Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On: A Soulful Exploration of Love and Desire
In the pantheon of soul music, Marvin Gaye stands as a towering figure. His rich baritone voice and poignant lyrics have etched themselves indelibly onto the genre’s landscape. Among his vast repertoire, Let’s Get It On holds a special place, a song that ignited controversy upon release but has since become a recognized classic.
Background
Released in 1973, the song marked a turning point in Gaye’s career, showcasing a shift towards a more explicit exploration of love and desire.
Let’s Get It On broke new ground with its suggestive lyrics and sultry groove. The song opens with three now-iconic wah-wah guitar notes, immediately setting the mood for a passionate encounter.
Gaye’s vocals are smooth and seductive, weaving a tapestry of desire throughout the song. Despite the explicit nature of the lyrics, there’s an undeniable tenderness present, an invitation to intimacy rather than mere objectification.
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Lyrics
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I’ve been really tryin’, babyTryin’ to hold back this feeling for so longAnd if you feel like I feel, babyThen, c’mon, oh, c’mon, whoaLet’s get it onAh, baby, let’s get it onLet’s love, babyLet’s get it on, sugarLet’s get it on, woo hooWe’re all sensitive peopleWith so much to giveUnderstand me, sugar (ooh ooh)Since we’ve got to be hereLet’s liveI love youThere’s nothing wrong with meLoving you, baby no noAnd giving yourself to me can never be wrongIf the love is true, oh babyOoh 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, babyStop beatin’ ’round the bush, heyLet’s get it on (ooh ooh)Let’s get it on (ooh ooh)You know what I’m talkin’ ’boutC’mon, baby, hey, heyLet your love come outIf you believe in loveLet’s get it on, oohLet’s get it on, babyThis minute, oh yeahLet’s get it onPlease, please get it on