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.
Your Love
Diana Ross Lyrics
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You gotta have a song on your lips
You gotta let freedom roll
Then you'll feel good
Yes you will
I look out my window
And what do I see
And I know just what it needs
It needs to have a little love in its heart
It's gotta have a song you can sing
It's gotta let freedom roll
Then you'll feel good
Yes you will
I look in my mirror
And what do I see, yeah
I see a man
Who's lost and is wandering
And I know just what he needs
He needs to have a little love in his heart
He's gotta have a song on his lips
He's gotta let freedom roll
Then he'll feel good
Yes he will
Don't you wanna feel good
Yes I do
Ooh, you should feel good
Yes I do
You've gotta feel good, oh yeah
Yes I do
You gotta have a little love in your heart
You gotta have a song on your lips
You gotta let freedom roll
Then you'll feel good
Yes you will
You gotta have a little love in your heart
You gotta have a song on your lips
You gotta let freedom roll
Then you'll feel good
Yes you will
You gotta have a little love in your heart(Love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love)
You gotta have a song on your lips (Yeah people)
You gotta let freedom roll (And I'm talking to you)
Then you'll feel good (And you-ooh-ooh-ooh-, yeah)
Yes you will
You gotta have a little love in your heart(Ohh)
You gotta have a song on your lips(Say it, say it again)
(Oh yeah)You gotta let freedom roll(You sound so good)
Then you'll feel good
Yes you will
The lyrics to Diana Ross's song Your Love are about the power of love and positivity to improve the world around us. The song begins with the assertion that we must have love in our hearts, and a song on our lips in order to feel good. The idea of letting freedom roll also suggests that we should not be held back by fear or negativity, and instead embrace the things that make us happy and free.
The verses then describe the state of the world and the singer's own personal struggles. They see a world full of confusion and people who are lost and wandering, and they feel that they know what is needed to make things better. The answer is, of course, love and freedom.
In the chorus, the lyrics repeat the idea that we must have love in our hearts, a song on our lips, and freedom in order to feel good. The repetition of these lines is meant to reinforce the idea that these are the keys to happiness and that they are so simple and universal that anyone can achieve them. The song ends with an encouraging call for listeners to say the lines again and feel good.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta have love in your heart
Love is essential for a happy and fulfilling life.
You gotta have a song on your lips
Singing a happy tune can lift your spirits and bring joy to others.
You gotta let freedom roll
True happiness comes from living a life free from oppression and restriction.
Then you'll feel good
When you have love, sing, and experience freedom, you will feel happy and fulfilled.
Yes you will
This is a positive affirmation that reinforces the message of the song.
I look out my window
The singer is observing the world around her and noticing its problems.
And what do I see
She is focusing on the negative aspects of the world.
I see a world that's full of confusion
The world is chaotic and disorganized, with many people at odds with each other.
And I know just what it needs
The singer believes she knows the solution to the world's problems.
It needs to have a little love in its heart
The world would be a better place if people were more loving and kind towards each other.
It's gotta have a song you can sing
The world would benefit from people expressing joy and happiness through music.
I look in my mirror
The singer is turning her attention to herself.
And what do I see, yeah
She is focusing on her own problems and shortcomings.
I see a man
The singer is seeing herself as a man, perhaps symbolic of a lost soul.
Who's lost and is wandering
The singer is lost and unsure of her direction in life.
He needs to have a little love in his heart
The singer realizes that she needs to be more loving and compassionate towards herself.
He's gotta have a song on his lips
By singing and expressing joy, the singer can lift her own spirits and bring happiness to others.
Don't you wanna feel good
The singer is addressing the listener directly, asking if they want to experience happiness and fulfillment.
Ooh, you should feel good
The singer is encouraging the listener to embrace joy and happiness.
You've gotta feel good, oh yeah
This is another positive affirmation that reinforces the message of the song.
Love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love
The repetition of 'love' emphasizes its importance.
Yeah people
The singer is addressing the audience directly and including them in her message.
And I'm talking to you
The singer is specifically addressing the listener and their need to embrace love and joy.
And you-ooh-ooh-ooh-, yeah
This line is repeated for emphasis and encourages the listener to join in the message of the song.
Ohh
This is an expression of joy and happiness.
Say it, say it again
Repeating the message of the song is important in order to internalize its meaning.
You sound so good
The singer is complimenting the listener on their singing and encouraging them to keep going.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DINO FEKARIS, NICK ZESSES
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Rolly RoPee Pelealu
Sometimes when I'm sitting all alone
I think of things that I have done
And start to wonder if there's one thing
That means more than others I have known
And suddenly it's clear to me
Without your love where would I be
Your love has kept me going
Through good and bad times
It's kept me growing
Like a steady flame
Your love has kept on burning
Through sweet and sad times
I'll keep returning to the magic of your love
Through the years my dreams may come and go
For fortune is a fleeting time
And no one knows what time may bring
But through the highs and lows of it I'll know
That there's one thing of which I'm sure
The one thing I've been living for
Your love has kept me going
Through good and bad times
It's kept me growing
Like a steady flame
Your love has kept on burning
Through sweet and sad times
I'll keep returning to the magic of your love
Your love has kept me going
Through good and bad times
It's kept me growing
Like a steady flame
Your love has kept on burning
Through sweet and sad times
I'll keep returning to the magic of your love
I'll keep returning to the magic of your love
Your love
Harriet Acquah
There's something magical about Diana Ross' songs. Her voice is so soft, silky,pure and classic. The first time I heard this song was a cassette of hers I bought and I remember tears dropping from my eyes when this song played. Beautiful song by all standards.
Harriet Acquah
@Chris Koeman Diana Ross has always been one of my favourites. I'm doing well and hope you are too. I'm from Ghana, west africa.
Chris Koeman
Hello @ Harriet
It feel good to know that you feel magical with Diana Ross songs as I do.
How are you doing?
Where are you from?
Will
What a fabulous song and performance!! The music industry in America sucks today this should of been a #1 it seems in America the less talent you have the bigger you become When legends like Diana Ross are basically ignored while still delivering quality music. I saw her perform this live in 2003 and the audience was in total awe!!!
Mickey Rudolf
This song always makes feel better when I feel down 🤗
Anti Thesa
Perfect performance. The voice character fits the song so much. It leaves me with a memory in depth. I want to go back to where I was.
Felisa Renido
This song fills my heart and soul with love that lasts
charles simmons
I love this song. It reminds me of my mother's love.
Aditya Satria Nugraha MT. 4S
I like this song so much. Full of memories.
Noora نورة
Love her voice