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.
No Matter What Sign You Are
Diana Ross and the Supremes Lyrics
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Gemini, Virgo, Cancer
Pieces, Leo, Libra
Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius
The moon shines bright above
And the charts declare it's not my night for love
Ah the beat of my heart
Saying you and me baby
Would make a good combination
There's no need for looking to the stars
Can't you see the stars shine in my eyes
I love you boy,
I really love you boy
No matter what sign you are
You're gonna be mine you are
Can't let astrology chart our destiny
No matter what sign you are
You're gonna be mine you are
The beat of the heart my love
Is stronger than the charts my love
Your water sign just lit my fire
You fill me with such desire
I love you boy,
I really love you boy
No matter what sign you are
You're gonna be mine you are
Can't let astrology chart our destiny
Oh no matter what sign you are
You're gonna be mine you are
Need you beside me love
Only you can guide me love
Capricorn, Scorpio, Taurus
Gemini, Virgo, Cancer
Pieces, Leo, Libra
Aries
I don't care about your rising sign
All I know is when your lips touch mine
You move me boy, you really move me boy
No matter what sign you are
You're gonna be mine you are
Hold me tight
Hold me, hold me, hold me,hold me, hold me
Only you can make it right
You are my guiding light
Ah, hold me tight,hold me tight,hold me tight,hold me tight
Only you can make it right
You are my guiding light
Oh baby, hold me, hold me tight
The lyrics to Diana Ross and the Supremes's song "No Matter What Sign You Are" speak to the power of love and how it transcends any kind of astrology or planetary influence. The song mentions various zodiac signs, but the chorus emphasizes that no matter what sign someone may be, they will be the singer's love interest.
The song starts with a declaration that the stars are not aligned in favor of love, but the beat of the singer's heart tells them that the person they are with is the right match for them. They reject the idea that astrology should dictate their destiny and declare their love regardless of their partner's sign.
The chorus reinforces this message, stating that no matter what sign someone is, they will be the singer's love interest. The verses continue with descriptions of how their partner makes them feel, and they express their desire to be with them in a romantic way.
Overall, the lyrics to "No Matter What Sign You Are" celebrate the power of love and reject the idea that astrology should dictate who we love and how we feel about them.
Line by Line Meaning
Capricorn, Scorpio, Taurus
Listing some astrological signs
Gemini, Virgo, Cancer
Naming some more astrological signs
Pieces, Leo, Libra
Adding a few more astrological signs
Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius
The last few astrological signs
The moon shines bright above
Moonlight is shining from above
And the charts declare it's not my night for love
Astrology predicts that it's not a good night for love
Ah the beat of my heart
The singer is experiencing a strong heartbeat
I feel a good vibration
The artist senses a positive energy
Saying you and me baby
The artist feels that they have a good connection with their partner
Would make a good combination
The artist and their partner would be a good match
There's no need for looking to the stars
Astrology is unnecessary in determining their relationship
Can't you see the stars shine in my eyes
The artist's love for their partner is reflected in their eyes
I love you boy,
The singer is expressing their love for their partner
I really love you boy
The singer strongly loves their partner
No matter what sign you are
Astrological sign is irrelevant to their love
You're gonna be mine you are
The artist's partner belongs to them
Can't let astrology chart our destiny
Astrology cannot dictate their future
The beat of the heart my love
Love is more powerful than astrology
Is stronger than the charts my love
Astrology is weaker than love
Your water sign just lit my fire
The artist's partner's astrological sign is stimulating them
You fill me with such desire
The artist's partner is arousing their passion
Need you beside me love
The artist needs their partner with them
Only you can guide me love
The singer only wants their partner to guide them
I don't care about your rising sign
The artist is not concerned about their partner's rising sign
All I know is when your lips touch mine
The singer's focus is on their physical connection with their partner
You move me boy, you really move me boy
The singer is emotionally moved by their partner
Hold me tight
The singer wants to be embraced by their partner
Hold me, hold me, hold me,hold me, hold me
The artist is desperate for their partner's touch
Only you can make it right
The artist feels like only their partner can fix things
You are my guiding light
The singer's partner is their source of guidance
Oh baby, hold me, hold me tight
The singer pleads for their partner to hold them tightly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERRY GORDY JR, BERRY JR GORDY, HENRY COSBY
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