About the Song
Background
- Album: “Come Get to This” appears on Marvin Gaye’s legendary 1973 album Let’s Get It On. This marks a turning point in his career with its sensual tone and socially conscious themes.
- Creation: The song’s initial demo existed as far back as 1970, during the What’s Going On era. However, it was further developed and released in 1973.
- Reception: The single was a significant hit, reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the R&B charts.
Themes
- Sensuality and Desire: This is the central and most obvious theme. Marvin Gaye delivers a smooth and seductive invitation to intimacy. The lyrics express a longing for connection and physical fulfillment.
- Liberation: The song aligns with the sexual liberation movement prevalent during the era. It presents desire in a way that’s unapologetic and frank.
- Social Commentary (Subtle): While the focus is pleasure, hints of social awareness echo from Gaye’s earlier work. Some interpret the song as a call for social and personal liberation, a space for genuine connection in a world of turmoil.
Overall
“Come Get To This” encapsulates Gaye’s ability to blend sensual themes with deeper social and personal undercurrents. It’s a potent expression of desire as well as a call to liberation and genuine connection.
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Lyric
AhGirl, you’ve been gone away a real long time (ah)I nearly went out of my mind, waiting on (ah)I miss your lovin’ when you left, baby you did (ah)Ah baby, come here, let me caress you (ah)Ah ah baby your letters, ah tell me what you missed (ah)Come here, sugar, and get to this (ah)Ah baby, I want you hereI want to do something freaky to you (ah)I want you to feel just what I felt ahAh baby, come get to this
Ooh remember, baby, how you made me feel just like a kingAh, I’ve been waiting baby (ah)I’m ready for you to start doin’ the things (ah)I’m trying to blow your mind (ah)You’re so fine, so petite, oh candy sweet (ah)Ah, I’ve been waitingCome here, come here, baby, get to this (ah)
Yeah yeah yeah yeah (ooh)Sweet love, sweet love, oh so goodGet back here from the depths, we have to get back (ooh)Oh, nothin’s changed, you’re still sweet as the mornin’ rain (ooh) (woo woo)And I’m standin’ ready to (ooh)Love you, babe, make it good to you (ooh)
Ooh I need your loveDon’t make me wait, I can’t wait (ooh)Oh I’m so impatient for your loveCome here, sweet sweet baby, get to this
Girl, I know you’ve been gone a long timeYou nearly blew my mind, baby (girl)Girl, you’ve been gone for so longI’m so glad, babe, glad that you’re home, oh babyOoh-ee-ooh