"Rub You the Right Way" is a song by American singer Johnny Gill, issued as the first single from his self-titled third album in March 1990.

The single was written and produced by James Harris III & Terry Lewis.

A remixed version of the song exists with a rap verse from CL Smooth.

According to Billboard, the song is about sex, more specifically a "man who offers to use his hands wisely during a night of lovin'.

[4][5] The single also peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart.