About the song
Marvin Gaye, the “Prince of Soul,” has always been known for his ability to delve deep into the human experience, exploring love, loss, and social issues with unparalleled honesty. However, his 1973 album, *Let’s Get It On*, marked a departure from his previous work, diving headfirst into a realm that was both taboo and undeniably alluring: sexuality.
Released in the midst of a cultural shift, *Let’s Get It On* arrived at a time when societal attitudes towards love and intimacy were evolving. The album’s title track, a sultry and seductive ballad, became an instant anthem, capturing the spirit of the era and ushering in a new era of sexual liberation. Gaye’s smooth vocals, combined with the album’s infectious funk grooves, created a sound that was both provocative and irresistible.
Beyond its musical appeal, *Let’s Get It On* is a testament to Gaye’s artistic evolution. Having already achieved immense success with socially conscious albums like *What’s Going On*, Gaye used this project to explore a different side of himself. The album’s sexually suggestive lyrics and explicit themes were a bold departure from the more conventional soul music of the time. However, Gaye’s approach was far from gratuitous. He infused his songs with a sense of spiritual healing, suggesting that love and intimacy could be a powerful force for personal growth and transformation.
The album’s impact was undeniable. *Let’s Get It On* not only propelled Gaye to new heights of popularity but also helped to redefine the boundaries of soul music. Its influence can be heard in the work of countless R&B artists who followed in his footsteps. The album’s legacy extends far beyond its commercial success, serving as a landmark recording that captured the spirit of its time and continues to resonate with listeners today.
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Lyrics
… I’ve been really tryin’, baby
Tryin’ to hold back this feeling for so long
And if you feel like I feel, baby
Then, c’mon, oh, c’mon, whoa
… Let’s get it on
Ah, baby, let’s get it on
Let’s love, baby
Let’s get it on, sugar
Let’s get it on, woo hoo
… We’re all sensitive people
With so much to give
Understand me, sugar (ooh ooh)
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, oh baby
… Ooh don’t you know how sweet and wonderful life can be ooh (let me love you)
I’m asking you baby to get it on with me ooh ooh (let me love you)
I ain’t gonna worry (let me love you)
I ain’t gonna push, won’t push you baby (let me love you)
So c’mon, c’mon, c’mon, c’mon, c’mon, baby
Stop beatin’ ’round the bush, hey
… Let’s get it on (ooh ooh)
Let’s get it on (ooh ooh)
You know what I’m talkin’ ’bout
C’mon, baby, hey, hey
Let your love come out
If you believe in love
Let’s get it on, ooh
Let’s get it on, baby
This minute, oh yeah
Let’s get it on
Please, please get it on
… I know and you know what I’ve been dreaming of, don’t you baby? (ah, ah, ah, ah)
My whole body makes that feelin’ of love, I’m happy (my body wants ya, my body wants ya)
I ain’t gonna worry, no I ain’t gonna push (ah)
I won’t push you baby, woo (ah ah)
… C’mon, c’mon, c’mon, c’mon, c’mon, darlin’
Stop beatin’ ’round the bush
Oh, gonna get it on (ooh, ooh)
Threatenin’ you, baby (ooh, ooh)
I wanna get it on (ooh, ooh)
You don’t have to worry that it’s wrong (ooh, ooh)
If the spirit moves ya (ooh, ooh)
Let me groove ya good (ooh, ooh)
Let your love come down (ooh, ooh)
Oh, get it on
… C’mon, baby (ooh, ooh)
Do you know the meaning? (ooh, ooh)
I’ve been sanctified (ooh, ooh), hey hey
Girl, you give me good feeling (ooh, ooh) (so good)
So good, somethin’ like sanctified (ooh, ooh)
… Oh dear I, baby (ooh, ooh)
Nothing wrong with love (ooh, ooh)
If you want to love me just let your self go (ooh, ooh)
Oh baby, let’s get it on (ooh, ooh)