Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis-penned love song "Tender Love" from both their se… Read Full Bio ↴Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis-penned love song "Tender Love" from both their second album, Chillin’ (1985), and the 1985 feature film and soundtrack Krush Groove. The single proved to be a huge success, peaking at #10 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart, which became an instant R&B classic,and stayed on the chart for 19 weeks, which was one of the tracks that helped Jam & Lewis garner a Grammy Award for Producer of the Year.

Tender Love
Force MDs Lyrics

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Here I lay all alone
Tossin' turnin'
Longing for some of your
Tender love
I'm waitin' for the right
Moment to come
So I can thank you for
All the tender love you've given to me

Tender love (tender love)
Love so tender (ah)
Holdin' me close to you
Baby I surrender

Candles fade like the dark
Now I see how
Lovely the feelings are
All the tender love you've given to me
I want you more and more
Can't resist you
More than I feel your touch
Tender love
Lovin' me straight from the heart
Holy mirror
Please let me be a part
Of all the tender love you've given to me

Tender love (tender love)
Love so tender (ah)
Holdin me close to you
Baby I surrender

Ooh yeah surrender baby ooh

La la la la la la, la la la
Ooh, ooh, hmm
Ah!

Tender love, oh!

Please let me be your love
Mm, whoa whoa (tender love)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Force MDs’ “Tender Love” are a poignant exploration of the longing and vulnerability that comes with loving someone. The singer begins by describing an experience in which they are alone, unable to sleep, and yearning for the tenderness that their partner brings to their life. They long for the “right moment” to come so they can express their gratitude for the affection and care that has been given to them.

The chorus emphasizes the tenderness of the love that the singer has experienced, and how it has made them feel. They feel held close, and are surrendering themselves to the feelings of love that they have for their partner. As the candles fade and darkness falls, the singer realizes just how lovely their partner’s feelings and affections are, and they crave more of them, unable to resist the touch of their beloved.

The lyrics speak to how love can bring about a sense of surrender and vulnerability, and how in some ways this can be difficult to bear. However, the singer is also expressing a deep gratitude for the tender love they have received and their desire to be a part of it for as long as possible.

Line by Line Meaning

Here I lay all alone
I am lying here by myself

Tossin' turnin'
I am restless and cannot sleep

Longing for some of your Tender love
I am yearning for your affectionate love

I'm waitin' for the right Moment to come
I am waiting for the perfect time to express my gratitude

So I can thank you for All the tender love you've given to me
I want to express my appreciation for all the affectionate love you have shown me

Tender love (tender love) Love so tender (ah) Holdin' me close to you Baby I surrender
Your love is so gentle and intimate that I surrender myself to you when you hold me close

Candles fade like the dark
The bright candles are fading away like the darkness is taking over

Now I see how Lovely the feelings are All the tender love you've given to me
I now understand how positive and lovely your affectionate love towards me is

I want you more and more Can't resist you
I desire more and more of your love and cannot resist your charm

More than I feel your touch Tender love Lovin' me straight from the heart
Your affectionate love towards me is more than just physical touch, it comes straight from your heart

Holy mirror Please let me be a part Of all the tender love you've given to me
I am grateful for all the affectionate love you have shown me and wish to be a part of it forever

Ooh yeah surrender baby ooh La la la la la la, la la la Ooh, ooh, hmm
I am surrendering myself to your affectionate love and enjoying the moment with you

Tender love, oh! Please let me be your love Mm, whoa whoa (tender love)
Your affectionate love towards me is precious and I wish to be your love forever

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS

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Comments from YouTube:

@Twin2284

12w↑140

Who's still listening to this song in 2024. 🙋🏻‍♀️

@donovansolomon5133

Meeeeeeee im 39 years old and its my very first time hearing this Gem

@garyengle4722

So smooth !

@rebeccarios1750

Me. 55 now, still can feel the song in my heart and mind, sometimes makes me cry🙏😢💖🥰

@davewestly307

Yep 53 years old

@kerryhutchinson2858

7w↑1

This is back in the day when Brothers used to harmonize to the ladies those days are gone

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@realnewsthatmatters9319

1y↑1.8K

Kids take notes........... No autotune, No profanity, No degrading women, No mention of money, sex or drugs. This was real music!!! These were REAL ARTISTS.

@marygoff3332

1y↑33

Amen.

@parkjamesshaw3189

1y↑35

Amen real. I'm turning 49 April 17 and this is our prime music without the swearing. Now I cuss like a sailor but there's a time to use that and this is not the time

@rucianapollard7098

1y↑21

Amen, AMEN!!! I was in 5th grade when this song came out, and I knew I wanted this song played at my wedding!!
Why can't we sing songs like this anymore??

@rucianapollard7098

1y↑12

@Park James Shaw I don't cuss because all of the rappers do it for me, lol

@Pheneria-dv6zw

52w↑4

Facts

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@chiarosuburekeni9325

48w↑262

This is one of the most beautiful slow jams ever created. Every time I listen to it I just get put in an ethereal mood. Nostalgia, bliss, happiness, calm. Absolutely perfect song

@tanyasmith4341

39w↑1

I agree yes

@Tornado1994

39w

@@tanyasmith4341 The Force MDs Story is just so HEARTBREAKING and unbelievably SAD. EVERY Decade seems to have a Singing Group filled with absolute Drama and TRAGEDY, the 60s had The Temptations, The 70s had Heatwave, the 80s Had Force MDs, 90s had Hi-Five and 2000s had Pantera(R.I.P. Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul). The Force MDs have very few living Members left, the Main Ones have already Tragically Passed on.

@BrickCityBella

17w↑1

@Tornado1994 I just learned about the passing of several Force MDs members today as I was reading the comments. I honestly had no idea until today 😢

@TheEsquireofSports.2.0

13w↑1

My guy with the ALS, man... I had just gotten a new job after winter break from school when I came home and heard about it. Then it just snowballed from there (I think one of them had a heart attack a couple of years before that, but the others died one by one seemingly every 5 years after that).@@BrickCityBella

@floydpattersonii4996

50w↑164

This brings me back to 1985 , the memories, the feeling of what was happening then. Brought a tear of reminiscence to my eye. Its amazing how powerful music is.

@loyaldeterminedcom8234

35w↑1

Crying Inside Now

@1dragonx76

7w↑7

Rip to the 4 members that past…left us an enduring classic.

@beealexanders2450

1y↑307

56 YEAR OLD THIS SONG WAS PLAYING WHEN MY COUSIN ROBERT WAS LAID TO REST AND I REMEMBER WALKING OUT OF THE FUNERAL WITH MY FATHER AND BROTHERS WHERE DID THE TIME GO? ANYONE READING THIS GOD BLESS YOU 🙏

@beealexanders2450

43w

@@DaleGribble-us9wc SO SORRY

@romesantana8960

39w↑1

Damn smh rip 😢

@loyaldeterminedcom8234

35w↑2

Sorry For Your Great Loss

@beealexanders2450

35w↑1

@@loyaldeterminedcom8234 THANK YOU I PLAY THIS ALOT MY COUSIN WAS A GOOD PIANIST BUT THANK YOU

@js.3490

30w↑1

God bless you too.

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@PaulS72Baby

2y↑1.7K

I'm 50 now. This song is bringing tears to my eyes. Flooding me with memories. I miss that era of my life. All of my family was still alive, things were way better in this world. Beautiful song.

@vonncounts1643

2y↑52

Don't go there..I said the same thing😥

@trouble4me69matthew9

2y↑17

❤❤❤❤

@aaronhopkins7130

2y↑21

Amen

@kerripapstein8093

2y↑31

I sympathize with you on everything you said. Me too! I'm 53 and this song was definitely a favorite of mine and brings back so many memories.

@kennyboudreaux1657

2y↑22

I was thinking the same thing before I read your comment.

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@aaliyahcooper228

38w↑284

I’m 14 years old listening to this. It brings back memories because I am raised by my grandma. 😌

@antwandukes

34w↑12

What? Nah. Bless your little heart ❤️ this came out in1986.

@Jitfolk

34w↑13

15 years old here 👋🏽

@KYSE3

34w↑12

Keep that Soul as you get older hold on to that💯 it’ll help you Navigate throughout your years to Come.

@CarRobbin

32w↑4

You're gran has good taste in music. I listen to this music also i just turned 50 9/7/2023

@Boyjosh

30w↑1

@@CarRobbinwow! I grew up and moulded my creative career from groups and songs like this one...all the way from Africa and guess what..I just turned 50..8/7/2023

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@MadScientyst

19w↑60

It's 2023, turned 53 & I doubt there'll ever be another R&B era as great as the 80s /90s...We had Force MDs, RFTW, Alexander O'Neal, Keith Sweat, Jodeci, Debarge, Tevin Campbell, Surface, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, Al B Sure, New Edition...MJ was alive, Prince, Lionel Ritchie, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Babyface, Jam & Lewis....& this is only from MEMORY & I ain't even started on the LADIES as yet....sheesh!! 🤩🤩

@libralovejonestarot

18w↑5

I agree and here for reinforcements ☺️... Freddie Jackson, Billy Ocean, Guy, Jon B, Joe, Mint Condition, Tony Terry, Tony, Toni, Tone, Luther Vandross, and many others.. Silk, Shai . ..

@MadScientyst

12w↑1

@@libralovejonestarot Right on bro! 👏🏻👏🏻 The list is endless indeed! 😁😁

@AnonYmous-jp8uu

10w

especially the ladies! natural beauties

@randeesavage214

9w↑1

This all we got better enjoy this soul felt music

@denaeriusharper928

9w↑1

Keep going... Patti LaBelle., Anita Baker, Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Sade, Tina Turner, Denise Williams, and the list goes on and on

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@bertgonzales5812

24w↑15

was just 18 back then. a lot of memories, simple carefree with mom and dad beside me, now at 56.. all alone.

@tiffanywilliams9545

10w↑1

I know exactly what you mean loss my dad November 19th 2023 he was all I had 😢😢😢😢

@Jitfolk

34w↑42

First time I listened to this, I started bawling my eyes out because the vocals and harmony are so beautiful. This is truly what a love song should feel and sound like.

@jmchavis4183

1y↑78

One of Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam’s masterpieces.

@Babeeboi30

3y↑1.9K

RIP to the three members that have passed on. You left us with great music. 🕊️🕊️🕊️

@elizabethgrayson4783

3y↑31

how did they pass away ?

@PromiseMcclainActress

3y↑22

How they pass away

@noellmd

3y↑197

Mercury i think died of diabetes or heart disease, TC Lundy , the lead singer , died of ALS and Trisco died of leukemia. I lived in Staten Is, I saw them a lot growing up the good and the bad. But songs still beautiful

@corylowery4086

3y↑18

That's right my brother

@earllugo9512

3y↑55

@@noellmd I remember when they was called the Force Mc's and use to sing and rap on the ferry.

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@cs868

46w↑35

If angels really sing, this song is what I think they'd sound like. Everything about this song is just about perfect - the orchestration, the lyrics and the harmonies. Stunning.

@moesdef3117

12w↑5

2024… it don’t stop! 🥂to timeless music . We love you Forcs MD’s!!!

@andrewstosberg

1y↑47

Saw New Edition in concert in Louisville many years ago, and Ralph Tresvant broke out an impromptu solo rendition of this jam (piano included). It was glorious, to say the least.

@healthymealstoday

43w↑8

This song was actually supposed to go to NE but changed at the last minute so Jam and Lewis gave them Helplessly in love instead which has a similar beat.

@Rolly2234

42w↑1

There's a couple of him singing it here
https://youtu.be/YuMPJatQx1M

@condiang

1y↑45

The soundtrack of my youth. ❤❤❤ If only I can go back in time... I would stay in the 80's.

@lt2791012ify

40w↑2

I feel the same. The 80s of our youth was the best decade ever. I miss that era.

@CarlosHernandez-kd2vb

17w

Me too!

@avagardener4028

12w↑8

😢omg how can these days ever come back.....love wuz love

@KtotheG

4y↑698

Not taking anything away from the singing, but that piano is the star of the show. I can listen to that melody play for another 10 minutes. So simple, yet so sweet.

@reneejohnson9256

4y↑25

Ikr just so freaking beautiful!!!!

@amaladudu

4y↑13

AGREED!!!! ❤️

@catherha1

4y↑13

Yes indeed me too. Perhaps there's an instrumental version... That'd be fabulous

@samuraichamploo585

4y↑13

Yes! I come back for those last couple of seconds with the piano

@rizenhower1

4y↑26

Jimmy jam

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@keystonestatewarrior3358

1y↑27

The piano riff alone makes me shiver with emotion. Doesn't get too much better than this.

@leisawhyte4786

34w↑19

Music is such a special gift we humans have...a simple song can transport you from today to 30 years ago to some really happy moments, best time machine ever invented

@artc1980

1y↑87

This is one of those songs that is absolutely perfect and will forever stand the test of time...

@nanabeauty9476

51w↑40

I love the simplicity of this song. Great lyrics. Sweet voices. A piano. Classic!!

@ahsguyton4940

32w↑29

One of greatest songs of all time in my opinion. ❤ 🔥

@CarlosHernandez-kd2vb

17w

You are 100% right, truly a masterpiece!

@brentgeorge5838

2y↑3.7K

Here I am in 2022, a 54 year old man, playing this song over and and wondering where the harmony went in our music and in our country.

@trouble4me69matthew9

2y↑42

❤❤❤

@kennyraiden9346

2y↑123

Yes, 80`s and 90`s songs are so special and we don`t hear the songs with those kind of vibes lately. Cheers to your younger days.

@sherrierdmann8886

2y↑76

Oh the memories of skating with my friends to this song.. at the skating rink

@keithbrown3889

2y↑66

Brent, I'm 65 and play it constantly!!

@u.m.a.8119

2y↑42

You speak the truth my friend!!!

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@pedrocolotto6900

26w↑8

The first time I heard this song I was 10 years old!!! 37 years later I found this song AGAIN!!!! Meanwhile I heard this wonderfull and amazing song i'm dancing whith my daughters!!! And the tears are falling!!!!

@justthat2872

1y↑112

17 years old 2023 This music doesn’t get old, just gold.

@alejahpoole5770

39w↑2

I feel that ❤

@ggdeans9128

19w↑1

I love that !❤❤ not old, just gold

@antoiniomcgee6832

31w↑15

I AM 43 & FROM THE GOLDEN ERA WHEN WRITING UR GIRL A LETTER WAS TRUE & GENUINE. MY GREATEST LOVE SONG OF ALL-TIME!

@jessicadavis6488

38w↑18

A classic...nothing more need to be said.

@andrewbeattie6520

1y↑5

Omg. Who would have thought??
21.01.23. I'm in Scotland, outside in my garden , freezing but ive a log fire on, my 10 year old daughter hasn't told me to stop playing the 80s music, surely thats a good thing?

@sleykesrun781

2y↑1.1K

Alot of people don't know this, but these guys were special. They sung and got this song right in just 2 hours. Yes, only 2 hours. The version you hear right now was done in 2 hours. Some singers take weeks to perfect a song. These guys got it right in 2 freaking hours. Amazing.

@beb5407

2y↑14

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐⭐⭐⭐

@MeMb731

2y↑12

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@MeMb731

2y↑19

Rest in Perfect Peace, Jessie D

@whyhasgooglemessedwithmych1423

2y↑27

And it took Jimmy jam and Terry 2 hours to write it

@curtispenn4692

2y↑23

Before Drake with the rapping and singing it was the Force MDs RIP Jesse🙏

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@shaunalopes4108

32w↑13

45 years old ❤ and it still brings me back

@BrittneyCooper-yb3td

13w↑5

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis dominated The 80’s.❤

@dionnesdp

And the 90's and the 2000's. They are still dominating. I just found out that they wrote "No More Drama" for Mary J Blige. As soon as I think that I am familiar with their catalog, I find another song.

@mattschneider6773

28w↑6

Seriously underrated 80s slow jam. From 'Pretty In Pink'.

@MiklehMouse

1y↑8

God I love this song! Why is it that once you start listening to these fire 80's hits, you end up binging on all 80's music (no matter the genre 'cause they were all bangers) for hours on YouTube? Nothing and I mean straight up nothing will ever dominate the music, culture and fads of the 80's! So blessed to have lived and experienced the enlightening 80's. This 55 year old will always be an 80's child!

@leroyedwards-rx3nm

24w↑5

I am 65 and still listening to this masterpiece rip you guys

@MrBlactye

4y↑3.1K

Damn I missed this kinda music. Is there anyone here with me.

@Nic25

4y↑40

I am. The best times and music. Life was soooo good.

@sweetbeauty2153

4y↑36

Yes all the way!!! Miss the 80's and 90's music. Great memories for me!!!!

@Blackskye211

4y↑29

I am!!! They don’t make em like this anymore.

@ericbige27

4y↑18

I'm down Brother , cant get music like this anymore. :(

@terriborrero5349

4y↑13

Agree

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@marmichaux7520

25w↑7

This is still one of my all-time favorite love ballad-slow songs. It just bugs me how they didn't get like 15 more albums. This song is utterly beautiful, classy, and gives you the goose bumps. Their voices were epic. I miss great music like this. I need a time machine.

@realityiscool9483

1y↑7

That keyboard riff has been in my head for 30 yrs

@osiawideman4851

43w↑9

I tear up when I hear songs like these, I was 14 years old when this song came out,music has always been a part of my life,this represents the first phase of hip hop that I had the pleasure to enjoy and experience ❤❤❤❤❤

@jennwetzel25

1y↑10

This song makes me think of a certain someone. We dated briefly, and life got in the way. We reconnected, and while we were chatting, this song came on in the background. I can't, but help stop and smile when I hear this come on. Brian, wherever you are in life, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for this brief flame in our lives. Hugs for always

@buzzjunior8141

1y↑7

Still timeless in 2023!!!

@ft2305

4y↑352

Jeez, I was 17...and I'm 50 now. Still feel the same émotion while listening to this. Masterpieces are timeless ...

@marioneichelberger1237

3y↑6

Me too

@unlimited_71

3y↑6

Yes sir ...it feels like it's barely yesterday

@dookey71

3y↑6

Me too, brother!

@gummieworms3909

3y↑2

This song aged me horribly 😆😐😞😩😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@camibelcher4611

3y↑1

I was 16..but yes!

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@bethadams7255

13w↑2

Forever love the 80's, one of the greatest decade's for music, it's just not like it used to be back then with good quality music ❤

@cassondrasims4373

1y↑7

Forever love this song 2023❤️❤️

@tiffanywilliams9545

1y↑3

What happened to music like this??? Somebody please bring it back we need it desperately 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@TeacherEric173

1y↑3

This clean tune will always bring back memories of the great 1980s. Makes me cry...

@georgefleming3981

48w↑7

I’m glad I was born in this era. This was real music! Nostalgia

@Copasyetic

3y↑434

This is when men made songs about how much they loved their women. I'm glad I was around to experience this era. We need more songs like this now. RIP love songs if the 80's.

@Hollyhood180

2y↑7

Now it’s bitches this ho that…. SMH. This really was a great time

@rjjcms1

2y↑15

When mainstream music had a lot more class.

@kbdadone988

2y↑5

Fact

@janetnash2753

2y↑9

When the boys actually courted you, and you had respect for yourself and was held to a standard of being a young lady.

@CockLobster

2y↑2

Men never stopped making love songs. 🛑 😐

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@asab167

33w↑7

This is one of the greatest love songs ever recorded ❤ its like a drug, I can't get enough of it.

@andreakimwilliams1224

28w↑1

I agree. My boyfriend and I dance to this often

@stylishgambino1781

10w↑3

RIP to all the members who have passed,the only one still living is the one in the grey suit.

@clairekimpson3939

32w↑7

One of the most beautiful songs I have ever enjoyed. Just Heavenly!

@giselledenny9084

34w↑4

"Baby, I surrender" hits my very soul every single time.
Beautiful melody

@j.cesar.353

30w↑3

In 86 an older 19 year old woman gave me this song amongst others when i was 17 in a mix tape. Thanks Megan.

@jeffsampson3796

4y↑172

I'm a 49 year old white man and I have a confession. Although, I'd rarely admit this, most Boy Band hits from the 1970s through the 00s are fun to listen to. There, I said it.

@03MsMichelle

3y↑4

🙂

@christinegaona6478

3y↑2

That's funny

@TonyRomearound

3y↑11

Nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of

@christinegaona6478

3y↑2

@@TonyRomearound I agree

@elenaarman-tang7811

3y↑2

I agree 👍

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@dougwinegar01

32w↑4

The greatest decade for music!!!

@chosenempress1436

1y↑6

In tears every time I listen to it 😢

@Victoria_NBA_NFL_FanGirl_USA

32w↑5

Love this song, it'll NEVER GET OLD!!
🎶❤"Hear I lay all alone tossing, turning,...longing for some of your...(Tender Love)" ❤🎶

@Daniel-sl2pp

31w↑5

80s music will never die or be 2nd to NONE!!!

@YoungDreezee

1y↑3

The piano play is flawless

@brianamares1209

4y↑2.7K

I’m convinced the 80s had the best music.

@spike0365

4y↑38

Bri M. Yes it was the best decade for music

@JayKhwaja

4y↑20

ETERNALLY

@tawanabrown3650

4y↑21

You would be right! 🎶🎶🎶

@dcthree3759

4y↑50

Late 70's too... Soul and soft rock of that era was on point

@76pop108

4y↑35

It was, there were alot of hidden gems that never had the popularity it deserved, that's why researching music that's never been heard of from that era is always a great adventure.

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@clintonyoung9813

47w↑2

Some of the last great music. I look back and realize I lived in a Great Era.

@wendysmiles6940

49w↑3

Good music from the 80's! The BEST!

@dennisriley3899

1y↑2

We're do I start I won't my heart will just listen and melt with gratitude for a timeless classic when music and harmony wasn't soiled by the devil 59 years old truly blessed with my generation of pure true music geniuses x

@Don-Pow

36w↑3

One of the Best R/B of all times

@paulondeulyatele3376

16w↑3

Black Americans are talented...they are the spotless when it comes to singing...REAL VOCALIZATION..! Not these fake singers we have today...!

@ronjones2868

1y↑835

One of those songs that immediately takes you back in time to when things were so much more simple and carefree. When music was about peace, love and happiness. 1985 was a good year

@stevensmith8666

1y↑13

This song was actually Spring '86. But you are correct ... 1985 was a great year. So was '86!

@andreasmangeng4307

1y↑13

Well, the world was not so simple and carefree, there was a lot of crime around already, aids, a hole in the ozon layer which scared the shit out of people, the cold war etc. etc...But the music was great, thats true :-)

@mikeivey8169

1y↑12

Classic Rock white guy here. This hooked me from the moment I heard it. Love is a House is strong as well.

@TeamTuc

1y↑3

My high-school graduation year 🥰

@billionaire33

1y↑9

I'm crying reading this. I miss that time so much. My grandma letting me watch this on BET.

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@muzikaldiversity

25w↑1

my favorited Force M.D.'s cut....a classic of eternal songsmanship....it will always be!

@rashydahjohnson4992

32w↑5

This is one of my favorite Force MD"s songs back in the day. I love this song so much this is a beautiful song.

@joanneblaize3310

48w↑10

This song will never fade neither get old. Sweet lyrics. I love it

@demetricajames2804

1y↑6

This is 2023, I'm 45 yrs old and I love this song when I was in middle school and I still love it today. Just bring back so much wonderful memories.

@loyaldeterminedcom8234

35w

Class Of 95 Or 96

@ayandapollancemolepo3797

1y↑5

I’m turning 33 in two months, this type of music shaped me, it was the soundtrack to my childhood, mom of two now and I could only wish my girls could experience an ounce of the same wholesome yet simple life we had without any pretentiousness and materialistic influences . Just authenticity and good music.

@leeli1674

3y↑329

Every timeI hear this song I cry... Its sooo beautiful , and innocent . Lets get back to loving people the world needs healing .

@tuereveney962

3y↑6

Same here. It’s beautifully sad. 😢

@juliusjackson4415

3y↑1

Too bad in the world today love is weakness this song brings so man memories of my young life it was one of my favorites back in the day

@kayj2093

3y↑2

Hmmm, good luck with that! This world has been devoured by racists and demons!

@walkingingodsfavor4038

3y↑1

Amen

@carolannewray8517

3y↑4

Yes we do need to get back to loving people life is to short not to.

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@nickie7763

34w↑5

I would happily go back to these days in a heartbeat ❤

@C.E.A.369

32w↑5

Awww I love this song❤❤❤

@jimmyadams6635

45w↑3

I’m turned 75 April 2023 and when this song came out in the mid 80’s I was going through something with my baby momma… she was ignoring me and trying to do her own thing even though we were living together with two daughters. We saw them live in a club in Brooklyn singing their first big hit “Tender Love “…this song was big in the summer of 85 or 86… me and her went on to have two more boys and I married her. At the end of the 90’s we divorced, I have eight grandchildren and one on the way as of June 2023…every time I hear this song I think about how my heart felt when she was being a complete jerk and how it affected our relationship, it was never the same. That era was great and bad in New York City…

@pollardnat

7w↑1

I’m 39 and remember & love this song. Still one of my favs , just beautiful. RIP to all the group members no longer here, they all left the world too soon. Stevie D is the only OG member left 🫶🏼

@brianwebb9827

41w↑2

This takes me back to high school … so many memories. These memories are of simpler days, warmer nights, good friends, first loves, dreams and hopes.

@beautyonpoint9664

4y↑598

One of the best love songs of all time. Never gets old.

@ryanventura4129

4y↑1

I'llove this song 😍

@robertduncan707

4y↑1

I agree!!

@LittleSlim78

4y↑3

Beauty on point. I know right. Pure tranquility ma’am.

@JimmyJamTerryLewis

3y↑1

Thank you

@avagarica9682

3y↑1

I remember being a young girl singing thinks to my Papi. I love this song

@TYZOMBEE

35w↑3

AFTER 25 YEARS I UNDERSTAND WHAT TENDER LOVE IS. AND I HOPE YOU ALL GET TO FEEL THIS FEELING! GOD BLESS!

@kelvinbutler582

29w↑3

Once agian, we are all mesmerized by the brilliance of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.The Force MDs vocals were flawless!!

@JB-jp9gp

1y↑8

2023 now! I am 55yrs old but this music sings in my heart acting like im still at
My 20's when i hear this song over and over again ❤

@JohnDoe-od6xk

46w↑3

MAY 2023 still can't get enough of these RnB classics

@atis9061

1y↑5

This song is so sweet & innocent 😇 ❤

@R-L-I

4y↑1K

I hate that we don’t have love songs like this much anymore.

@krnpowr

4y↑16

much? None at all.

@mrbrnz001

4y↑17

Wap!!!!

@AlexRides808

4y↑8

@@mrbrnz001 hahaha

@fancydancevideoyoda

4y↑27

Indeed, this is why the world is so messed up. People have forgotten the universal language of tenderness and slow love. Everything is too fast-now-now-NOW!

@AlexRides808

4y↑5

Do a quick search for Durand Jones and the Indications. You're welcome in advance.

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@donovansolomon5133

9w↑1

Im a 39 year old South African and it's my first time hearing this GEM 💎 of a song..i swear i do not live under a rock..

@neomiroberts6252

27w↑3

9 years ago I couldn’t find this song and then a guy I just met helped me find it ,. We fell in love now married with 3 kids , we call it our song,brings with it all the butterflies in the tummy on talking stage and I fall over and over inlove again with my man!! It’s 2023 and forever playing this song❤Kevin hun

@kerryotundo2413

1y↑12

It’s 2022 and this song still touches my heart I love it. God bless you this song is just it. 💐💐💐💐💐💐 giving yal while you still here

@dillondick4171

10w↑2

When people use to sing about love those days surely will be missed

@andrelewis6015

1y↑5

I’m 19 years old here in 2023 and I approve this is 🔥

@sergiovalenti7255

3y↑559

My wife and I chose this as our 1st song at our wedding in 1993. So beautiful.

@roshelltannen9698

2y↑8

You and the Mrs have great taste.

@claudettedrew5840

2y↑3

Your wife have great taste💖😊

@kimoneraynor1345

2y↑6

Wow Blessings to you and yours on 28 yrs of marriage❤🧡💚💛

@treatmefavourably9825

2y↑2

nice

@brentjames2425

2y↑4

I want thjs to be the song my queen coming Christmas I'm excited one-door slammed on me July 5 but God added a new queen my ex coming up from Florida I almost gave up on relationships I'm not

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@Janelle_24

9w↑2

This is such a beautiful song. It has always been one of my favorite songs from back in the day. It brings back some fond memories. These brothers could sang!!! 🎶🎵 🫶🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@twelveoaks1

1y↑4

How amazing - perfect.
Such a polished & classy R&B quality performance, by these honorable guys with their song delivery!
Wow, "Force MD's"! You can tell that some of the group members are family members, (brothers/uncle, such tight harmonies).
To bad we can not travel back in a time machine to this year/1985! -- Rest in Peace to the members who have passed on!

@jeffdebassige8592

27w↑5

I remember dancing to this old jam and holding my girlfriend.....38yrs later now she's my wife...

@anndunnigan4854

1y↑2

This was truly the music❤

@tonyjasper4721

50w↑1

Im 35 so this was a few years before me. When you hear music like this it makes you wanna throw away this newer slow music and reminisce what was "TRUE MUSIC" thanks to my dad who now is in heaven.

@emeliakpinpuo251

5y↑687

Man black singers from back in the day will forever have that effect...their songs are sooooo moving. They were sooo passionate about music.

@ikzelf100

5y↑3

isn't that a bit rascist?

@HalfDeaf

5y↑3

@@ikzelf100 kinda

@takeda155

5y↑23

@@ikzelf100 no, suburban white tween.

@ikzelf100

@@takeda155 i had some special thoughts about 155 and here you are let's move this conversation in the the direction we both want and let's see what happens.

@colty7764

5y↑3

piano and violins help to set a calm tone also.. lol

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@vinisanp

1y↑7

Quantas memórias nessa música. O som no quarto. Dia de chuva. Os irmãos. Meus pais. As lágrimas vem nos olhos de um tempo que foi tão bom. Ah os anos 80 e 90....