You Can't Hurry Love
D. L. Byron Lyrics
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I need to find, find someone to call mine,
But mama said you can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
It's a game of give and take.
You can't hurry love,
No, you just have to wait,
No matter how long it takes;
But how many heartaches must I stand
Before I find a love to let me live again.
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on,
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's almost gone,
I remember mama said,
You can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
It's a game of give and take.
How long must I wait how much more can I take,
Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break?
No, I can't bear to live my life alone.
I grow impatient for a love to call my own,
But when I feel that I, I can't go on,
These precious words keeps me hanging on,
I remember mama said,
Can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
it's a game of give and take.
You can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
It's a game of give and take
No matter how long it takes.
No love, love don't come easy,
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
Soft voice to talk to me at night,
For some tender arms to hold me tight.
I keep waiting; I keep on waiting,
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy when mama said
You can't hurry love no,
You just have to wait,
She said trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes.
You can't hurry love
You just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take.
The lyrics to D. L. Byron's song, "You Can't Hurry Love," convey a feeling that anyone who has ever searched for love can relate to. The singer sings about his need for love to ease his mind and find someone to call his own, but his mother reminds him that love cannot be rushed. She tells him that love is a game of give and take, and that he must be patient and trust in the process. The singer continues to question how many heartaches he must endure before finding love, but he remembers his mother's words and hangs on, waiting for that soft voice to talk to him at night and the tender arms to hold him tight.
The lyrics of "You Can't Hurry Love" are not only relatable, but they also hold profound truth. Love truly does take time, effort, and patience. The song underscores that love is a give and take process, and it cannot be rushed. It reminds listeners that although the search for love can be difficult and sometimes painful, it is worth it in the end. It also highlights the importance of having someone to lean on during difficult times, like the singer's mother.
Line by Line Meaning
I need love, love to ease my mind,
The singer is feeling anxious and needs love to feel calm.
I need to find, find someone to call mine,
The singer wants to find someone they can be in a relationship with.
But mama said you can't hurry love,
The singer's mother gave them advice that love cannot be rushed.
No you just have to wait,
The singer needs to be patient and wait for love.
She said love don't come easy,
Love is not easy to find.
It's a game of give and take.
Relationships require effort and compromise from both partners.
But how many heartaches must I stand
The singer has experienced heartbreak in the past.
Before I find a love to let me live again.
The singer is hoping to find a love that will make them feel alive again.
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on,
The singer is struggling and feels like giving up, but they are holding on.
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's almost gone,
The singer feels weak and exhausted.
You can't hurry love,
The refrain repeats the advice given by the singer's mother.
No, you just have to wait,
Patience is key in finding love.
You gotta trust, give it time,
The singer needs to trust that love will come to them and wait for it.
No matter how long it takes;
The length of time it takes to find love is unpredictable.
How long must I wait how much more can I take,
The singer is starting to lose hope in finding love.
Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break?
The singer is afraid of being alone forever.
No, I can't bear to live my life alone.
The singer does not want to spend their life alone.
I grow impatient for a love to call my own,
The singer is becoming more and more eager to find a partner.
But when I feel that I, I can't go on,
The singer is experiencing a moment of weakness.
These precious words keeps me hanging on,
The advice given by the singer's mother is keeping them motivated.
Can't hurry love,
The refrain repeats the advice given by the singer's mother.
No you just have to wait,
Patience is key in finding love.
She said trust, give it time
The singer needs to trust that love will come to them and wait for it.
No matter how long it takes.
The length of time it takes to find love is unpredictable.
No love, love don't come easy,
Finding love is difficult and requires effort.
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
Despite the difficulties, the singer continues to wait for love.
Soft voice to talk to me at night,
The singer is looking for someone to talk to intimately.
For some tender arms to hold me tight.
The singer is looking for someone to physically comfort them.
I keep waiting; I keep on waiting,
The singer is patiently waiting for love.
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy when mama said
Despite their efforts, waiting for love is not an easy task.
You can't hurry love no,
The refrain repeats the advice given by the singer's mother.
You just have to wait,
Patience is key in finding love.
She said trust, give it time
The singer needs to trust that love will come to them and wait for it.
No matter how long it takes.
The length of time it takes to find love is unpredictable.
You can't hurry love
The refrain repeats the advice given by the singer's mother.
It's a game of give and take.
Relationships require effort and compromise from both partners.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Why isn't this guy more famous? This is awesome!
@Painless50
This is an awesome cover of a great song.
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This version kicks ass
@MBGordon
The best version of the song....
@jamuga60
Yeah it's fucking awesome...........................
@m.sloane5476
I am glad you said that. I have thought so for years too.
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Gods blessed the 70s.🙂
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@elbafortis4436
Great Supremes Cover!
@jamuga60
I need luv luv to ease my mind.