Earth, Wind & Fire (EW&F or EWF) is an American band whose music spans the … Read Full Bio ↴Earth, Wind & Fire (EW&F or EWF) is an American band whose music spans the genres of jazz, R&B, soul, funk, disco, pop, Latin, and Afro-pop. They are among the best-selling bands of all time, with sales of over 90 million records worldwide. The band was formed in Chicago by Maurice White in 1969, growing out of the Salty Peppers. Prominent members have included Verdine White, Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, Larry Dunn, Al McKay, Roland Bautista, Robert Brookins, Sonny Emory, Fred Ravel, Ronnie Laws, Sheldon Reynolds, and Andrew Woolfolk. The band is known for its kalimba sound, dynamic horn section, energetic and elaborate stage shows, and the contrast between Bailey's falsetto and Maurice's baritone. The band has won six Grammys out of 17 nominations and four American Music Awards out of 12 nominations. They have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the NAACP Image Award Hall of Fame, and Hollywood's Rockwalk and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The band has received an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award, a BET Lifetime Achievement Award, a Soul Train Legend Award, a NARAS Signature Governor's Award, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2012 Congressional Horizon Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2019. Rolling Stone has called them "innovative, precise yet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing" and declared that the band "changed the sound of black pop". VH1 has described EWF as "one of the greatest bands".

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Discography
Earth, Wind & Fire (1971)
The Need of Love (1971)
Last Days and Time (1972)
Head to the Sky (1973)
Open Our Eyes (1974)
That's the Way of the World (1975)
Spirit (1976)
All 'n All (1977)
I Am (1979)
Faces (1980)
Raise! (1981)
Powerlight (1983)
Electric Universe (1983)
Touch the World (1987)
Heritage (1990)
Millennium (1993)
In the Name of Love (1997)
The Promise (2003)
Illumination (2005)
Now, Then & Forever (2013)
Holiday (2014)
The Classic Christmas Album (2015)

Suppose You Like Me
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics

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How can I know
We're 'bout our best
When more than dreams
Defer to confess
At our best there's worlds between
What would we do
And what we do to me and you
Walk in your shoes

Never mind much
Color of my skin won't tell of how I've been
Shouldn't we rather than

Supposin' 'bout my name
(Suppose)
Supposin' 'bout my game
(Suppose)
Suppose we're more the same
Suppose you like me
(Suppose you like me)

Rather than
Supposin' my guilt to blame
Or that I'll never change
(Suppose)
Suppose we share the pain
Suppose you like me
(Suppose you like me)

What would improve
The way we demonstrate, I do
Commit such a love
Regarding none except you
Continue the bond
Let workin' peace calm all storms
Hold you like me

Never mind the
Amount, account, owe, won't stop how far we'd go
If we would just rather than

Supposin' 'bout my name
(Suppose)
Supposin' 'bout my game
(Suppose)
Suppose we're more the same
Suppose you like me
(Suppose you like me)

Rather than
Supposin' my guilt to blame
Or that I'll never change
(Suppose)
Suppose we share the pain
Suppose you like me
(Suppose you like me)

Rather than
Supposin' 'bout my name
(Suppose)
Supposin' 'bout my game
(Suppose)
Suppose we're more the same
Suppose you like me
(Suppose you like me)

Rather than
Supposin' my guilt to blame
Or that I'll never change
(Suppose)
Suppose we share the pain
Suppose you like me
(Suppose you like me)

Rather than
Supposin' 'bout my name
(Suppose)
Supposin' 'bout my game
(Suppose)
Suppose we're more the same
We're more the same and you like
(Suppose you like me)

Rather than
Supposin' my guilt to blame
Or that I'll never change
(Suppose)
Suppose we share the pain
And you like me
(Suppose you like me)

Suppose you like me
(Suppose you like me)

Suppose you like me
(Suppose you like me)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Suppose You Like Me by Earth Wind & Fire are about breaking down barriers and stereotypes between people who may be different from one another. The song encourages people to look beyond appearances, skin color, and preconceived notions to truly see each other as individuals. The chorus, "Suppose you like me" is a plea to approach others with an open mind and heart, to find common ground rather than assumptions that lead to division.

The first verse acknowledges that, despite our best efforts, there can be misunderstandings between people when communication is hindered by fear or prejudice. The second verse urges that we strive to improve the way we communicate, to let love guide us in our interactions, and to make a committed effort to find peace and understanding in relationships. The bridge reiterates the message of the song, reminding us that we are more alike than we are different, and that by sharing our pain and struggles, we can build stronger connections to one another.

In addition to lyrics, the arrangement of Suppose You Like Me includes a prominent bass line, syncopated rhythms, and vocal harmonies that are hallmarks of Earth Wind & Fire's signature sound. The final result is a funky, upbeat track with a socially conscious message that is still relevant today.

Line by Line Meaning

How can I know
I am uncertain

We're 'bout our best
We are at our prime

When more than dreams
There is more to life than aspirations

Defer to confess
Hiding true feelings

At our best there's worlds between
At our prime, differences exist

What would we do
How to behave

And what we do to me and you
How our actions impact our relationship

Walk in your shoes
See things from your perspective

Never mind much
Do not pay attention to

Color of my skin won't tell of how I've been
My skin color does not determine my life experiences

Shouldn't we rather than
Wouldn't it be better to

Supposin' 'bout my name
Speculating about my identity

(Suppose)
Hypothetically speaking

Supposin' 'bout my game
Assuming how I live my life

Suppose we're more the same
We may have more in common than expected

Suppose you like me
Consider the possibility of us getting along

Supposin' my guilt to blame
Blaming me without evidence

Or that I'll never change
Assuming I cannot improve

Suppose we share the pain
Consider that we both suffer

What would improve
What can we do to make things better

The way we demonstrate, I do
How we express our love

Commit such a love
Devote to loving each other

Regarding none except you
Focusing on you only

Continue the bond
Maintain our connection

Let workin' peace calm all storms
Allow peace to quell conflict

Hold you like me
Hold you with tenderness

Amount, account, owe, won't stop how far we'd go
Finances will not hinder our desires

Rather than
Instead of

We're more the same and you like
We have similarities and you enjoy

And you like me
And you appreciate my company

Suppose you like me
Imagine if you enjoyed being with me

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Y, AHMIR K THOMPSON, JAMES JASON POYSER, PINO PALLADINO, SIR JAMES BAILEY

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