Give It to You
The Isley Brothers feat. Ronald Isley Lyrics
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Yes, yourselves, because the sound, the sound
The sound of making love
The baby makers, The Isley Brothers are back
Sugar, honey
It's been such a long, long time
Since you heard anything from me
But now that we are together
Let's take it back to between the sheets
Got the [Incomprehensible] watching you, girl, do what you will
Anything you do is fine with me
And you can take it how you want it
Many possibilities
And I'mma give it how you need it
Satisfaction guaranteed
And you can take it how you want it, girl
But you love it when you get on top
And I'mma give it how you need it
Once I start, it's gonna be hard to stop
Darling, shawty
You've got a awful whole lot to show me
The way you workin' down there, I don't know how to act
You gotta make me go back to the old me
And I'm gon' make you say
Oh, oh-ooh-oh
Mr. Beats, can you keep it right there?
And I'm gon' make you say
Oh, oh-ooh-oh
I promise to keep it right
And you can take it how you want it
Many possibilities
And I'mma give it how you need it
Satisfaction guaranteed
And you can take it how you want it, girl
But you love it when you get on top
And I'mma give it how you need it
Once I start, it's gonna be hard to stop
Let me break it all down
Let me put your coat down
Let me break it all down
Let me put it all down
Let me break it all down
Let me break it all down
For I know what you came to do
Oh, it feels so good
Said it feels so good
Feels so good
Said it feels so good
Feels so good
Said it feels so good
Would you let me take my time?
And you
And you can take it how you want it
Many possibilities
And I'mma give it how you need it
Satisfaction guaranteed
And you can take it how you want it, girl
But I love it when you get on top
And I'mma give it how you need it
Once I start, it's gonna be hard to stop
And you can take it how you want it
And I'mma give it how you need it
And you can take it how you want it, girl
And I'mma give it how you need it
Once I start, it's gonna be hard to stop
The Isley Brothers’ “Give It to You” is a smooth and seductive R&B track that discusses the pleasures of sexual intimacy. The song’s lyrics convey the desire and willingness of the singer to do anything his partner needs and wants to experience in bed. He promises satisfaction to his partner indicating that he is ready to take his time to fulfill any desire she might have in mind. The song uses rhythmic and suggestive metaphors to describe making love. The catchy chorus, “And you can take it how you want it, many possibilities, and I’mma give it how you need it, satisfaction guaranteed” implies the singer’s willingness to cater to his partner's desires by giving her what she needs, with satisfaction as a guarantee.
The verses of the song describe a moment of intimacy between the singer and his partner where he decides to take things back to basics, to "between the sheets," promising to provide her with a gratifying experience. The lyrics "But you love it when you get on top, and I'mma give it how you need it, once I start, it's gonna be hard to stop” indicates the singer's willingness to be dominated by his partner in bed, making sure to do whatever is asked of him to bring her pleasure.
Overall, The Isley Brothers’ “Give It to You” is an R&B love song that celebrates the pleasures of intimacy, love and care. The lyrics are suggestive, yet palatable enough to be enjoyed by a wide audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen, women and every man
Greetings to all, regardless of gender
Yes, yourselves, because the sound, the sound
Attention everyone, listen carefully
The sound of making love
This music is going to set the mood for intimacy
The baby makers, The Isley Brothers are back
This music is designed to help create new life
Sugar, honey
Affectionate terms of endearment for the listener
It's been such a long, long time
It's been a while since I've spoken to you
Since you heard anything from me
Since my last communication with you
Understand, I been on my grind
I've been working hard in my career
But now that we are together
But now that we're reunited
Let's take it back to between the sheets
Let's get intimate
Got the [Incomprehensible] watching you, girl, do what you will
We have privacy, so feel free to express yourself
Anything you do is fine with me
I'm open to anything you want to try
And you can take it how you want it
You can interpret this in your own way
Many possibilities
There are many potential outcomes
And I'mma give it how you need it
I'll provide what you need to feel satisfied
Satisfaction guaranteed
I promise to make you happy
But you love it when you get on top
You enjoy being in control of the situation
Once I start, it's gonna be hard to stop
Once we get started, we won't want to stop
Darling, shawty
More affectionate terms of endearment
You've got a awful whole lot to show me
You have a lot to offer
The way you workin' down there, I don't know how to act
Your skills in the bedroom are making me lose control
You gotta make me go back to the old me
You're bringing out my primal, passionate side
And I'm gon' make you say
I'll make you feel great
Mr. Beats, can you keep it right there?
Asking the music to stay at the right tempo
I promise to keep it right
I will ensure that everything stays perfect
Would you let me take my time?
Can we take this slow and enjoy ourselves?
And you
I'm addressing you again
Let me break it all down
Let me explain it clearly
Let me put your coat down
Let me set the mood for intimacy
For I know what you came to do
I understand your desires
Oh, it feels so good
This feels amazing
Said it feels so good
Reiterating how great it feels
And you can take it how you want it
Again, emphasizing that it's up to you
And I'mma give it how you need it
I'll do what it takes to please you
And you can take it how you want it, girl
Repeating that you're in control
Once I start, it's gonna be hard to stop
Repeating that we won't want to stop once we start
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KRISS JOHNSON, RONALD ISLEY
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