Let's Get It On – English Lyrics

• By: Marvin Gaye

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the soulful sounds of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" and discover how this iconic song blends sensuality with spirituality. A masterclass in rhythm and blues, this track offers a unique opportunity to learn English through its passionate lyrics and smooth delivery. Dive in to expand your vocabulary, understand nuanced expressions of love and desire, and appreciate the cultural impact of this timeless hit.

[English]

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, ooh, c'mon

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

...

We're all sensitive people

With so much to give

Understand me, sugar

Since we've 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

Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be

I'm asking you baby to get it on with me

...

I ain't gonna worry

I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby

So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby

Stop beatin' 'round the bush

Let's get it on

Let's get it on

You know what I'm talkin' 'bout

C'mon, baby

Let your love come out

If you believe in love

...

Let's get it on

Let's get it on, baby

This minute, oh yeah

Let's get it on

Please, let's get it on

...

C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby

...

Stop beatin' 'round the bush

Oh, gonna get it on

Threaten' you, baby

I wanna get it on

You don't have to worry that it's wrong

If the spirit moves ya

Let me groove ya good

Let your come down

...

Oh, get it on

C'mon, baby

...

Do you know the meaning?

I've been sanctified

Girl, you give me good feeling

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a strong affection for someone noun - a feeling of strong affection
sensitive /ˈsɛnsətɪv/ B2	adjective - easily hurt or offended
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - to freely transfer the possession of something to someone
live /lɪv/ A1	verb - to be alive
wrong /rɒŋ/ A2	adjective - not correct or true noun - an immoral or illegal act
sweet /swiːt/ B1	adjective - having a pleasant taste like sugar
wonderful /ˈwʌndərfʊl/ B1	adjective - inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death
worry /ˈwʌri/ B1	verb - to give way to anxiety or unease; allow one's mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - accept (something) as true; feel sure of the truth of
spirit /ˈspɪrɪt/ B2	noun - the nonphysical part of a person regarded as their true self and as capable of surviving physical death or separation
groove /ɡruːv/ B2	verb - to enjoy oneself
sanctified /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪd/ C1	adjective - made or declared holy; consecrated
meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ B1	noun - what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action

Key Grammar Structures

• I've been really tryin', baby

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ The phrase "I've been trying" indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

• If you feel like I feel, baby

  ➔ Conditional Sentences (Type 1)

  ➔ The structure "If you feel..." sets a condition for the action that follows.

• There's nothing wrong with me loving you

  ➔ Gerund as Subject/Object

  ➔ In this sentence, "loving you" acts as the object of the sentence.

• I ain't gonna worry

  ➔ Informal Contraction

  ➔ The phrase "ain't gonna" is an informal way of saying "am not going to".

• Let your love come out

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The phrase "Let your love come out" is a command or request.

• If the spirit moves ya

  ➔ Conditional Clauses

  ➔ This clause introduces a condition that affects the main action.

• Do you know the meaning?

  ➔ Interrogative Form

  ➔ The structure "Do you know...?" is used to ask a question.