The original members were Julius Hemphill (alto and soprano saxophone, flute), Oliver Lake (alto and soprano saxophone), Hamiet Bluiett (baritone saxophone, alto clarinet), and David Murray (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet). The first three had worked together as members of the Black Artists' Group in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1989, Hemphill left the group due to illness, and several saxophonists have filled his chair in the years since. The first of these was Arthur Blythe, followed by Eric Person, James Spaulding, and John Purcell.
The group principally recorded and performed as a saxophone quartet, usually with a lineup of two altos, tenor, and baritone (reflecting the composition of a classical string quartet), but were also joined occasionally by drummers, bassists, and other musicians.
Let's Get It On
World Saxophone Quartet Lyrics
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Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
And if you feel like I feel, baby
Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon
Let's get it on
Ah, baby, let's get it on
Let's love, baby
Let's get it on
We're all sensitive people
With so much to give
Understand me, sugar
Since we've got to be here
Let's live
I love you
There's nothing wrong with me
Loving you, baby no no
And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
If the love is true
Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be
I'm asking you baby to get it on with me
I ain't gonna worry
I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby
So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Let's get it on
Let's get it on
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
C'mon, baby
Let your love come out
If you believe in love
Let's get it on
Let's get it on, baby
This minute, oh yeah
Let's get it on
Please, let's get it on
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Oh, gonna get it on
Threaten' you, baby
I wanna get it on
You don't have to worry that it's wrong
If the spirit moves ya
Let me groove ya good
Let your love come down
Oh, get it on
C'mon, baby
Do you know the meaning?
I've been sanctified
Girl, you give me good feeling
I've been sanctified
The lyrics of Let's Get It On by World Saxophone Quartet are about a sensual and passionate relationship that the singer is trying to initiate with his partner. The first verse seems to show the singer expressing his desire to approach their relationship differently, saying that he has been trying to hold back his feelings for so long. The second verse is addressed to the partner, saying that they are both sensitive people with so much to give and that they should live their lives to the fullest. The chorus "Let's get it on" is a call to action, asking the partner to join the singer in their passion for one another.
In the third verse, the singer talks about the sweetness and wonderfulness of life, urging their partner not to beat around the bush, but to come forward and engage in a passionate relationship. The fourth verse talks about how there is nothing wrong with loving someone and giving oneself to another. The final verse shows that the singer feels sanctified by their partner and that being with them gives them a good feeling.
Overall, these lyrics are an invitation to engage in a passionate and sensual relationship with the person the singer is addressing. It's a song about desire, love, and intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been really tryin', baby
I have been working hard to restrain this emotion for a long time
Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
Trying to hold back this strong feeling for an extended period
And if you feel like I feel, baby
And if you are experiencing similar emotions as I am, my dear
Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon
Then, let's go for it, oh, let's go for it
Let's get it on
Let's start a romantic rendezvous
Ah, baby, let's get it on
Oh, darling, let's initiate this romantic experience
Let's love, baby
Let's engage in an affectionate relationship, my dear
Let's get it on, sugar
Let's start an intimate session, sweetheart
We're all sensitive people
We all are in tune with our emotions
With so much to give
We all have a lot of love to offer
Understand me, sugar
Comprehend me, my dear
Since we've got to be here
Since we are here, existing on this planet
Let's live
Let's make the most of our lives
I love you
I have strong romantic feelings for you
There's nothing wrong with me
There is nothing improper with my actions
Loving you, baby no no
Loving you, darling, is certainly not wrong
And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
Offering yourself romantically to me will not be incorrect
If the love is true
Assuming the love between us is genuine
Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be
Do you not comprehend how fantastic and amazing life could be
I'm asking you baby to get it on with me
I am requesting you, my dear, to commence intimacy with me
I ain't gonna worry
I will not fret or be anxious
I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby
I will not pressurize or urge you, my dear
So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
So please, please, please, please, please, my dear
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Stop delaying or being indecisive
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You comprehend my intentions
Let your love come out
Let your romantic feelings surface
If you believe in love
If you have faith in romance
Let's get it on
Let's initiate an intimate connection
Let's get it on, baby
Let's commence the romantic experience, my dear
This minute, oh yeah
Right now, without delay
Please, let's get it on
Please let's proceed with the romantic encounter
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Please, please, please, please, please, my sweetheart
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Stop delaying or being indecisive
Oh, gonna get it on
Oh, going to initiate an intimate relationship
Threaten' you, baby
I am not threatening you, my dear
I wanna get it on
I want to initiate a romantic encounter
You don't have to worry that it's wrong
You don't have to be concerned that it's improper
If the spirit moves ya
If you feel inclined
Let me groove ya good
Let me impress you romantically
Let your love come down
Let your romantic feelings surface
Oh, get it on
Oh, initiate an intimate encounter
C'mon, baby
Come on, my dear
Do you know the meaning?
Do you understand the implications?
I've been sanctified
I have been spiritually blessed
Girl, you give me good feeling
My dear, you provide me with strong positive emotions
I've been sanctified
I have been spiritually blessed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IKE TURNER
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