Spoonie Gee is an American rapper of the early days of hip hop. He recorded… Read Full Bio ↴Spoonie Gee is an American rapper of the early days of hip hop. He recorded for Bobby Robinson's Enjoy Records and Peter Brown's Sounds Of New York, USA imprint. He sometimes performed and recorded as part of Spoonie Gee & Treacherous Three. There is some controversy over the spelling of his nickname. In "Spoonin' Rap" he is heard spelling his own name as S to the p-double o-n-y. In interviews he says his nickname is correctly spelled with a 'Y', but he later spelled it with an 'IE'.

Take It Off
Spoonie Gee Lyrics

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[ VERSE 1 ]
Now you called my house and you said "come over"
Your mother and your father are gone, and you're alone with Rover
Your dog, but now you're frontin
You said if I come you'd give me somethin
So don't start playin around, cause I'm serious
Girl, what did you call me for, cause I'm curious
Now did you call me just to look in my face

Now I know I ain't come just to take up space
Because the night is right, and the stars are bright
So come on, soul sister, why don't you do right
And just take if off, I mean everything
Hurry up, pretty mama, so that we can swing
Now I don't smoke, and I don't get high
But if I say I don't love, well, that would be a lie
Cause I do every chance I get
But if I don't, I won't fall, I won't fret
Cause I'm no fool, I got plenty of sense
So I'll just be cool and have patience
So when you make up your mind, please let me know
Cause when you give me the green, that's when i'll go
So please, pretty mama, don't hesitate
And entice me nice and cooperate
Now you tried the rest, now try the best
But when time come, girls, don't you fess
And just take it off, and I mean it all
Cause I'm big time, baby, and I ain't small
Now undo your hair, untie your shoe lace
And after you finished, I want you to face
Me, now baby, don't get scared
Cause I'm not like the other guys, so don't compare
Me, tender loving care's all I give
And if possible, girl, well, I would like to live
With you, but if I do it ain't everybody's business
Secretly is just how we got into this
So take it off, cause I'm ready to rock
And like ??? baby, until the last drop
Cruisin down the street in my SL
When I peeped this girl who was built very well
Her face was beautiful, body was fine
Well, how did I know? Cause I was cruisin behind
Her, looked at my car, looked at me
Then she asked me my name, I told the girl Spoonie Gee
But I didn't want to out-play my hand
So I talked so that she could understand
Me, she was definitely the move
I only said sweet things that would soothe
Her, opened up the door, and she got in
And automatically my mind just turned to sin
I told her: "Take it off!"

[ VERSE 2 ]
Now I met this girl at Amusement Park
She was good to go and it was after dark
But you can guess, fellas, what was on my mind
Let's go under the boardwalk and have a good time
Baby, instead the girl asked me my sign
And I said, "Why?" and she said, "Never mind"
Cause when the time comin it's you I'm thinkin of
A sign will make a difference on how you make love
To me you make me feel so good as a man
Ooh baby, you're sweet as cotton can-
-dy, if I could predict the rest of my life
I'd be a millionaire and you'd be my wife
So let's take a ride through the tunnel of love
Because you know what I'm thinkin of
Come on, baby, just take it off

[ VERSE 3 ]
Now I met this girl on the French Riviera
She said, "Spoonie Gee, I'm gonna go wherever
You go, when you're on tour or when you're chillin
Cause if you're able, Spoonie Gee, I'm willin"
I said, "Pretty mama, that's okay with me
So pass a glass and we'll sip Chablis
And in a half hour you'll be emblissed

When I give you a big french kiss
And then you want to take it off"

Overall Meaning

In Spoonie Gee's song "Take It Off," the lyrics are about a woman who calls him over and promises to give him something special. Spoonie Gee is curious about the invitation and wonders if she has called him over just to look at his face. However, the night is right, and the stars are bright, and he wants the woman to take off everything. The message of the song is clear: Spoonie Gee is ready and waiting for her, and he wants to get intimate with her. The second verse goes on to tell the stories of other women that Spoonie Gee meets in different settings, and it continues the theme of lovemaking.

The lyrics of the song are suggestive and filled with innuendo. The song's aim is to be sultry, and it tries to tap into the audience's lustful feelings. The song has a repetitive rhythm that is easy to dance to, and the lyrics are easy to hear and understand. Overall, the songsmith Spoonie Gee is encouraging women to take off their clothes and make love to him in a fun and playful way.

Line by Line Meaning

Now you called my house and you said "come over"
The subject received a phone call from someone inviting them over.

Your mother and your father are gone, and you're alone with Rover
The subject was told that the person who called is home alone with their dog.

You said if I come you'd give me somethin
The caller promised to give the subject something in exchange for coming over.

So don't start playin around, cause I'm serious
The subject wants the caller to be truthful and not waste their time.

Now did you call me just to look in my face
The subject questions the caller's motives for contacting them.

Now I know I ain't come just to take up space
The subject knows that they were invited over for a specific reason.

So come on, soul sister, why don't you do right
The subject urges the caller to be straightforward and do what they promised.

And just take if off, I mean everything
The subject wants the caller to remove all of their clothing.

Hurry up, pretty mama, so that we can swing
The subject wants the caller to hurry up so that they can engage in sexual activity.

But if I say I don't love, well, that would be a lie
The subject admits to having feelings for the caller.

So when you make up your mind, please let me know
The subject wants the caller to make a decision and inform them when they are ready.

Cause when you give me the green, that's when i'll go
The subject will only proceed with the caller's consent.

Please, pretty mama, don't hesitate
The subject urges the caller to make a move and engage in sexual activity.

But when time come, girls, don't you fess
The subject warns the caller not to back out or make excuses at the last moment.

Cause I'm big time, baby, and I ain't small
The subject is confident in their abilities and wants to impress the caller.

Me, tender loving care's all I give
The subject will treat the caller with care and respect.

Secretly is just how we got into this
The subject wants to keep their encounter a secret.

Now I met this girl at Amusement Park
The subject met someone at an amusement park.

Let's go under the boardwalk and have a good time
The subject suggests engaging in sexual activity under the boardwalk.

Baby, instead the girl asked me my sign
The girl asked the subject for their astrological sign.

Cause when the time comin it's you I'm thinkin of
The girl is thinking of the subject when they engage in sexual activity.

To me you make me feel so good as a man
The girl makes the subject feel good about themselves.

So let's take a ride through the tunnel of love
The subject suggests engaging in sexual activity in the tunnel of love.

Now I met this girl on the French Riviera
The subject met someone on the French Riviera.

I said, "Pretty mama, that's okay with me
The subject is okay with the girl going wherever they go.

So pass a glass and we'll sip Chablis
The subject wants to enjoy a glass of wine with the girl.

When I give you a big french kiss
The subject will give the girl a passionate kiss.

And then you want to take it off
The subject wants the girl to remove their clothing after the kiss.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GABRIEL JACKSON

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