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.
Upside Down
Diana Ross and the Supremes Lyrics
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You're turning me
You're giving love instinctively
Around and round you're turning me
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Instinctively you give to me
The love that i need
I cherish the moments with you
Respectfully i see to thee
I'm aware that you're cheating
When no one makes me feel like you do
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
I know you got charm and appeal
You always play the field
I'm crazy you are mine
As long as the sun continues to shine
There's a place in my heart for you
That's the bottomline
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Instinctively you give to me
The love that i need
I cherish the moments with you
Respectfully i see to thee
I'm aware that you're cheating
But no one makes me feel like you do
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Upside down
Boy, you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Upside down you're turning me
You're giving love instinctively
Around and round you're turning me
I see to thee respectfully
Upside down you're turning me
You're giving love instinctively
Around and round you're turning me
I see to thee respectfully
I said a upside down you're turning me
You're giving love instinctively
Around and round you're turning me
The song "Upside Down" by Diana Ross featuring Michael Jackson is a classic disco hit that talks about the power of love and the effects that love can have on one's life. The lyrics describe how the person's love interest has turned their life upside down and inside out. The song speaks to the instinctive nature of love and how it can feel when someone makes you feel a certain way.
The lyrics "Instinctively you give to me the love that I need" suggest that the love interest in the song is fulfilling the person's emotional needs. Despite being aware of the love interest's infidelity, the person cannot resist the love they feel when they are together. The song speaks to the idea that love can be complicated and messy, but it is worth it when you find someone who makes you feel alive.
Overall, "Upside Down" is a song about the power of love and how it can turn someone's world upside down. The lyrics are catchy and memorable, making it a timeless classic that still resonates with audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
I said upside down
I'm expressing that you're turning my world upside down
You're turning me
You're making me feel completely different than I have before
You're giving love instinctively
You're showing me love without having to think about it or be told to
Around and round you're turning me
You're taking me on a whirlwind journey that never seems to end
Boy, you turn me
You have such an effect on me, it's like I'm a different person
Inside out
You're changing me completely, even to my core
Instinctively you give to me
Your love is natural and comes easily to you
The love that I need
You know exactly what kind of love I need and you provide that for me
I cherish the moments with you
I absolutely treasure the time we spend together
Respectfully I see to thee
I still love and respect you, even though I know you're being unfaithful
I'm aware that you're cheating
I know you're being unfaithful in the relationship
When no one makes me feel like you do
Even with the knowledge of your cheating, no one else can make me feel the way you do
I know you got charm and appeal
I recognize and acknowledge your attractive qualities
You always play the field
I know you have a tendency to be unfaithful in relationships
I'm crazy you are mine
Despite everything, I still have strong feelings for you
As long as the sun continues to shine
My love for you is never-ending and will last forever
There's a place in my heart for you
You will always hold a special place in my heart
That's the bottom line
That's the truth
Upside down you're turning me
You're taking me on a wild ride that I never expected
I see to thee respectfully
Even with everything going on, I still show you respect and love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bernard Edwards, Nile Gregory Rodgers
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