Let The Sunshine In
Diana Ross & The Temptations Lyrics


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Aquarius, was born the night
The shining stars, needed brighter shining light
Aquarius, was my savior
It came along, like a blast from out of sight

When I was weak, you came along
Enlightened me, covered the sun
You seduced me, I can never ever run

'Cause I, can only lose
When I'm, Aquarius
You're the power that I need
To make it all succeed, can hear me call?

Aquarius, is the stardust
It kills the faith, and the only one I trust
It calls your name, and you listen
It steals your soul, and your hunger and your lust

For life, and being free (it's killing me, it's killing me)
It's dragging you, it's killing me (it's killing me, it's killing me)
You seduced me, I can never ever run

'Cause I, can only lose
When I'm, Aquarius
You're the power that I need
To make it all succeed, can you hear me call? Can you hear me call?

I wish the stars would turn you in, and leave me standing in the wind
I wish the devil gave you up, and all the snow would melt and stop

This is it, I can't run away
You're controlling my life, and I can hear me say

'Cause I, can only lose
When I'm, Aquarius
Your the power that I need
To make it all succeed





I wish the stars would turn you in, and leave me standing in the wind
I wish the devil gave you up, and all the snow would melt and stop

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Let The Sunshine In" by Diana Ross & The Temptations explore the theme of the astrological sign Aquarius as a symbol of power, salvation, and control. The song portrays Aquarius as a force that came into the singer's life unexpectedly, bringing enlightenment and strength. It is described as a shining light that covered the sun and seduced the singer, making it impossible to resist its influence.


Aquarius is personified as stardust, a force that kills faith and becomes the only trusted source. It is depicted as something that can steal one's soul, hunger, and lust for life, dragging the singer and leaving them feeling helpless. The lyrics convey a sense of powerlessness and dependence on Aquarius, recognizing that the singer can only lose when under its influence.


The song also expresses a wish for liberation from Aquarius' control. The singer longs for the stars to turn against it, leaving them free from its grasp. They also hope for the devil to release Aquarius and for all troubles to cease.


Overall, the lyrics of "Let The Sunshine In" capture the complicated relationship between the singer and Aquarius, portraying it as a captivating but ultimately overpowering force.


Line by Line Meaning

Aquarius, was born the night
I found true salvation during a dark time


The shining stars, needed brighter shining light
Even the brightest stars required a stronger light


Aquarius, was my savior
Aquarius came into my life and saved me


It came along, like a blast from out of sight
It arrived suddenly and unexpectedly


When I was weak, you came along
In my moments of vulnerability, you appeared


Enlightened me, covered the sun
You brought enlightenment, overshadowing everything else


You seduced me, I can never ever run
You captivated me, I can never escape


'Cause I, can only lose
Because when I'm involved, I always end up losing


When I'm, Aquarius
When I'm under your influence, Aquarius


You're the power that I need
You're the strength and influence I require


To make it all succeed, can hear me call?
To achieve success, can you hear my plea?


Aquarius, is the stardust
Aquarius represents the magical essence of the stars


It kills the faith, and the only one I trust
It destroys faith and undermines the only trust I have


It calls your name, and you listen
It beckons you, and you willingly follow


It steals your soul, and your hunger and your lust
It takes away your essence, your desires, and your passions


For life, and being free (it's killing me, it's killing me)
For the joy of living and being truly free (but it's slowly destroying me)


It's dragging you, it's killing me (it's killing me, it's killing me)
It's pulling you down, and it's tormenting me (it's tormenting me, it's tormenting me)


I wish the stars would turn you in, and leave me standing in the wind
I wish the universe would expose your true nature and leave me abandoned


I wish the devil gave you up, and all the snow would melt and stop
I wish evil would release you, and all troubles would cease


This is it, I can't run away
This is my reality, I cannot escape


You're controlling my life, and I can hear me say
You have power over my existence, and I hear myself admitting it


'Cause I, can only lose
Because I always end up losing


When I'm, Aquarius
When I'm tangled in the influence of Aquarius


Your the power that I need
You are the strength I require


To make it all succeed
To achieve overall success


I wish the stars would turn you in, and leave me standing in the wind
I wish the universe would expose your true self and abandon me


I wish the devil gave you up, and all the snow would melt and stop
I wish evil would release you, and all troubles would cease




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Rado, Gerome Ragni, Galt Mac Dermot

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Comments from YouTube:

rioboy13

This ENTIRE SHOW needs to be remastered digitally and add all the extras, rehearsals, etc. and all that footage that didn't make it on the air, and put them on a nice DVD package =)

KamiSekai

Better yet have it streaming on Netflix and Hulu

Max Alberts

Diana Ross moved like a live electric wire--no one comparable will ever exist on earth again. What a genius talent!

R N

This was everything. I'm vibing the hell out to this lol. A blunt and this video.πŸ’™

Roman Sanchez

The Temptations are Fantastic, absolute poetry in motion. The Supremes are incredible. However Diana Ross…A Small sexy woman with a small soothing sensual yet piercing voice unlike anyone else, enormous energy packed alongside class and elegance. A true music legend. Let’s celebrate her, while she’s still here with us.❀️

Lady Music

Dennis REALLY got home with that Funky, Funky Broadway!

theboyfromxtown

Dennis on Funky Broadway.....I can watch over and over again...

Cecil Williams

He's The Best!

Grace Green

Why the music so loud tho? lol They sound like a beautiful choir love all the harmonies. Great leads!

MicaΓ―. Claude.

Sublime Diana Ross, and the SuprΓͺmes &Β the Temptations.Motown Sound !!!!!!

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