You Can't Hurry Love
Diana Ross (The Supremes) 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's "You Can't Hurry Love" express the universal longing for love and companionship in life. In the song, the singer emphasizes the idea that finding true love cannot be rushed and requires patience and trust. The song draws from the wisdom passed down through generations, as the singer recalls her mother's advice that love is a "game of give and take." The lyrics show the frustration of feeling lonely and the desire to find a love to call one's own.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody work well with the message of the lyrics, creating a sense of hope and optimism. However, there is a bittersweet undertone to the song that adds complexity to the lyrics. The singer wonders how long she must wait and how many heartaches she must endure before finding love. The refrain "You can't hurry love, no you just have to wait" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of patience in finding love.
Overall, the song conveys a message that is both timeless and relatable. It speaks to the human need for love and companionship and reminds us that these things cannot be easily found or rushed.
Line by Line Meaning
I need love, love to ease my mind
The singer requires love to soothe her troubled mind.
I need to find, find someone to call mine
The singer is looking for a person to call her own.
But mama said you can't hurry love
The singer's mother has cautioned her that love can't be rushed.
No you just have to wait
The singer needs to be patient in matters of love.
She said love don't come easy
The singer's mother believes that love is not easy to come by.
It's a game of give and take
Love is a two-way street; both parties need to reciprocate.
You gotta trust, give it time
The singer needs to have faith in the process of finding love and allow it to unfold naturally.
No matter how long it takes
Even if it takes a long time, she must not rush the process of finding love.
But how many heartaches must I stand
The singer questions how many times she has to experience heartbreak before finding lasting love.
Before I find a love to let me live again
The singer wants to find a love that can restore her to a happy and fulfilling life.
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on
The singer is barely holding on and only the thought of finding love keeps her going.
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's almost gone
The singer's emotional strength is fading, and she is close to giving up hope.
I remember mama said
The singer recalls her mother's advice about love and patience.
How long must I wait how much more can I take
The singer is questioning how much longer she must wait and how much more heartache she can endure.
Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break?
The singer fears that prolonged loneliness will permanently damage her heart and spirit.
No, I can't bear to live my life alone
The singer cannot imagine living a life without a partner.
I grow impatient for a love to call my own
The singer is becoming restless and yearning for a love that belongs to her.
But when I feel that I, I can't go on
The singer is struggling to keep going in the face of her longing for love.
These precious words keeps me hanging on
The memory of her mother's advice about love and patience helps the singer to persevere.
No love, love don't come easy
The singer is reminded that love is not easy to come by and requires effort.
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
The singer remains hopeful and eagerly awaits the arrival of a significant other.
Soft voice to talk to me at night
The singer desires a comforting voice to talk to her in the night.
For some tender arms to hold me tight
The singer wants someone to hold her tight in a loving embrace.
I keep waiting; I keep on waiting
The singer is steadfast in her faith that love will come to her in good time.
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy when mama said
The singer acknowledges that waiting for love is not a simple task, despite her mother's counsel.
You can't hurry love no
The singer repeats her mother's advice that love cannot be rushed.
You just have to wait
Patience is key when it comes to finding love, according to the singer's mother.
She said trust, give it time
The singer's mother encourages her to have faith and wait for the right person to come along.
No matter how long it takes
The singer is advised to stay patient no matter how long it takes to find love.
You can't hurry love
The singer repeats the refrain that one must not rush love.
No, you can't
The singer confirms that love cannot be accomplished through rush or haste.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
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@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. ❤❤❤❤