A Place In The Sun
Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations Lyrics


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Like a long lonely stream I keep runnin' towards a dream,
movin' on, movin' on.
Like a branch on a tree I keep reachin' to be free,
movin' on, movin' on.

'Cause there's a place in the sun where there's hope for ev'ry one,
where my poor restless heart's gotta run.
Theres' a place in the sun and before my life is done,
Got to find me a place in the sun.

Like an old dusty road
I get weary from the load,
movin' on, movin' on.
Like this tired troubled earth
I've been rollin' since my birth,
movin' on, movin' on.

'Cause there's a place in the sun where there's hope for ev'ry one,
where my poor restless heart's gotta run.




Theres' a place in the sun and before my life is done,
Got to find me a place in the sun.

Overall Meaning

In "A Place in the Sun," Diana Ross and the Supremes with the Temptations convey the idea of searching for a better place, both physically and emotionally, through a series of analogies. The lyrics describe the singers as running like a long lonely stream towards a dream, moving on like a branch on a tree that keeps reaching to be free. The song highlights the universal desire to find a place where everyone, including those with a restless heart and a weary soul, can find hope.


The lyrics also tap into the idea of being on a journey, much like an old dusty road, and tired troubled earth, rolling since birth. All of the described imagery implies that the singers are determined to find a place where they belong, a sanctuary, a place in the sun, where they can find respite and peace.


Overall, the song epitomizes the struggles of life and the quest to find meaning, purpose, and acceptance, and connect with people and the world at large.


Line by Line Meaning

Like a long lonely stream I keep runnin' towards a dream, movin' on, movin' on.
I am pursuing my dreams with strong resilience and an unrelenting drive, just like a stream that flows continuously towards its destination.


Like a branch on a tree I keep reachin' to be free, movin' on, movin' on.
I strive for my freedom like a branch growing towards the sunlight, constantly reaching beyond my current limits.


'Cause there's a place in the sun where there's hope for ev'ry one, where my poor restless heart's gotta run.
There's a place of endless possibilities and hope where people can thrive, and I know I will find my way there, because my heart seeks it out with a restless longing.


Theres' a place in the sun and before my life is done, Got to find me a place in the sun.
I am driven to find my place in the sun before my life comes to an end, but I know that through perseverance, I will get there eventually.


Like an old dusty road I get weary from the load, movin' on, movin' on.
I may grow tired and weary like an old and dusty road, but I never give up, and continue to push forward, moving on and moving forward with each step.


Like this tired troubled earth I've been rollin' since my birth, movin' on, movin' on.
Just like the earth, constantly rolling and turning, I've been moving along my journey since the day I was born, never giving up on my dreams, and always pushing forward towards my goals.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Wells, Ronald N. Miller

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Comments from YouTube:

theSUPREMEscene

we all know music is powerful and can get us through many situations in life. i'm glad this song was inside your head to help you through your ordeal...

Louise Healey

Amazing. I played 45s as a little girl in the 80s and I love these songs. My mum's favourites. Now she's died my memories :-)

Tracey Kenard

OMG. I haven't heard this song since I was a child. Amazing how I'm being taken back right now. Thanks for sharing this!

frankie hunter

Diana has such an interesting speaking voice. The speaking part is the highlight of the song. The same happened in her smash hit "Ain't No Mountain High Enough".

Vgr Gvr

buena música de ese tiempo, me encanta escuchar todo de las supremas

Mikael Bonde

Love this song <3

Syd Hawdon

i could listen to her forever xx

rioboy13

Those Motown musicians were ALL OF THAT!!!!!

shemanic1

found this again on the Back side of an old Supreme's 45, a nice UPlifting tune

theSUPREMEscene

i'm so glad you enjoyed it!

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