I Heard It Through the Grapevine
Gladys Knight/The Pips Lyrics
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'Bout your plans to make me blue
With some other girl you knew before
Between the two of us girls
You know I loved you more
It took me by surprise I must say
When I found out yesterday
Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine
Oh I heard it through the grapevine
Oh I'm just about, just about, just about to lose my mind
Oh yes, I am, oh yes, I am, oh yes, I am
Baby won't you listen to me
Boy take a good look at these tears of mine
Baby, baby these tears I can't hold inside
Losin' you would end my life you see
Because you mean that much to me
You could've told me yourself
That you love somebody else
Instead I heard it through the grapevine
Oh, not much longer would you be mine
Oh, I heard it, yes, I heard it (heard it through the grapevine)
Oh, just about, just about, just about, to lose my mind
Oh yes, I am, oh yes, I am, oh yes, I am
Gooo, go
Go, I gotta go
Go, go
You gotta let me go
Go, go, go
I gotta go whoa, whoa, whoa
Say believe half of what you see
Oh, ho, and none of what you hear
Baby baby, but I just can't help bein' confused
If it's true please baby, won't ya tell me dear
Oh, do you plan to let me go
For the other girl you loved before?
Don't ya know that I heard through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Don't ya know that I heard it, yes I heard it
The lyrics to "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" tell the story of a woman who has learned through gossip that her lover is planning on leaving her for another woman. She expresses her sadness, shock, and confusion, asking him why he didn't tell her himself. She also makes it clear that losing him would mean the end of her life, conveying the depth of her love for him. Despite her pain, she mostly maintains a strong, assertive tone throughout the song, telling him that he has to let her go.
The lyrics are notable for how vividly they capture the feelings of betrayal and heartbreak, as well as the frustration of being left out of the loop when it comes to a romantic partner's intentions. The repetition of the phrase "I heard it through the grapevine" emphasizes the insidious, indirect nature of the information and suggests the possibility that it may not be entirely reliable. The song ultimately leaves the listener uncertain as to whether the woman's fears are well-founded or not, but regardless, it effectively conveys the emotional turmoil of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I bet you're wonderin' how I knew, baby, baby, baby
I know that you're wondering how I found out about your plans
'Bout your plans to make me blue
I know about your intention to make me sad
With some other girl you knew before
You went back to another girl from your past
Between the two of us girls
You had to choose between me and this other girl
You know I loved you more
I loved you more than the other girl did
It took me by surprise I must say
It was a surprise when I found out
When I found out yesterday
I found out just yesterday
Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine
I heard about it through gossip
Not much longer would you be mine
Our relationship is about to end soon
Oh I'm just about, just about, just about to lose my mind
The uncertainty is driving me crazy
Baby won't you listen to me
Please pay attention to me, baby
Boy take a good look at these tears of mine
Look at my tears, boy
Baby, baby these tears I can't hold inside
I can't keep these tears inside anymore
Losin' you would end my life you see
Losing you would be the end for me
Because you mean that much to me
You are very important to me
You could've told me yourself
You should have told me in person
That you love somebody else
That you have feelings for someone else
Instead I heard it through the grapevine
I had to hear it from someone else
Oh, not much longer would you be mine
Our relationship is about to end soon
Oh, I heard it, yes, I heard it (heard it through the grapevine)
I heard the news from gossip
Oh, just about, just about, just about, to lose my mind
The uncertainty is driving me crazy
Gooo, go
I need to leave
Go, I gotta go
I really need to leave
You gotta let me go
Please let me leave
Go, go, go
I need to go now
I gotta go whoa, whoa, whoa
I really have to go
Say believe half of what you see
You should only believe some of what you see
Oh, ho, and none of what you hear
You shouldn't believe everything you hear
Baby baby, but I just can't help bein' confused
I am confused, baby
If it's true please baby, won't ya tell me dear
Please tell me if it's true
Oh, do you plan to let me go
Are you planning to leave me
For the other girl you loved before?
Are you going back to the other girl you used to love
Don't ya know that I heard through the grapevine
I heard the news through gossip
Not much longer would you be mine
Our relationship is about to end soon
Don't ya know that I heard it, yes I heard it
I heard the news, yes I did
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRETT STRONG, NORMAN WHITFIELD
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@user-jl5td1uk8p
This version is pure gospel ❤love it ❤love it ❤love it
@deloresvaughan7058
The Best!
@yvonnefreeman5264
The band and the vocals is dynamite, Gladys won a Grammy for her version.
@NOV123
The Funk Brothers!!
@charlesselix203
The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.
Mark 1:15
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IS KNOCKING AT YOUR DOOR RIGHT NOW. REPENT OF ALL YOUR SINS TODAY, AND GIVE ALL YOUR LIFE TO HIM, WHOSOEVER READS THIS MESSAGE.
@shannonvanderhoof4810
We are "the children"
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🌿🖤💦
@Gwen3344
Sing Gladys, sing! Her version of I Heard It Through The Grapevine screams to the mountaintops the outrage of betrayal and lies. This is a woman demanding her right to the truth.
Marvin Gaye's version was more commercially successful, and I do enjoy it, but when I hear Gladys' version, I always have to play it again. It delivers on so many levels, honestly resonating the emotions of betrayal. Every element of the song matches the lyrics. Vocally, there's the defiant, take no nonsense lead and the exuberantly supportive backgrounds in a call-and-shout arrangement -- all suggesting a tight-knit network of emotional support standing in the wings. Musically, the taunting, mocking bass, the unrelenting piano and the crazy-mad saxophone deliver a measure of vengeance, slamming the scoundrel with the contempt he has earned.
All that emoting going on to foot-tapping, body-shaking rhythms. Great stuff!
@deloresvaughan7058
Your speaking nothing but the truth.
I love my Queen. She is my favorite artist
@Gwen3344
@@deloresvaughan7058 👍Gladys could straight out sing! Aretha Franklin was given that title the Queen of Soul, but I always disputed that. I have always preferred Gladys' vocal tone. I appreciate your appreciation of Gladys' talent. 😘
@sheilapalmer224
You kill this jam