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.
Don't Knock My Love
Diana Ross Lyrics
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Don't hold you up,
And my kisses don't set your stuff
Don't be afraid, to let me know,
There's other places woman, that i can go
If you don't like it (don't like it),
Don't knock it, (don't knock it)
If you don't need it (don't need it),
Don't waste it (don't waste it)
Somebody else (somebody) might want to taste it.
If my thrill, don't turn you on,
And my will baby, is much to strong
Don't waste my time with your foolish ways,
I got other things to do with my days
If you don't like it (don't like it),
Don't knock it, (don't knock it)
Somebody else (somebody) might want to rock it.
If you don't need it (don't need it),
Don't waste it (don't waste it)
Somebody else (somebody) might want to taste it.
Going up, going down, going all way around town,
I'm the one, that turn you on,
I'm the same one to leave you alone.
Don't knock my love, don't knock my love,
Don't knock my love
The song "Don't Knock My Love" by Diana Ross is a song that speaks about a woman who urges her partner to accept their love as it is. The lyrics reflect a sense of self-confidence and a willingness to be true to oneself. The woman in the song is not afraid to express her desire for her partner, but she is also not willing to compromise her own values and wants for the relationship. She implores her partner not to knock her love, not to overlook it, and to appreciate it for all it's worth. She is playful and coy, encouraging her partner to experience their love for themselves, or lose her to another who will appreciate her passion.
Through her lyrics, Ross taps into a common experience in romantic relationships, where one partner may not fully understand or appreciate the other's feelings or desires. While the song may seem like it has a negative connotation, the message is one of empowerment and self-worth. Ross reinforces the idea that individuals should never settle for anything less than what they want and deserve in love.
Overall, "Don't Knock My Love" is a song that encourages listeners to embrace their passions and desires and to not be afraid to stand up for themselves, especially in romantic endeavors.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't knock my love
Please don't criticize my love or judge it prematurely.
Don't hold you up,
I'm not trying to make you feel obligated or burdened in any way.
And my kisses don't set your stuff
I’m not just trying to get in your pants, I'm looking for something deeper and more meaningful.
Don't be afraid, to let me know,
You don't have to hide your feelings, don't be afraid to express them to me.
There's other places woman, that i can go
I have other options and places I can go if this relationship doesn't work out.
If you don't like it (don't like it),
If you’re not into this relationship or you're not enjoying it...
Don't knock it, (don't knock it)
...Don't criticize or judge it prematurely.
Somebody else (somebody) might want to rock it
There may be someone else who would appreciate and enjoy my love more.
If you don't need it (don't need it),
If you don't really need my love or affection...
Don't waste it (don't waste it)
...Don't waste it or take it for granted.
Somebody else (somebody) might want to taste it.
There may be someone else who would appreciate and enjoy my love more.
If my thrill, don't turn you on,
If my idea of excitement and passion doesn't match yours...
And my will baby, is much to strong
...And I'm too passionate and determined for your liking...
Don't waste my time with your foolish ways,
...Don't waste my time with your indecisiveness, immaturity or lack of commitment.
I got other things to do with my days
I have other priorities and goals to focus on in my life.
Going up, going down, going all way around town,
I'm open to exploring and experiencing new things with you.
I'm the one, that turn you on,
I'm the one who excites and arouses you
I'm the same one to leave you alone.
But after all is said and done, I'm still the same person who can leave and move on if things don't work out.
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