You Can't Hurry Love
Diana Ross (Karaoke) Lyrics
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I need to find, find someone to call mine
But mama said you can't hurry love
No you just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
No matter how long it takes
But how many heartaches must I stand
Before I find a love to let me live again
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's almost gone
I remember mama said
You can't hurry love
No you just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
How long must I wait how much more can I take
Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break?
No, I can't bear to live my life alone
I grow impatient for a love to call my own
But when I feel that I, I can't go on
These precious words keeps me hanging on
I remember mama said
Can't hurry love
No you just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
You can't hurry love
No you just have to wait
She said trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
No love, love don't come easy
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
Soft voice to talk to me at night
For some tender arms to hold me tight
I keep waiting; I keep on waiting
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy when mama said
You can't hurry love no
You just have to wait
She said trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
You can't hurry love
No, you can't
The lyrics of Diana Ross' "You Can't Hurry Love" describe the yearning for love that many people feel, but also the painful reality that love doesn't always come as quickly or easily as we want it to. The singer is in search of love to ease their mind and to have someone to call their own. However, their mother advises them that love is a game of give and take, and that it cannot be rushed. The chorus repeats the idea that love cannot be hurried and that waiting and trusting is necessary, regardless of how many heartaches have passed.
The song can be interpreted as a message about the importance of patience and perseverance in love, and the need to honor the process of building relationships. It also highlights the pain and frustration that can come with waiting for love, and the fear of ending up alone if love never comes.
Overall, "You Can't Hurry Love" is a classic song that captures the feelings and struggles of those searching for love. Its catchy melody and poignant lyrics have made it a beloved and enduring piece of music that resonates with people across generations and cultures.
Line by Line Meaning
I need love, love to ease my mind
The singer needs a romantic relationship to feel more at peace with herself.
I need to find, find someone to call mine
The singer is searching for a partner to share her life with.
But mama said you can't hurry love
The singer's mother told her that love takes time and effort.
No you just have to wait
Love cannot be rushed, so patience is important.
She said love don't come easy
Finding true love is difficult and requires work.
It's a game of give and take
Relationships require compromise and mutual effort to succeed.
You gotta trust, give it time
In order to find true love, one must trust the process and be willing to wait.
No matter how long it takes
Finding love may take a long time, but it will be worth the wait.
But how many heartaches must I stand
The singer has experienced heartbreak in the past.
Before I find a love to let me live again
The singer is looking for a relationship that will bring joy and meaning to her life.
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on
The singer is holding onto hope for finding true love.
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's almost gone
The singer sometimes feels discouraged and overwhelmed.
I remember mama said
The singer recalls her mother's advice.
No you just have to wait
True love cannot be rushed.
She said love don't come easy
Finding true love is difficult and requires work.
It's a game of give and take
Relationships require compromise and mutual effort to succeed.
How long must I wait how much more can I take
The singer is frustrated and wonders how much longer she will have to wait.
Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break?
The singer fears that prolonged loneliness will harm her emotional wellbeing.
No, I can't bear to live my life alone
The singer wants a partner to share her experiences with.
I grow impatient for a love to call my own
The singer is eager to find a relationship.
But when I feel that I, I can't go on
The singer sometimes feels overwhelmed and hopeless.
These precious words keeps me hanging on
The memory of her mother's advice helps the singer persevere.
No love, love don't come easy
Finding true love is difficult.
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
Despite how difficult it can be, the singer remains hopeful.
Soft voice to talk to me at night
The singer desires emotional intimacy with a partner.
For some tender arms to hold me tight
The singer wants physical intimacy with a partner.
I keep waiting; I keep on waiting
The singer is patient in her search for love.
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy when mama said
The difficulty of finding true love is weighing on the singer.
No you just have to wait
Love cannot be rushed.
She said trust, give it time
Patience and trust are essential in finding lasting love.
No matter how long it takes
The search for love may be long, but it will be worth it.
You can't hurry love
True love requires time and patience.
No, you just have to wait
Love cannot be rushed.
She said love don't come easy
Finding true love is difficult and requires work.
It's a game of give and take
Relationships require compromise and mutual effort to succeed.
You can't hurry love
True love requires time and patience.
No, you can't
True love cannot be rushed.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@beckster5923
There's an older woman who I was friends with who I love, and she knew I loved her and I did nice things for her and she was also nice to me. But she passed away in the hospital because she didn't want any more treatment for her cancer, and she wanted to peacefully pass away.
I was heartbroken, and the night after I talked to her in the hospital while she was in the process of dying, because they said that hearing is the last sense to go when somebody is dying.
I told her I love her and that I'm desperately trying to escape my painful feelings by hoping that I'll fall in love again with another older woman who can be in person with me on Earth, and be like a housemother, or like a mother figure, like she was, and I told her that I will always still love her also, for as long as I live in this life, because love is eternal and we always love our loved ones, whether they're dead or alive. And everybody can love everybody, we don't have to love only one person. Especially if somebody has passed away, and can't be in person with us anymore.
If there's life after death, I know that everybody will be reunited in Heaven, or in some spiritual world where people go when they die and that we'll all have a peaceful, happier life there, but that's a long time from now. I can predict that my friend will want me to move on and get on with my life on Earth for the time being, but I can't bear to suffer from her death and that's why I want to fall in love again with another older woman. I hope she'll be okay with that, since she knows that she can't be in person with me anymore.
I've been searching when I go out, but I haven't fallen in love with any other older women who I've seen. My roommate, who is another friend I have who is a sister figure, told me about this song.
I already knew this song existed considering that it's old, and been out for years, but she basically brought up this song because she was telling me that there's no use in looking for somebody to fall in love with, because love comes natural.
But yes, I don't know how long it will take and I feel frustrated about the void in my life from losing my friend, and one of the things that will help me move on is getting the void filled by falling in love again with another older woman. Until then, I want to move on but still have my friend in my heart, and get occupation. But I hope that I fall in love again with another older woman here on Earth, who I'll be friends with.
@user-ip9yu7lp1q
I need love, love to ease my mind
I need to find, find someone to call mine
But mama said you can't hurry love
No you just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
You gotta trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
But how many heartaches must I stand
Before I find a love to let me live again
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's almost gone
I remember mama said
No, you just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
How long must I wait? How much more can I take?
Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break
No, I can't bear to live my life alone
I grow impatient for a love to call my own
But when I feel that I, I can't go on
These precious words keeps me hanging on
I remember mama said
No, you just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes (gotta wait)
No love, love don't come easy
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
Soft voice to talk to me at night
For some tender arms to hold me tight
I keep waiting, I keep on waiting (give and take)
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy when mama said
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said love don't...
@floralfancy7814
You don't here songs like this anymore! Its sweet, uplifting and honest and has a sisterly type of advice.
@MartiaCrockett
You don’t. Here song like this anymore ! It’s sweet uplifting and honest and has a a sisterly type of advice
@slimelifekj5155
That’s why I love the 60s black music. I don’t listen to anything in my generation
@brianshin3209
I just shared this song with my friend who’s constantly chasing love as his sole priority in life. Good things come to those who wait.
@josepenuelas1285
You can't hurry love!
@ninobrown3394
Tell her to stop chasing
@beckster5923
There's an older woman who I was friends with who I love, and she knew I loved her and I did nice things for her and she was also nice to me. But she passed away in the hospital because she didn't want any more treatment for her cancer, and she wanted to peacefully pass away.
I was heartbroken, and the night after I talked to her in the hospital while she was in the process of dying, because they said that hearing is the last sense to go when somebody is dying.
I told her I love her and that I'm desperately trying to escape my painful feelings by hoping that I'll fall in love again with another older woman who can be in person with me on Earth, and be like a housemother, or like a mother figure, like she was, and I told her that I will always still love her also, for as long as I live in this life, because love is eternal and we always love our loved ones, whether they're dead or alive. And everybody can love everybody, we don't have to love only one person. Especially if somebody has passed away, and can't be in person with us anymore.
If there's life after death, I know that everybody will be reunited in Heaven, or in some spiritual world where people go when they die and that we'll all have a peaceful, happier life there, but that's a long time from now. I can predict that my friend will want me to move on and get on with my life on Earth for the time being, but I can't bear to suffer from her death and that's why I want to fall in love again with another older woman. I hope she'll be okay with that, since she knows that she can't be in person with me anymore.
I've been searching when I go out, but I haven't fallen in love with any other older women who I've seen. My roommate, who is another friend I have who is a sister figure, told me about this song.
I already knew this song existed considering that it's old, and been out for years, but she basically brought up this song because she was telling me that there's no use in looking for somebody to fall in love with, because love comes natural.
But yes, I don't know how long it will take and I feel frustrated about the void in my life from losing my friend, and one of the things that will help me move on is getting the void filled by falling in love again with another older woman. Until then, I want to move on but still have my friend in my heart, and get occupation. But I hope that I fall in love again with another older woman here on Earth, who I'll be friends with.
@brianshin3209
@@ninobrown3394 the sad thing is he’s a guy. Men should be able to tolerate being alone.
@brianshin3209
@@beckster5923 what ur describing sounds a little more pure and real. My friend on the other hand will take anyone who will have him and the sad thing is he’s got 3 young kids he could make his priority and fill the love in his life through them. But nope, he just wants a female partner. That’s not love. It’s selfish indulgence if you ask me. I tell him straight up all the time and although he acknowledges I’m right he never changes his priorities or behavior.
@Flyingtaco82
This was my mom’s SONG. I must have heard it a thousand times growing up. ❤❤❤❤