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.
You Can`t Hurry Love
Diana Ross and the Supremes Lyrics
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I need to find, find someone to call mine,
But mama said you can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
It's a game of give and take.
You can't hurry love,
No, you just have to wait,
No matter how long it takes;
But how many heartaches must I stand
Before I find a love to let me live again.
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on,
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's almost gone,
I remember mama said,
You can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
It's a game of give and take.
How long must I wait how much more can I take,
Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break?
No, I can't bear to live my life alone.
I grow impatient for a love to call my own,
But when I feel that I, I can't go on,
These precious words keeps me hanging on,
I remember mama said,
Can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
it's a game of give and take.
You can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
It's a game of give and take
No matter how long it takes.
No love, love don't come easy,
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
Soft voice to talk to me at night,
For some tender arms to hold me tight.
I keep waiting; I keep on waiting,
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy when mama said
You can't hurry love no,
You just have to wait,
She said trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes.
You can't hurry love
You just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take.
"You Can't Hurry Love" by Diana Ross & The Supremes is an enduring classic about the anticipation of love and the importance of waiting patiently for it. It talks about the singer's yearning for true love and the difficulties in finding it. The song describes the universal human experience of longing for a meaningful romantic relationship, but also the wisdom of taking the time to find the right person.
The song conveys the message that love is not something that can be rushed or forced. The chorus repeats the phrase "You can't hurry love" as a mantra, reminding us that it's worth waiting for the right person to come along. The song also emphasizes the importance of trust and giving love time to develop. The lyrics suggest that a successful relationship requires both partners to be willing to give and take equally.
Moreover, the song's lyrics are based on a larger concept in life than love. Each line has its own meaning, offering snippets of wisdom for anyone facing tough times. The song’s theme can be connected to almost any period in life from attempting to make a career work to other things a person might attempt to force into place against their will.
Line by Line Meaning
I need love, love to ease my mind,
I require love to alleviate my anxiety.
I need to find, find someone to call mine,
I need to discover someone who belongs to me.
But mama said you can't hurry love,
My mother told me love must be given time and cannot be rushed.
No you just have to wait,
There is no choice but to be patient.
She said love don't come easy,
Mother indicates that love is not readily obtainable.
It's a game of give and take.
A relationship requires equal efforts from both partners.
No, you just have to wait,
Being impatient will not hasten the arrival of love.
You gotta trust, give it time,
Trust in the process and be willing to wait patiently.
No matter how long it takes;
Love may take longer than expected, and that should be accepted.
But how many heartaches must I stand
How many disappointments must one endure?
Before I find a love to let me live again.
Before I discover a love that rejuvenates me.
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on,
Currently, my only support is the prospect of love.
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's almost gone,
When my will is faltering.
I remember mama said,
The reminder of my mother's advice is helpful.
How long must I wait how much more can I take,
How much longer and how much more can I endure?
Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break?
Before isolation causes my heart to break.
No, I can't bear to live my life alone.
I cannot imagine living my life without a partner.
I grow impatient for a love to call my own,
I am increasingly desperate for a love that is solely mine.
But when I feel that I, I can't go on,
But when I am at my lowest point.
These precious words keeps me hanging on,
These invaluable words provide emotional support.
Can't hurry love,
Love cannot be rushed.
No you just have to wait,
Patience is required.
She said trust, give it time
Trusting the process and being patient is key.
No matter how long it takes.
Regardless of how long it may take, it is worth waiting for.
No love, love don't come easy,
Love is not easily achieved.
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
But I persist in waiting, eagerly awaiting
Soft voice to talk to me at night,
A caring and gentle voice to converse with at night.
For some tender arms to hold me tight.
For somebody to embrace me warmly.
I keep waiting; I keep on waiting,
I keep waiting patiently.
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy when mama said
But it is not easy when my mother said
It's a game of give and take.
A relationship requires equal efforts from both partners.
You can't hurry love
Love cannot be rushed.
You just have to wait,
Patience is required.
She said love don't come easy
Mother indicates that love is not readily obtainable.
It's a game of give and take.
A relationship requires equal efforts from both partners.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
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@beckster5923
There's an older woman who I was friends with who I love, and she knew I loved her and I did nice things for her and she was also nice to me. But she passed away in the hospital because she didn't want any more treatment for her cancer, and she wanted to peacefully pass away.
I was heartbroken, and the night after I talked to her in the hospital while she was in the process of dying, because they said that hearing is the last sense to go when somebody is dying.
I told her I love her and that I'm desperately trying to escape my painful feelings by hoping that I'll fall in love again with another older woman who can be in person with me on Earth, and be like a housemother, or like a mother figure, like she was, and I told her that I will always still love her also, for as long as I live in this life, because love is eternal and we always love our loved ones, whether they're dead or alive. And everybody can love everybody, we don't have to love only one person. Especially if somebody has passed away, and can't be in person with us anymore.
If there's life after death, I know that everybody will be reunited in Heaven, or in some spiritual world where people go when they die and that we'll all have a peaceful, happier life there, but that's a long time from now. I can predict that my friend will want me to move on and get on with my life on Earth for the time being, but I can't bear to suffer from her death and that's why I want to fall in love again with another older woman. I hope she'll be okay with that, since she knows that she can't be in person with me anymore.
I've been searching when I go out, but I haven't fallen in love with any other older women who I've seen. My roommate, who is another friend I have who is a sister figure, told me about this song.
I already knew this song existed considering that it's old, and been out for years, but she basically brought up this song because she was telling me that there's no use in looking for somebody to fall in love with, because love comes natural.
But yes, I don't know how long it will take and I feel frustrated about the void in my life from losing my friend, and one of the things that will help me move on is getting the void filled by falling in love again with another older woman. Until then, I want to move on but still have my friend in my heart, and get occupation. But I hope that I fall in love again with another older woman here on Earth, who I'll be friends with.
@user-ip9yu7lp1q
I need love, love to ease my mind
I need to find, find someone to call mine
But mama said you can't hurry love
No you just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
You gotta trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
But how many heartaches must I stand
Before I find a love to let me live again
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's almost gone
I remember mama said
No, you just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
How long must I wait? How much more can I take?
Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break
No, I can't bear to live my life alone
I grow impatient for a love to call my own
But when I feel that I, I can't go on
These precious words keeps me hanging on
I remember mama said
No, you just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes (gotta wait)
No love, love don't come easy
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
Soft voice to talk to me at night
For some tender arms to hold me tight
I keep waiting, I keep on waiting (give and take)
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy when mama said
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said love don't...
@floralfancy7814
You don't here songs like this anymore! Its sweet, uplifting and honest and has a sisterly type of advice.
@MartiaCrockett
You don’t. Here song like this anymore ! It’s sweet uplifting and honest and has a a sisterly type of advice
@slimelifekj5155
That’s why I love the 60s black music. I don’t listen to anything in my generation
@brianshin3209
I just shared this song with my friend who’s constantly chasing love as his sole priority in life. Good things come to those who wait.
@josepenuelas1285
You can't hurry love!
@ninobrown3394
Tell her to stop chasing
@beckster5923
There's an older woman who I was friends with who I love, and she knew I loved her and I did nice things for her and she was also nice to me. But she passed away in the hospital because she didn't want any more treatment for her cancer, and she wanted to peacefully pass away.
I was heartbroken, and the night after I talked to her in the hospital while she was in the process of dying, because they said that hearing is the last sense to go when somebody is dying.
I told her I love her and that I'm desperately trying to escape my painful feelings by hoping that I'll fall in love again with another older woman who can be in person with me on Earth, and be like a housemother, or like a mother figure, like she was, and I told her that I will always still love her also, for as long as I live in this life, because love is eternal and we always love our loved ones, whether they're dead or alive. And everybody can love everybody, we don't have to love only one person. Especially if somebody has passed away, and can't be in person with us anymore.
If there's life after death, I know that everybody will be reunited in Heaven, or in some spiritual world where people go when they die and that we'll all have a peaceful, happier life there, but that's a long time from now. I can predict that my friend will want me to move on and get on with my life on Earth for the time being, but I can't bear to suffer from her death and that's why I want to fall in love again with another older woman. I hope she'll be okay with that, since she knows that she can't be in person with me anymore.
I've been searching when I go out, but I haven't fallen in love with any other older women who I've seen. My roommate, who is another friend I have who is a sister figure, told me about this song.
I already knew this song existed considering that it's old, and been out for years, but she basically brought up this song because she was telling me that there's no use in looking for somebody to fall in love with, because love comes natural.
But yes, I don't know how long it will take and I feel frustrated about the void in my life from losing my friend, and one of the things that will help me move on is getting the void filled by falling in love again with another older woman. Until then, I want to move on but still have my friend in my heart, and get occupation. But I hope that I fall in love again with another older woman here on Earth, who I'll be friends with.
@brianshin3209
@@ninobrown3394 the sad thing is he’s a guy. Men should be able to tolerate being alone.
@brianshin3209
@@beckster5923 what ur describing sounds a little more pure and real. My friend on the other hand will take anyone who will have him and the sad thing is he’s got 3 young kids he could make his priority and fill the love in his life through them. But nope, he just wants a female partner. That’s not love. It’s selfish indulgence if you ask me. I tell him straight up all the time and although he acknowledges I’m right he never changes his priorities or behavior.
@Flyingtaco82
This was my mom’s SONG. I must have heard it a thousand times growing up. ❤❤❤❤