Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
Diana Ross and the Supremes Lyrics


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Say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Sing it for me, fellows, now
Say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I try to put my arms around you
All because I want to hold you tight
But every time I reach for you, baby, try to kiss you
You just jump clean out of sight

And, oh, I've got news for you
Baby, now I'll make place for two
I guess you're just a stubborn kind of fellow
Got my mind made up to love you

Everybody, say it
Say yeah, yeah, yeah, say yeah, yeah, yeah
One more time
Say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm gonna love you in every way
(Gonna love you, gonna love you in every way)
I say I'm gonna love, girl, you in every way
(Gonna love you, gonna love you in every way)

Now, other girls are falling
And I'm waiting for the moment
But I need you to stay by my side
I know you've heard about me
Bad things about me
Baby, please let me explain
I have kissed a few (baby, baby)
Many a few have kissed me, too
I guess I'm just a stubborn kind of fellow
Got my mind made up to love you
(Love you, love you)

Everybody, say
Say yeah, yeah, yeah, say yeah, yeah, yeah




Oh, yeah, sing it, everybody, now
Say yeah, yeah, yeah, say yeah, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

In "Stubborn Kind of Fellow," the Temptations sing about their desire to hold their love interest tight, but despite their efforts, she always seems to slip away. Despite this, the Temptations are determined to love her in every way and prove themselves to her. They acknowledge that they may have a bad reputation, but they ask for her understanding and promise to love her fully. The song is a testament to the power of persistence and determination in the face of rejection.


Line by Line Meaning

Say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Encouragement to continue singing and enjoying the music.


I try to put my arms around you All because I want to hold you tight But every time I reach for you, baby, try to kiss you You just jump clean out of sight
I want to be close to you, but whenever I make a move, you avoid me.


And, oh, I've got news for you Baby, now I'll make place for two I guess you're just a stubborn kind of fellow Got my mind made up to love you
I am willing to make space in my life for you, and I know you are a stubborn person, but I still want to love you.


Say yeah, yeah, yeah, say yeah, yeah, yeah One more time Say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Encouragement to repeat the chorus and enjoy the music.


I'm gonna love you in every way (Gonna love you, gonna love you in every way) I say I'm gonna love, girl, you in every way (Gonna love you, gonna love you in every way)
I will love you with all that I have, and in every way possible.


Now, other girls are falling And I'm waiting for the moment But I need you to stay by my side I know you've heard about me Bad things about me Baby, please let me explain I have kissed a few (baby, baby) Many a few have kissed me, too I guess I'm just a stubborn kind of fellow Got my mind made up to love you (Love you, love you)
While other girls want to be with me, I want you to stay by my side, and even though there are rumors about me, I am a loyal person who wants to love only you.


Say yeah, yeah, yeah, say yeah, yeah, yeah Oh, yeah, sing it, everybody, now Say yeah, yeah, yeah, say yeah, yeah, yeah
Encouragement to repeat the chorus and enjoy the music.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: GEORGE GORDY, MARVIN GAYE, MARVIN P GAYE, WILLIAM STEVENSON

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