for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been really tryin', baby
I've been hesitant, holding back this strong feeling I have around you for some time now.
Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
I've been trying to control and suppress these emotions within me for a long time now.
And if you feel like I feel, baby
If you feel what I'm feeling for you right now, then let's explore it together.
Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon
Why don't you join me in exploring these strong emotions we both have for each other.
Let's get it on
Let's take our relationship to the next level now that we both feel a strong connection.
Ah, baby, let's get it on
Dear, please join me in taking our connection to the next level.
Let's love, baby
Let's express our affection for each other without holding back.
Let's get it on, sugar
Darling, let's take our bond to the next stage without any inhibitions.
We're all sensitive people
We are all empathetic and emotional beings.
With so much to give
We all have affection and care to offer to those we love.
Understand me, sugar
Please empathize with me and my feelings, my darling.
Since we've got to be here
As we both exist here, we should make the most out of our time together.
Let's live
Let's make the most of the time we have together and enjoy life to the fullest.
I love you
I feel strongly for you and have affection and care for you.
There's nothing wrong with me
There is nothing inappropriate or problematic about the way I feel about you.
Loving you, baby no no
Being in love with you, my darling, is not a problem.
And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
Sharing your love and affections with me can never be wrong if it feels right.
If the love is true
If the affection we share is genuine and sincere, it can never be wrong.
Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be
Life can be incredibly delightful and pleasurable if we embrace our feelings and make the most of our time together.
I'm asking you baby to get it on with me
I urge you to take our relationship to the next level, my dear.
I ain't gonna worry
I won't fret or be apprehensive.
I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby
I won't pressure you or make you feel uncomfortable, my darling.
So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
Please join me and take this relationship to the next stage together.
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Let's cut to the chase and be direct and honest in our approach to this relationship.
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You understand what I'm trying to say here, my darling.
C'mon, baby
Please join me and let's explore our feelings and emotions together.
Let your love come out
Express your affections and love for me openly.
If you believe in love
If you have faith in the strength and power of love,
Let's get it on
Let's take our relationship to the next level and explore our emotions together.
Let's get it on, baby
My dear, let's take our connection to the next stage without any inhibitions.
This minute, oh yeah
Right now, at this moment, let's take our relationship to the next level together.
Please, let's get it on
Please, my darling, join me in exploring our emotions and moving our relationship forward.
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Dear, please join me and take our relationship to the next level together.
Threaten' you, baby
I'm not intimidating or trying to force you into anything, my dear.
I wanna get it on
I want you to explore and develop our relationship with me.
You don't have to worry that it's wrong
Please don't be concerned or apprehensive about exploring your feelings for me, my darling.
If the spirit moves ya
If you feel that same connection and energy towards me,
Let me groove ya good
Let's take our relationship to the next level and explore our affections and emotions for each other together.
Let your love come down
Express your affections and love for me openly and honestly.
Oh, get it on
Let's take our relationship to the next stage and explore our emotions and affections for each other.
Do you know the meaning?
Do you understand what I'm trying to say here?
I've been sanctified
I've been blessed and purified by your love and affection, my darling.
Girl, you give me good feeling
You make me feel good and energized with your affections and love, my dear.
I've been sanctified
I've been purified and blessed by our connection and affection, my darling.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IKE TURNER
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on Rainy Day Whiskey
any body have the lyrics and guitar cords for rainy day whisky?