Among a number of groups who helped define the Motown Sound of the 1960s, including The Miracles, The Marvelettes, The Temptations and The Supremes, Four Tops were notable for having Stubbs, a baritone, as their lead singer; most groups of the time were fronted by a tenor. The group was the main male vocal group for the songwriting and production team of Holland-Dozier-Holland, who crafted for the group a stream of popular hit singles, including two #1 hits: "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" and "Reach Out I'll Be There". After Holland-Dozier-Holland left Motown in 1967, Four Tops were assigned to a number of producers, primarily Frank Wilson. When Motown left Detroit in 1972 to move to Los Angeles, California, the Tops stayed in Detroit and moved over to ABC Records, where they continued to have charting singles into the late-1970s. Since the 1980s, Four Tops have recorded for, at various times, Motown, Casablanca Records, and Arista Records.
Something About You
Four Tops Lyrics
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If I could have you to call my very own
I work my fingers to the bone, I would never, never roam
To you I'd always come home
'Cause there's something about you, baby
That makes me keep loving you
There's something about you, baby
Truly love you just a little bit more
Sweet sweet thing, are you satisfied
Sweet sweet thing, you set my soul on fire
I need you, yeah, badly
No matter what price I have to pay
'Cause without your love, I'd worry hard
My life won't mean a thing any old way 'cause
'Cause there's something about you, baby
That makes me keep loving you
There's something about you, baby
Makes me love you just a little bit more
Truly love you just a little bit more
Sweet sweet thing, are you satisfied
Sweet sweet thing, you set my soul on fire
I'm just yours puppet on a string
Tears sometimes you bring
Do me any way you wanna whenever you wanna
I'll keep loving you just the same
'Cause there's something about you, baby
That makes me keep loving you
There's something about you, baby
Makes me love you just a little bit more
Truly love you just a little bit more
Sweet sweet thing, are you satisfied
Sweet sweet thing, you set my soul on fire
You're a real humdinger
You were never in disguise
You're a real heartbreaker
That shakes me all up inside
The Four Tops hit song "Something About You" is a soulful track that is all about the deep and passionate love that the singer has for his significant other. He is so devoted to her that he would work his fingers to the bone and never roam away from her. To him, there's just something about her that keeps him coming back time and time again, something that he can't quite put his finger on but that makes him love her just a little bit more with each passing day. He tells her that even though she may bring tears to his eyes or do him any way she wants, he'll always love her just the same.
Throughout the song, we see that the singer is certainly smitten with his partner. The lyrics are filled with so much love and adoration that listeners may even feel a bit overwhelmed by it all. The song is a classic example of soulful R&B music from the 60s, and it expertly captures the deep feelings and emotions that come with being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Darlin' darlin'
The singer is addressing his lover affectionately
If I could have you to call my very own
The singer wishes to have his lover be only his and nobody else's
I work my fingers to the bone, I would never, never roam
The singer is willing to work hard to show his love for his partner and remain faithful to them
To you I'd always come home
The singer is assuring his partner that no matter what, he would always return to them
'Cause there's something about you, baby
That makes me keep loving you
The singer is saying that there is something unique about his partner that makes him keep loving them
There's something about you, baby
Makes me love you just a little bit more
Truly love you just a little bit more
The singer is explaining that he loves his partner more and more each day because of this unique quality they possess
Sweet sweet thing, are you satisfied
The singer is asking his lover if they are happy and content in their relationship
Sweet sweet thing, you set my soul on fire
The singer is expressing how his lover sets his heart and soul ablaze with passion
I need you, yeah, badly
No matter what price I have to pay
The singer is stating how much he needs his lover in his life and that he is willing to do anything for them
'Cause without your love, I'd worry hard
My life won't mean a thing any old way 'cause
The singer would be miserable and lost without his lover's love and is emphasizing how important they are to him
I'm just yours puppet on a string
Tears sometimes you bring
The singer admits that his lover has control over him and can affect his emotions, even causing him to cry
Do me any way you wanna whenever you wanna
I'll keep loving you just the same
The singer is willing to go along with his lover's wishes and remain devoted to them no matter what
You're a real humdinger
You were never in disguise
You're a real heartbreaker
That shakes me all up inside
The singer is complimenting his lover on their attractiveness and impact on him emotionally
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER, BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND
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