In 1959, Ross was brought to the attention of Milton Jenkins, the manager of the local doo-wop group The Primes, by Mary Wilson. Primes member Paul Williams convinced Jenkins to enlist Ross in the sister group The Primettes, which included Wilson, Florence Ballard and Betty McGlown.
In 1976, Billboard magazine named her the female entertainer of the century. In 1993, The Guinness Book Of World Records listed her as the most successful female artist ever (the title is now attributed to Madonna), partly due to her combined total of eighteen number-one singles, six of them recorded solo and the remaining dozen from her work with the Supremes.
Ross was also one of the few pop singers to find modest success in the acting world winning an Academy Award nomination for her role as Billie Holiday in the 1972 film, "Lady Sings the Blues" as well as having hits with other film roles such as "Mahogany", "Out of Darkness" and "Double Platinum", not to mention her role in "The Wiz".
Ross has been awarded many lifetime achievement accolades from many organizations and media outlets: she has been featured on BET, Soul Train, and awarded multiple times at the NAACP Image Awards, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2007 and given the Grammy Lifetime Achievement in 2011.
Ross' professional vocal collaborators have included the following during her career: Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Julio Iglesias, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Smokey Robinson, among many others.
Change Of Heart
Diana Ross Lyrics
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Every time I come near
I got a feeling the message
Is the one I don't want to hear
You can deny all you want to
But I know you enough to know
Why not come right out and say it
You've been trying to let me down slow
You've had a change of heart
Well I guess that's up to you
I couldn't change my heart
Even if I wanted to
You've had a change of heart
Your kiss sends a message
And I detect the signs
I got enough understanding
Of a lover to realize
That you can't make him love you
Though I give you my best
You're keeping your heart at a distance
And it breaks me up to confess
Change of heart
Well I guess that's up to you
I couldn't change my heart
Even if I wanted to
Change of heart
Baby, everyone to talk to
You've had a change of heart
Is this just a notion
A phase that will pass
A mixed up emotion
Or is this change gonna last?
Baby let's talk
Before the tears drop
You've had a change of heart
Well I guess that's up to you
I couldn't change my heart
Even if I wanted to
Change of heart
Everyone to talk to
You've had a change of heart
Am I losing you, losing you
Change of heart
I couldn't change my heart
Am I losing you, losing you
I couldn't change my heart
The lyrics of Diana Ross’s song “Change of Heart” tell a story of unrequited love, and being in a relationship that is on the brink of ending. The singer suspects that her partner has had a change of heart, and is trying to let her down gently. The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling heartbroken because of this change, and is confused about what to do next. The singer is trying to get her partner to come clean and tell her what is going on, so that they can figure out how to proceed from there.
The chorus of the song suggests that the singer is feeling powerless over the situation. She recognises that her partner's change of heart is something that is beyond her control, and that she cannot make him love her even though she is trying her best. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is open to talking about the situation, and is willing to confront her feelings before it's too late. In the end, the song concludes with the singer questioning whether she is losing her partner and that she couldn't change her heart even if she wanted to.
Line by Line Meaning
You're trying to tell me something
You're sending me signs or signals, trying to communicate something to me.
Every time I come near
Whenever I am near you, those signs or signals become stronger.
I got a feeling the message
I sense that the message you're trying to convey is significant.
Is the one I don't want to hear
I believe that the message is not something I would like to hear.
You can deny all you want to
You may deny it, but it won't change the reality.
But I know you enough to know
I know you quite well and can infer your thoughts and emotions.
Why not come right out and say it
Why not directly communicate the message to me.
You've been trying to let me down slow
You've been trying to drop hints, to let the message be known in a subtle way, so it doesn't hurt me.
So let's talk before the tears drop
Let's converse upfront, to avoid emotional outbursts.
You've had a change of heart
Your feelings or opinions have changed.
Well I guess that's up to you
Of course, it's your choice to make.
I couldn't change my heart
I myself can't alter my sentiments or emotions.
Even if I wanted to
Despite my will, it's beyond my ability to change my emotions.
Your kiss sends a message
Your kiss conveys a particular message or meaning.
And I detect the signs
I can sense or identify those signs, implications, or connotations.
I got enough understanding
I have sufficient appreciation or comprehension.
Of a lover to realize
Being an experienced lover, I can recognize or perceive these messages.
That you can't make him love you
You cannot force someone to love you against their true feelings.
Though I give you my best
Despite giving you my best, you can't make one genuine in their feelings.
You're keeping your heart at a distance
You're keeping your heart or emotions aloof from me.
And it breaks me up to confess
I'm emotionally shattered to acknowledge this truth.
Baby, everyone to talk to
Honey, you can discuss this development to anyone.
Is this just a notion
Is this mere fancy or a temporary thought?
A phase that will pass
A transitional period that will terminate eventually.
A mixed up emotion
A confusing or ambiguous feeling.
Or is this change gonna last?
Or is this change permanent or long-standing?
Am I losing you, losing you
Am I losing your affection or love?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GRAHAM HAMILTON LYLE, TERRY BRITTEN
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