Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose
The J.B.'s Lyrics
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Huh, ha
Baby give it up or turn it a loose
Baby give it up or turn it a loose
Huh, ha
Baby give it up or turn it a loose
Huh, all right
Baby give it up, huh, turn it loose, ha
Oh, no, no, no
Huh
All right
Oh, no, no, no, ain't no use
Baby, give it up, uh, turn it loose
Baby, feed your soul, turn it loose
Hey, hey, hey, hey, uh
Yeahhh
Hold you tight, got to feed your soul
With all my might
I've to squeeze you
Hold you tight because I love you so
Baby, huh, give it up, uh, all right
Turn it loose
Hey, hey, hey, hey, uh
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
The J.B.'s song "Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose" has a repetitive and simple yet catchy and intense rhythm that exudes energy and excitement throughout the track. The meaning behind the song could be interpreted in different ways, but one common theme is to give in or let go of what's holding you back and embrace the freedom and joy of letting loose. The "baby" could refer to a person, a situation, an addiction, or anything that is hindering one's ability to be free and happy.
The first verse sets the tone for the song with the repeated phrase "Baby give it up or turn it a loose," accompanied by the signature horn section and drumbeat that define the song. The second verse adds a bit more depth to the message, urging the listener to "feed your soul" and let go of anything that's holding them back from being their true selves. The bridge reinforces the urgency and intensity of the song with the repeated phrase "Hold you tight, got to feed your soul with all my might," followed by the final plea to give it up or turn it loose.
Overall, Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose is a high-energy track that encourages listeners to let go of anything that's holding them back and embrace freedom and joy. The J.B.'s skillfully created a classic funk song by employing the elements that signify funk music and also showing a call to be liberated in all its aspects.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby give it up or turn it a loose
Leave your inhibitions behind and let yourself loose
Huh, ha
Expressive sounds to evoke energy and excitement
Baby give it up or turn it a loose
Reiterating the need to let go and enjoy life
Huh, all right
Acknowledging approval of someone's actions or behavior
Baby give it up, huh, turn it loose, ha
An energetic and emphatic plea to party harder
Oh, no, no, no
Expressing disappointment
Huh
An interjection used to show affirmation or agreement
All right
An agreement or affirmation
Oh, no, no, no, ain't no use
Dismissing an idea or suggestion as unproductive
Baby, give it up, uh, turn it loose
A call to release oneself from inhibition and enjoy life
Baby, feed your soul, turn it loose
Indicating the need to nourish the inner self and experience joy
Hey, hey, hey, hey, uh
A cheerful interlude to maintain excitement and liveliness
Hold you tight, got to feed your soul
An expression of love and joy, compelling someone to enjoy life
With all my might
With all my strength and energy
I've to squeeze you
An expression of affection, with the intent to make someone feel loved
Hold you tight because I love you so
An expression of love and a call to let oneself loose
Baby, huh, give it up, uh, all right
Reiterating the message to let oneself loose and enjoy life
Turn it loose
A call to let go of one's inhibitions and enjoy life
No, no, no, no, no, no
Expressing disagreement or refusal to an idea or suggestion
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: CHARLES BOBBITT, CHARLES FRED BOBBITT
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