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.
It's All Your Fault
Diana Ross and the Supremes Lyrics
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You made me love you
You made me need you
Baby, it's all your fault
Ooh, I keep tellin' myself
Need you and no one else
Has the kiss of fire
That takes hold to my
My every desire
When you take me in your arms
And hold me close
My heart tells me
It's you I need the most
Ooh baby
Ooh baby
Ooh my baby
Sweet words you speak
Is like a melody
They go on and on
Like an old sweet song
Just echoing
All through my heart
Just makes you a part
A part of me, sweetheart
Baby, it's all your fault
You made me love you
You made me need you
You've got me in your power
And there I'll remain
'Cause in my heart I know
I don't want to change
And baby, it's all your fault
I can't help myself
Oh no, I can't help myself
Ooh baby
Ooh baby
Ooh my baby
The lyrics of Diana Ross and the Supremes's song "It's All Your Fault" express a sense of helplessness and dependence on another person. The singer blames the object of her affections for making her fall in love and become inseparable from them. The lyrics use several metaphors and images to convey the intensity of the singer's feelings about her lover. For example, she describes his kisses as having the power of fire and taking hold of her every desire. She also compares the lover's sweet words to a melody that echoes through her heart and becomes a part of her.
Overall, the lyrics of "It's All Your Fault" convey a sense of infatuation mixed with vulnerability. The singer seems to be at the mercy of her lover's charms and unable to resist their hold on her. At the same time, she expresses joy and happiness at being in love and feeling needed. The lyrics strike a balance between expressing the power of love and the emotional risks that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, it's all your fault
You are entirely responsible for the love and need I have for you
You made me love you
Your actions and persona have led to my falling in love with you
You made me need you
My desire to be with you is because of your influence on me
Ooh, I keep tellin' myself
Despite my efforts, I cannot resist my feelings for you
Need you and no one else
Out of everyone, it's only you that I require
Cause your lips
Your lips are the reason for my attraction to you
Has the kiss of fire
Your kiss is passionate and intense, fueling my desire for you
That takes hold to my
I am consumed by the feeling of your kiss
My every desire
Your kiss satisfies my deepest wishes
When you take me in your arms
Being held by you makes me feel loved and safe
And hold me close
Your embrace is something that I crave and cannot get enough of
My heart tells me
My emotions speak louder than words, and they tell me that you are the one I need
It's you I need the most
Out of all my wants, it's you that I desire the most
Sweet words you speak
Your words are comforting, and they make me feel appreciated
Is like a melody
Your words remind me of a beautiful song
They go on and on
Your words are never-ending, and they make me feel engulfed in positivity
Like an old sweet song
Your words are reminiscent of something I've known and loved for a long time
Just echoing
Your words keep reverberating through my heart and mind, reminding me of your love
All through my heart
Your words have reached every part of me, causing my heart to overflow with emotions
Just makes you a part
Your words have made you an integral part of my life and heart
A part of me, sweetheart
You have become an inseparable part of me, and I cherish you for that
You've got me in your power
You have me entirely under your spell
And there I'll remain
I will stay with you and never leave
'Cause in my heart I know
My heart is convinced that you are the one for me
I don't want to change
I have no desire to leave or change anything about our relationship
I can't help myself
I am incapable of turning away from you or my love for you
Oh no, I can't help myself
I am completely at your mercy, unable to resist you or my feelings for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
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@georgeschultz2549
this has to be the greatest song they ever recorded.I can't get enough of it. its all your fault I love this gem
@rubencamdyn9627
i guess I'm quite randomly asking but does anybody know of a good site to watch newly released movies online?
@robertthomas1642
I remember the days at the Apollo theater in Harlem those were the best years.
@bradleyh260
Wow amazing, this version could have been another hit for The Supremes. Please keep up the amazing mixes. Thanks.
@mosogotam
Bradley H Bradley....much appreciated!!
@angiedougan
Motown magic brought me here ❤
@wayneclarke704
My mother n father rocked to this song for hours it’s my pleasure to continuing listening it 60yrs later
@garysmith394
I think you are mistaken. This song was unreleased for many years and appeared on a 25th Anniversary double CD years after Diana Ross left the group. So your parents could not have been listening to this song 60 years ago.
@channelskip
RIP John. Thanks for all the great mixes.
@Fons53
Wow, great record with a fantastic beat. I'm a huge Supremes fan, but never heard this song.......did you mix it your self? It reminds me of where did our love go, but more swinging!! Regards from Holland 😀🌺