Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On 💖

About the song Let’s Get It On

“Let’s Get It On” is a soul ballad written by Marvin Gaye and Norman Whitfield and released in 1973. The song became one of the biggest hits of Gaye’s career, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topping the charts in several other countries.

The song is characterized by its smooth and sensual melody, catchy rhythm, and suggestive lyrics that explore themes of intimacy and desire. Gaye’s impassioned vocals and the song’s lush orchestration create an atmosphere of sensuality and longing.

“Let’s Get It On” has become a timeless classic and a staple of soul music. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston. It has also been featured in numerous films and television shows, including “The Breakfast Club”, “Boogie Nights”, and “The Love Guru”.

Here are some additional facts about the song:

• The song was originally written for Gaye’s album “What’s Going On”, but it was not included on the album due to its explicit content.
• The song was written in two days.
• The song was banned by some radio stations due to its suggestive lyrics.
• The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1974.

“Let’s Get It On” is a classic piece of soul music that has stood the test of time. Its ability to evoke feelings of intimacy and longing makes it a timeless anthem of love and desire.

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Let’s Get It On 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)