I Just Want To Make Love To You
The Rolling Stones Lyrics


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I don't want you be no slave
I don't want you work all day
I don't want 'cause I'm sad and blue
I just want to make love to you, baby
Love to you, baby
Love to you, baby
Love to you
I don't want you cook my bread
I don't want you make my bed
I don't want your money too
I just want to make love to you, baby
Love to you, baby
Love to you, baby
Love to you

Well I can tell by the way that you twitch and walk
See by the way that you baby talk
Know by the way that you treat your man
I can love you, baby, till the night train

I don't want you wash my clothes
I don't want you leave the home
I don't want 'cause I'm sad and blue
I just want to make love to you, baby
Love to you, baby
Love to you, baby
Love to you

Yeah

I don't want you wash my clothes
I don't want you leave the home
I don't want 'cause I'm sad and blue
I just want to make love to you, baby
Love to you, baby
Love to you, baby
Sweet love to you, baby
Love to you, baby
I just want to make love to you, baby
Love to you, baby
Love to you, baby
Love to you




I just, I just want ot make love to you, baby
I just want to make love

Overall Meaning

The Rolling Stones's song "I Just Want to Make Love to You" is a classic blues-rock track that portrays desire and primal thirst, akin to the traditional blues genre. The lyrics express a clear message about the singer's desire to make love to a woman, rather than have her work for him, cook his bread, or wash his clothes. The singer wants to connect with her on a carnal level, and nothing more.


The song carries a sense of aggression and possessiveness, perhaps representing the male-dominated society of the time. The repeated lines of "love to you, baby" speak to the intense desire and attraction that the singer feels towards the woman, although it can also be interpreted as objectification.


The song was a cover of the original song by Willie Dixon, one of the most significant figures in blues music. The Rolling Stones version was recorded in 1964, and it became a massive hit, reaching the top ten in the UK charts. Its success helped to increase the popularity of blues music and establish The Rolling Stones as one of the iconic bands of the time.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want you be no slave
I don't want you to feel like you have to serve me or do anything you don't want to do


I don't want you work all day
I don't want you to exhaust yourself with work or feel like you have to work long hours to please me


I don't want 'cause I'm sad and blue
I'm not asking for anything from you because of my own sadness or depression


I just want to make love to you, baby
All I want is to express my love for you physically and intimately


Love to you, baby
There's nothing but love in my feelings for you


Well I can tell by the way that you twitch and walk
I can see from your movements and the way you carry yourself that you are someone I desire


See by the way that you baby talk
Even the way you speak in a babyish manner is endearing to me


Know by the way that you treat your man
I can tell by how you treat your partner that you value and are capable of emotional intimacy


I can love you, baby, till the night train
I will love you passionately and unconditionally until the end of time


I don't want you cook my bread
I don't want you to feel obligated to cook for me or take care of me in any specific way


I don't want you make my bed
I don't expect you to be responsible for making my sleeping arrangements


I don't want your money too
I'm not interested or invested in your financial situation


Yeah
An expression of agreement or contentment


I don't want you wash my clothes
I don't expect you to do my laundry or handle my personal hygiene


I don't want you leave the home
I don't want to restrict your freedom to go where you want or do what you want


Sweet love to you, baby
My love for you is tender, genuine, and heartfelt


I just, I just want to make love to you, baby
All I want is to express this love physically and intimately




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Willie Dixon

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Greg Halder


on 2000 Light Years From Home

Totally underrated track and album..

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