Gimme Some Lovin'
The spencer Davis group feat. Steve Winwood Lyrics
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Twenty people knocking 'cause they're wanting some more
Let me in, baby, I don't know what you've got
But you'd better take it easy, 'cause this place is hot
So glad we made it, so glad we made it
You got to gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' every day
Well, I feel so good, everything is sounding hot
Better take it easy, 'cause the place is on fire
Been a hard day and I don't know what to do
Wait a minute, baby, it could happen to you
So glad we made it, so glad we made it
You got to gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' every day
Well, I feel so good, everybody's getting higher
Better take it easy, 'cause the place is on fire
Been a hard day, nothing went too good
Now I'm gonna relax, honey, everybody should
So glad we made it, so glad we made it
You got to gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' every day
The lyrics to "Gimme Some Lovin'" express the feeling of being at a wild party or club, where the energy is high and everyone is eager for more. The singer's "temperature's rising" and "feet hit the floor" as they try to navigate the chaos around them, with "twenty people knocking" at the door for entry. They're not entirely sure what's going on, but they can tell that the atmosphere is intense and they need to brace themselves.
As the song progresses, the singer starts to relax and enjoy themselves, getting caught up in the excitement of it all. They feel "so good, everything is sounding hot", and are urged to "gimme some lovin' every day" by the chorus. This phrase is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that the singer craves the intense emotions and experiences that come with partying. They've had a hard day, but now that they're here, they want to let loose and have a good time.
Overall, "Gimme Some Lovin'" captures the thrill and excitement of being in a crowded, energetic space where anything can happen. The lyrics emphasize the physical and emotional sensations of partying, as well as the desire to be surrounded by other people who are also letting loose and enjoying themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, my temperature's rising and my feet hit the floor
I am feeling excited and energetic as soon as I wake up
Twenty people knocking 'cause they're wanting some more
There are many people outside who want to come in and be part of this energy
Let me in, baby, I don't know what you've got
I am intrigued by the atmosphere and want to be a part of it
But you'd better take it easy, 'cause this place is hot
Be careful because the excitement can be overwhelming
Well, I feel so good, everything is sounding hot
I am experiencing intense pleasure and the environment around me is energizing
Better take it easy, 'cause the place is on fire
Things are heating up and it's important to stay grounded
Been a hard day and I don't know what to do
I've had a tough day and I am unsure how to cope
Wait a minute, baby, it could happen to you
Take a pause and realize that anyone can have a bad day
Well, I feel so good, everybody's getting higher
I am feeling ecstatic and the energy around me is contagious
Been a hard day, nothing went too good
I had a challenging day and things didn't go as planned
Now I'm gonna relax, honey, everybody should
It's time to unwind and enjoy the moment, everyone should do the same
So glad we made it, so glad we made it
We are grateful for being here and experiencing this
You got to gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin'
Give me your love and energy
Gimme some lovin' every day
I want to experience this energy every day
Lyrics Ā© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVE WINWOOD, MUFF WINWOOD, SPENCER DAVIES
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Spencer Davis, the leader of a rock group that had some of the most propulsive and enduring hits of the 1960s, including āGimme Some Lovinā,ā āIām a Manā and āKeep On Runningā ā all sung not by him but by a teenage Steve Winwood ā died Monday October 19, 2020, in Los Angeles. He was 81.
The cause was pneumonia, Bob Birk, his booking agent and friend, said, adding that Davis had been hospitalized for the last week.
Davis co-wrote āGimme Some Lovinā,ā his groupās biggest hit. He played rhythm guitar in the band and occasionally sang lead vocals, lending his baritone voice mostly to blues-oriented material and never to the bandās hit singles.
NIGEL WILLMOTT
This is not only one of the most memorable tracks of the 1960's (the zenith of the 45 single); it's one of the bests tracks in the history of popular music.
Steve's Model Railroad Build
Little Stevie first sang this at age 16. Insane...
george wash
100% agree Steve Winwood + SPENCER DAVIS perfect kick ass combination !š£š„
Chaz Mann
Steve Winwood's voice always sounded like it was coming from far away, in an otherworldly, stupendous way. The distintinctive voice you know in a single note and so impossibly young here; like we ALL were back then. We were lucky kids!
stephen martin
@Stacy Ward Was only 18 then!
Steve's Model Railroad Build
@Ronald Gall He was compared to Ray Charles, but his tone is higher.
Amy Grugan
Actually he was 15!
Michael Hughes
Spot on. On everything. It ducks getting old. It's good to have the experiences of our generation, when life was REAL, for better or worse, it was reality based. AI is the "devil" but you have to be our age to recognize it.
H Mackie
try to sing like donal duck...that's steve Winwood
not saying he sounds like Donald am saying that's how we sing to come close
Chris D'Arcy
Over half a century later I'm still reminded daily of how fortunate we were to have these masterpieces ringing in our teenage ears.