I Need Your Body
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I look you up and down every time you pass my way
Baby, don't you realize just what you do to me
Oh, I'm so hypnotized, I can't hardly see
If you ever want to need someone
I forever want to be the only one in your life
(I need your body) Oh, baby
(I need your body) Oh, darlin'
I forever want to be the only one in your life
(I need your body) Yeah, yeah, yeah
If you're free tonight I'd love to take you home
You understand that I don't want to spend the night alone
It would be like paradise makin' love to you, yeah
Well, don't you think it's time I got into you, whoa, oh, oh
If you ever want to need someone
I forever want to be the only one in your life
(I need your body) Yeah, yeah
(I need your body) Oh, darlin'
If you ever want to need someone
I forever want to be the only one in your life
(I need your body) Yeah, yeah
Why don't you stay with me, I'm livin' in a fantasy, yeah
Oh, tell me what you want, tell what you need
Why don't you stay-stay with me, I'm livin' in a fantasy, yeah
Girl, tell me what you want, tell what you need, oh, oh, oh
If you ever want to need someone
I forever want to be the only one in your life
(I need your body) Yeah, baby
(I need your body) Oh, darlin'
If you ever want to need someone
I want to be in your life
(I need your body) Oh, baby
(I need your body), oh, darlin'
You're so bad, baby, I want to be in your life
(I need your body) Uh-huh
(I need your body) Don't walk away, baby
I want to be in your life
(I need your body)
(I need your body) Oh, baby
(I need your body)
(I need your body) Oh, baby
You know, it's not every day (I need your body)
That you meet someone (I need your body) who has everything (Oh, darlin')
Come here, baby (I need your body)
Somethin' I want, something I want to say (I need your body) (Oh, darlin')
I think I love you, darlin'
Alright (I need your body)
(I need your body) You look so good to me (Oh, baby)
You look so good to me, baby
Alright (I need your body)
(I need your body) (Oh, baby)
(I need your body)
(I need your body)
The Isley Brothers’ song, “I Need Your Body” is a mid-80s R&B track that speaks about love, desire, and passion. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been mesmerized by a woman he encounters frequently. He admits to looking her up and down every time she passes by, implying that he finds her attractive. The artist adds that he would like to have a relationship with her and be the only man in her life. The song progresses as he narrates his request for her to spend time with him, promising that it would be like paradise to make love to her. The chorus reiterates his desire for her body by repeating the line, “I need your body.”
The lyrics display elements of seduction and being captivated by the beauty of another. The artist’s delivery is smooth and rhythmic, which reflects the genre of R&B. The use of background vocals and percussion allows the song to have a groove while the lyrics expose his need for intimacy. Interestingly, the song’s lyrics suggest that the artist is more concerned about physical pleasure than an emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, I seen you around almost every day
I have noticed you in my surroundings almost every day
I look you up and down every time you pass my way
Every time you walk by me, I gaze at you from top to bottom
Baby, don't you realize just what you do to me
Darling, do you not comprehend the effect you have on me?
Oh, I'm so hypnotized, I can't hardly see
I am so captivated by you, it is difficult for me to think clearly
If you ever want to need someone
If you ever find yourself wanting someone to rely on
I forever want to be the only one in your life
I want to be the sole person in your life for all eternity
(I need your body) Oh, baby
I require your physical presence, oh darling
(I need your body) Oh, darlin'
I urgently need you to be with me, my love
If you're free tonight I'd love to take you home
If you do not have any plans this evening, I would be delighted to escort you to your dwelling
You understand that I don't want to spend the night alone
You comprehend that I desire not to be alone for the night
It would be like paradise makin' love to you, yeah
It would be an ecstatic experience making love to you, indeed
Well, don't you think it's time I got into you, whoa, oh, oh
Do you not believe it is about time that I enter your life, oh my
Why don't you stay with me, I'm livin' in a fantasy, yeah
Why not remain with me, for I am existing in a dream world, yes
Oh, tell me what you want, tell what you need
Oh, express to me your wants, communicate to me your needs
Why don't you stay-stay with me, I'm livin' in a fantasy, yeah
Why not remain with me, for I am existing in a dream world, yes
Girl, tell me what you want, tell what you need, oh, oh, oh
My dear, share with me your desires, Please describe to me your necessities
If you ever want to need someone
If you ever find yourself wanting someone to rely on
I forever want to be the only one in your life
I want to be the sole person in your life for all eternity
(I need your body) Yeah, baby
I require your physical presence, yeah, baby
(I need your body) Oh, darlin'
I urgently need you to be with me, my love
You're so bad, baby, I want to be in your life
You are so irresistible, darling, I need to be a part of your existence
(I need your body) Uh-huh
Yes, I need your body
(I need your body) Don't walk away, baby
Do not leave, honey, I need you here, physically
I think I love you, darlin'
I believe I am in love with you, my dear
(I need your body)
I require your physical presence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JASPER, CHRISTOPHER H JASPER, ERNIE ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY
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