The Supremes were a hugely successful Motown all-female singing group active from 1959 until 1977, performing at various times doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway showtunes, psychedelia and disco. Second only to The Beatles in terms of records sales and chart success, The Supremes were the most successful American musical act of the 1960s, delivering twelve #1 hits between 1964 and 1969, many of them written and produced by Motown's main songwriting and production team, Holland-Dozier-Holland.
Founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1959, The Supremes began as a quartet called The Primettes. Founding members Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, and Betty McGlown, all from the Brewster-Douglas public housing project in Detroit, were the sister act to The Primes (later The Temptations). In 1960, Barbara Martin replaced McGlown, and the group signed with Motown in 1961 as The Supremes.
Martin left at the end of 1961, and Ross, Ballard, and Wilson carried on as a trio. After they achieved success in 1964 with Ross as the lead singer, Motown president Berry Gordy renamed the group Diana Ross and the Supremes in 1967. Ballard left the group that same year because of personal differences and was replaced by Cindy Birdsong.
Diana Ross left the group for a history-making solo career in 1970 and was replaced by Jean Terrell. After 1972, the lineup of The Supremes changed frequently, with Lynda Laurence, Scherrie Payne, and Susaye Greene all becoming members before the group ended its eighteen-year existence in 1977.
I'm Gonna Make It
Diana Ross and the Supremes Lyrics
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A girl wants a man to do
Oh, baby (Oh, baby)
I'll sacrifice for you
I'll even do wrong for you
Oh, baby (Oh, baby)
Every minute, every hour
With love and affection
Look out, it's comin' in your direction
And I'm
I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
Look here
My love is strong, you see
I know you'll never get tired of me
Oh, baby (Oh, baby)
And I'm gonna use every trick in the book
I'll try my best to get you hooked
Hey, baby (Hey, baby)
And every night, every day
I'm gonna say
I'm gonna get you, I'm gonna get you
Look out boy, 'cause I'm gonna get you
I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
And I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
You know I will
Every breathe I take
And each and every step I make
Brings me closer, baby
Closer to you
And with each beat of my heart
For every day we're apart
I'll hunger for every wasted hour
And I
Every night
And every day
I'm gonna get you, I'm gonna get you
Look out, 'cause I'm gonna get you
I'm gonna make, I'm gonna make you love me
Oh
I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
Yes I will
I'm gonna make you love me
Yes I will, yes I will
I'm gonna make you love me
Yes I will
Yes I will
The lyrics to Diana Ross and the Supremes's song "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" are about a person who is determined to win over the love of another person. The song expresses a desire to do everything possible to make the other person love them, even if it means sacrificing and doing wrong. The singer promises to shower the other person with love and affection and use every trick in the book to win them over.
The lyrics also convey a sense of urgency and determination as the singer proclaims they will not stop until they succeed in making the other person love them. They promise to get the other person hooked and to use every breath and step to bring them closer. The repeated phrase "I'm gonna make you love me" reinforces the singer's determination and desire.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a message of persistence and determination in the pursuit of love. The singer is committed to doing everything in their power to win over the object of their affection, and they will not give up until they succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna do all the things for you
I'm committed and dedicated to doing everything a girl would want her man to do for her.
I'll sacrifice for you
I am willing to give up my own desires and interests for you.
I'll even do wrong for you
I am willing to take risks, even if it means stepping outside of my comfort zone, just to make you happy.
Every minute, every hour
I am going to dedicate all of my time and energy to showering you with love and affection.
I'm gonna shower you
I will overwhelm you with my love and affection.
With love and affection
I am going to express my love towards you with warmth, tenderness, and appreciation.
Look out, it's comin' in your direction
Be prepared to receive and feel the full force of my love and affection.
I'm gonna make you love me
I am determined to win your heart and make you fall in love with me.
My love is strong, you see
I have a deep and unwavering love for you.
I know you'll never get tired of me
I am confident that your love for me will always remain strong and never fade away.
And I'm gonna use every trick in the book
I will utilize every resource at my disposal to win your heart and make you mine.
I'll try my best to get you hooked
I will give it my all to captivate your heart and make you fall in love with me.
And every night, every day
I will make sure that my love and devotion towards you is constant and unwavering no matter the time or place.
I'm gonna say
I will express my love for you with words of affirmation and appreciation.
I'm gonna get you, I'm gonna get you
I am determined to win your heart and make you mine.
Look out boy, 'cause I'm gonna get you
Get ready, as I am going to use all my charm and resources to make you fall in love with me.
Every breath I take
Every moment alive is a moment I spend in the hope of being closer to you.
And each and every step I make
Every move in my journey is aimed at bringing myself closer to you.
Brings me closer, baby
Every action I take brings me nearer to you.
Closer to you
My ultimate goal is to be with you and have your love.
And with each beat of my heart
Every time my heart beats, I feel the longing to be with you.
For every day we're apart
Every day that we are not together feels like an eternity to me.
I'll hunger for every wasted hour
Every moment we spend apart feels like a waste of time that I could have spent with you.
And every night
Every night, my love for you grows stronger and deeper.
Yes I will
I am committed to doing everything to make you love me.
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY J. ROSS, KENNETH GAMBLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@krissyjaxx
My grandmother, Madeline White, originally wrote this song. The producer and company bought it from her to give it to the supremes. My family still listen to this so often because since we lost my grandmother, this song plays constantly.
@victorblock3421
The song is in my head often.
@nickels8861
That is awesome
@lee7701
Wow your grandmother wrote a wonderful song. I really like the original version from Dee Dee Warwick but this oneβs great too.
@roe6075
Kristen Blair Beautiful story. Your Grandma was talented. God Bless.. Ripππ»ππ»ππ»
@annomaly751
Your grandma wrote a great song
@markus8696
Eddie Kendricks is simply unmatched with a voice as smooth as butter
@triplebz9963
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@donalddavis6689
I Agree π―% Him And David Ruffin!! The Only Two (2 ).
@lydifrsfr7870
ANOBBIE I LOVE YOU