Let's Get It On – English Lyrics

• By: Marvin Gaye

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the soulful depths of Marvin Gaye's iconic "Let's Get It On," a masterclass in expressing profound human desire and vulnerability through music. This song offers a rich tapestry of English lyrics to explore, from its seductive overtures to its deeper spiritual undertones, showcasing how language can convey layers of emotion—from raw passion to tender longing. Its smooth delivery and evocative phrasing make it an exceptional piece for understanding English in a sensual and poetic context, revealing the nuances of connection and intimacy.

[English]

(SENSUAL MUSIC)

♪ I'VE BEEN REALLY TRYING, BABY ♪

♪ TRYIN' TO HOLD BACK THIS FEELING FOR SO LONG ♪

♪ AND IF YOU FEEL LIKE I FEEL, BABY ♪

♪ THEN, C'MON, OH, C'MON, WHOO ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ OOH LET ME LOVE YOU ♪

♪ I AIN'T GONNA WORRY LET ME LOVE YOU ♪

♪ I AIN'T GONNA PUSH LET ME LOVE YOU ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ AH I KNOW AND YOU KNOW ♪

♪ WHAT I'VE BEEN DREAMING OF ♪

♪ DON'T YOU BABY AH, AH, AH, AH ♪

♪ I GOTTA HOLD YA MY WHOLE BODY ♪

♪ MY BODY WANTS YA, BABY MAKES THAT FEELIN' OF LOVE ♪

♪ I'M HAPPY MY BODY WANTS YA ♪

♪ I AIN'T GONNA WORRY, NO I AIN'T GONNA PUSH ♪

♪ I WON'T PUSH YOU BABY, WOO ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ HEY, HEY, GIRL, YOU GIVE ME GOOD FEELING ♪

♪ SO GOOD, SOMETHIN' LIKE SANCTIFIED ♪

♪ OH DEAR I, BABY ♪

♪ NOTHING WRONG WITH LOVE ♪

♪ IF YOU WANT TO LOVE ME JUST LET YOUR SELF GO ♪

♪ OH BABY, LET'S GET IT ON ♪