Send It to Me
The Rolling Stones
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I think I had enough You know religion, it's tough It's a state of mind I don't need it! I'm sending a letter To my mother I need some loving Send it to me I lost my lover Unfaithful lover I need some money Send it to me I need consoling Your boy's feeling lonely Describe her for me Send it to me Send it to me Send it to me Send it to me Send it to me If she can't travel I can take the mule train I can take the aeroplane Send it to me So here I'm begging you Begging you, begging you Down on my knees Baby, please, please, please You, you, you got to send it Send it, send it, send it to me Send her, oh, send her to me You got to send her Send her to me Send her to me Send her to me Yeah, I'm sending a letter To my sister In Australia Sister Marie An' she got no doctor No sense of [Incomprehensible] That needs my loving Send it to me Send it to me Send it to me Send it to me Send it to me She won't have to watch her step She won't have to relocate I guarantee her personal security She don't have to be five foot ten Or blond or brunette She don't have to be no social hostess Send her She may work in a factory Right next door to me In my fantasy Send her to me Send her to me Send her to me Send her to me Send her to me She could be Romanian She could be Bubarian She could be Albanian She could be Hungarian She might be Ukrainian She could be Australian She could be the Alien Send her to me Send her to me Send her to me Send her to me Send her to me
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Written by: Mick Jagger Keith Richards Richards, Mick Jagger
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Send It to Me" is featured on The Rolling Stones' 1980 album "Emotional Rescue."
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Reggae InfluenceThe song showcases the band's dabbling in reggae music, following in the wake of successful reggae-tinged hits like "Cherry Oh Baby."
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Songwriting CreditsLike majority of Rolling Stones' tracks, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have been credited with writing "Send It to Me."
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Additional ContributorsRolling Stones members Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood also contributed their musical prowess to the making of this track.
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Critical Reception“Send It to Me" was generally well-received by fans and critics despite not being released as a single from "Emotional Rescue".
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ThemesLyrically, this track touches on themes of love and desire for a woman who is somewhere else in the world.
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Song RankingAlthough it isn't among The Rolling Stones' most popular tracks, "Send It to Me" still enjoys its status as a beloved deep cut from the band's discography.
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Non-SingleWhile "Emotional Rescue" spawned three singles, "Send It to Me" wasn't one of them, but it remains a notable track on the album due to its distinctive reggae sound.
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Live PerformancesThe song is rarely performed in The Rolling Stones’ concerts, which for fans makes its inclusion in a setlist a particular treat.
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Production ClassificationThe song's production is characterized by its blend of rock and reggae, which was a daring and experimental move on The Rolling Stones' part during that period of their career.
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