Sweet Inspiration
Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations Lyrics
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I need you here on my mind every hour of the day
Without your sweet, sweet inspiration
The lonely hours of the day just don't go my way.
A woman in love needs sweet inspiration
And honey that's all I ask
You know that's all I ask from you
I gotta have your sweet inspiration, yeah
What a satisfied woman might do.
When you call "Baby", baby
Is such a sweet inspiration
And when you call me "Darling", darling
Sets my heart a-skating
And if I'm out in the rain, baby
And in a bad situation
You know I just reach back in my mind
And there I find your sweet, sweet inspiration.
Inspiration, yeah, oh, what a power
And I got the power every hour of the day
I need your sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet inspiration, yeah
To go on living, to keep on giving this way.
I need your sweet, sweet inspiration
And I got the power every hour of the day
I need your sweet, sweet inspiration
To go on living, to keep on giving this way.
The lyrics of "Sweet Inspiration" by Diana Ross & the Supremes/The Temptations convey the need for love and inspiration in the life of a woman in love. The song begins with the expression of the singer's longing for the inspiration that her lover brings to her life. The lyrics suggest that this inspiration is necessary for the singer to get through her day-to-day life, particularly the lonely hours.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of this inspiration and the power it holds over the singer. The lyrics suggest that the singer needs this inspiration to go on living and to keep on giving in the way she has been. The song also mentions how the simple act of being called "Baby" or "Darling" by her lover brings her immense joy and inspiration. The lyrics express that this inspiration gives the singer the strength to face difficult situations.
In essence, the song conveys how love and inspiration can be a driving force in one's life. It highlights the significance of a loving relationship and the effect it can have on one's life, particularly in times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
I need your sweet, sweet inspiration
I require your love, encouragement and support to keep me going
I need you here on my mind every hour of the day
I want to constantly think about you and feel your presence even when you're not physically with me
Without your sweet, sweet inspiration
If I don't have your love and encouragement,
The lonely hours of the day just don't go my way.
I feel lonely and sad throughout the day.
A woman in love needs sweet inspiration
A woman who is in love requires love and encouragement to feel content.
And honey that's all I ask
That's all I need from you, my love.
You know that's all I ask from you
I hope you understand that's all I need from you.
I gotta have your sweet inspiration, yeah
I really need your love and encouragement.
You know there just ain't no telling
I cannot predict the extent of my happiness and excitement when I feel your love and encouragement.
What a satisfied woman might do.
In response to your love and encouragement, I might do anything.
When you call "Baby", baby
When you call me baby,
Is such a sweet inspiration
It's such a lovely feeling of love and encouragement.
And when you call me "Darling", darling
When you refer to me as darling,
Sets my heart a-skating
It gives me butterflies and fills me with happiness.
And if I'm out in the rain, baby
Even when I'm going through a tough time,
And in a bad situation
And I find myself in a difficult situation,
You know I just reach back in my mind
I look back at our memories
And there I find your sweet, sweet inspiration.
And there I find your love and encouragement, which continue to give me strength.
Inspiration, yeah, oh, what a power
Love and encouragement are so powerful and motivating.
And I got the power every hour of the day
Your love and encouragement give me the strength to face each moment.
To go on living, to keep on giving this way.
I need your love and encouragement to keep me going and to continue giving love and support in return.
I need your sweet, sweet inspiration
Once again, I need your love and encouragement.
To go on living, to keep on giving this way.
I need your love and encouragement to keep me going and to continue giving love and support in return.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN CAMERON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
rocketrobby
I'm sorry they didn't release this as a single! It's just plain hard not to move, clap, or dance to this! And as far as I'm concerned, Mary and Cindy make this song pop!
Mason Martinez
This was such an excellent cover . . . . to me it's just as good as the original (although I do love the saaanging on the original). And you can hear Cindy and Mary in the background . . . . love it when Diana sings "yeah" . . .
Randall Johnson
Totally agree with Mason. Cindy & Mary sounded GREAT together and every once in a while, we, the fans, were given a chance to hear them, i.e. on the albums they recorded with The Temptations & some TV performances. One of the best examples is their Fats Waller medley on Ed Sullivan.
KAREN R H JACKSON
AWESOME ❤❤❤
joejoeb9455
Sweet, Sweet...Inspiration.
perry lockett
I would have loved to have seen Tcb with flo in the Supremes line up
Therlow Foy
Eddie!
Sarna Hudane
Excellent attempt, but no one can touch the original version by the Sweet Inspirations. Maybe the Ikettes? Let's see.
Gary Mayfield
I Totally disagree eddie takes this song to another level