She Gimme Lovin'
Sweet · Off The Record [1977]
Torturin' me with desire
And when we part
Emptimess puts out the fire
Walkin' down the street, there's nobody there
Cry in my sleep
As long as I'm with her I don't care
She gimme lovin' (lovin')
Lovin' (lovin'), gimme lovin' (lovin')
Lovin' like I never had
Lovin' (lovin'), gimme lovin' (lovin')
Lovin' like I never had
Child in the night
I'll always be by aside
Beatin' all night
Our lives will forever be tight
Shoutin' my name whenever I'm with her
Crying out loud
Whenever I break I don't care
She gimme lovin' (lovin')
Lovin' (lovin'), gimme lovin' (lovin')
Lovin' like I never had
Lovin' (lovin'), gimme lovin' (lovin')
Lovin' like I never had
Ooh, if she won't let me free
I'm never fall asleep
Wanna be inside her
Ooh, she won' t say I'm her man
She'll never understand
Somehow I'm inside her
She gives me love, love, love
Oh baby, oh a little love, love, love, love, love
Give me some love, oh I've gotta give you love
Give me some love
She gave me love that I'm allright
She Gimme Lovin'
Released in 1977 on the album Off The Record, She Gimme Lovin' captures Sweet at a pivotal moment in their career. By this era, the British rock group had evolved from their early bubblegum pop roots into a harder-edged sound, blending rock and roll energy with sophisticated arrangements. This track exemplifies their ability to craft catchy, radio-friendly anthems that balanced melodic hooks with driving rhythms. While the band is often celebrated for their massive stadium hits, recordings from this period demonstrate their versatility and enduring appeal within the rock genre. The song remains a testament to the group's songwriting prowess and their capacity to deliver spirited performances that defined late seventies British rock.