Machine Gun
The Isley Brothers · Other Songs - The Isley Brothers
I could not speak a word
My tongue was tied in giant knots
And I felt so disturbed
At the feeling rushing through me
The heat inside my veins
At the way my nerve ends tingle
Every time you call my name
I've got a lust ignited fever
And I can't put out the flame
Next time that I saw you
I felt so at ease
You had a languid disposition
I had an willingness to please
And your candy apple red lips
Full of violets and sex
Had me harder than a coal train
Had my collar wringing wet
Now I'm gonna crash and burn
But I'm not finished yet
My heart is pounding like a big bass drum
Excited at the thought I might get me some
Lick it off my fingers
Taste it on my tongue
Love you little baby like a machine gun
You're a symphony of elegance
A masterpiece of grace
And animated work of art
Who's acquired a taste
For the flesh of weaker lovers
Lie down on their backs
To be ridden at your leisure
And be taken off like hats
I'm not here for you to walk on
And I'm not your welcome mat
My heart is pounding like a big bass drum
Excited at the thought I might get me some
Lick it off my fingers
Taste it on my tongue
Love you little baby like a machine gun
A machine gun, yeah
The first time that I saw you
I could not speak a word
My tongue was tied in giant knots
And I felt so disturbed
At the feeling rushing through me
The heat inside my veins
At the way my nerve ends tingle
Every time you call my name
I've got a lust ignited fever
And I can't put out the flame
My heart is pounding like a big bass drum
Excited at the thought I might get me some
Lick it off my fingers
Taste it on my tongue
Love you little baby like a machine gun
Ma-ma-ma-machine gun
Machine...
Machine Gun - The Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers' "Machine Gun" stands as a quintessential example of their mid-to-late 1960s soul and R&B output, blending the group's signature vocal harmonies with a driving, upbeat rhythm. Recorded during a period when the Isleys were navigating the transition from their earlier Motown roots to their own independent label, the track exemplifies the genre's evolution toward funk and psychedelic influences. The song features the brothers' characteristic interplay between lead vocals and the distinctive backing choir, delivering a message of urgency and passion that resonated with audiences of the era. As part of their broader discography, "Machine Gun" reflects the group's ability to craft catchy, danceable records that balanced commercial appeal with artistic expression, cementing their legacy as one of the most influential vocal groups in American music history.