Give It to Me Baby
Rick James
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When I came home last night You wouldn't make love to me You went fast to sleep You wouldn't even talk to me You said I'm so crazy Coming home intoxicated I said I just wanna love you I just wanna love you baby That is why I'm so elated C'mon girl, give it to me baby Give it to me baby Give it to me baby (give it to me baby), I betcha I'll make you hot till you've had enough Give it to me baby (give it to me baby) Just give it to me baby Give it to me baby (give it to me baby), I betcha I'll make you hot till you've had enough Give it to me Give me that stuff that funk that sweet that funky stuff (say what) (Give it to me) Give me that stuff that funk that sweet that funky stuff (say what) Give it to me, give it to me Give it to me, give it to me Give me that stuff That sweet, funky stuff Yoh ho, aw (Give to me, baby) When I was high as the sky Out all night just dancing You say let's go home (c'mon Rick, I'm tired, let's go home) That's the time I start romancin' You say "how can I love you?" (how can I love you, baby?) "When your body keeps on moving" I say "wait til I squeeze you" (oh) Maybe then you'll start to groovin' (c'mon girl) Give it to me baby (give it to me baby) Give it to me baby (give it to me baby), I betcha I'll make you hot like you had enough Give it to me baby (give it to me baby) Just give it to me baby Give it to me baby (give it to me baby), I betcha I'll make you hot like you had enough Give it to me Give me that stuff that funk that sweet that funky stuff (say what) (Give it to me) Give me that stuff that funk that sweet that funky stuff (say what) Give it to me, give it to me Give it to me, give it to me Give me that stuff That sweet, funky stuff Yoh ho, aw (Hey Girl) Give it to me what you say Give it to me what you say (Give it to me) what you say (Give it to me) what you say (Hey girl) Give it to me what you say Give it to me what you say Give it to me Give it to me (hey girl) Give it to me what you say Give it to me what you say Give it to me Give it to me (hey, girl) Give it to me what you say Give it to me right away Give it to me Give it to me (hey, girl) Give it to me what you say Give it to me what you say Give it to me
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Written by: Rick James
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14 facts about this song
Music Style"Give It to Me Baby" is primarily a funk song, which is the genre that Rick James is known for.
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Release DateThe song was released on February 20, 1981.
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Album"Give It to Me Baby" is the lead single from Rick James' fifth album titled "Street Songs."
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Chart PerformanceThe song did well on the charts, peaking at number one on the Billboard R&B singles chart and number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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RecordingJames provided all the vocals, instrumentation, and arrangements for the song.
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Background SingersThe Temptations, who were label-mates of Rick James at Motown Records, provided the background vocals in the song.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics depict a man’s frustration when his woman does not consent to sex, typical of Rick James' raw and provocative style of songwriting.
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Pop CultureThe song has been featured in several films and television shows including "Superbad," "Thirteen," and "The Cable Guy" among others.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song was one of the first videos by a black artist to get regular airplay on MTV.
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Sampling"Give It to Me Baby" has been sampled by many artists across various genres, most notably by MC Hammer in his song "U Can't Touch This."
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AwardsIn 1982, "Give It to Me Baby" was nominated for an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Single.
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Live PerformanceRick James typically performed "Give It to Me Baby" as part of his live concerts, and it became one of his signature songs.
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Musical InfluenceThe song has been cited as an influence on funk-influenced music that came after it, including the work of artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers and Mars Volta.
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Cover VersionsFew artists like the Punk Funk band "Dope" and Bassist "Victor Wooten" have covered the song.
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