Gladys Knight, born on May 28, 1944, developed her singing style while singing with her family at Baptist church functions. Though the group first released recordings in 1958, their career really got started when Motown founder Berry Gordy witnessed them perform at Harlem’s Apollo Theater in 1966 and felt very impressed. With a career following spanning decade after decade, featuring many hits, the group has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Gladys Knight & The Pips Lyrics
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Pay no attention to what's said.
Why people tear the seams of anyone's dreams
Is over my head.
Do nothing till you hear from me,
At least consider our romance.
I haven't a chance.
True, I've been seen with someone new,
But does that mean that I've been untrue?
When we're apart,
The words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you.
Some kiss may cloud my memories,
And other arms may hold a thrill,
But please, do nothing till you hear it from me--
And you never will.
~interlude~
Some kiss may cloud my memories,
And other arms may hold a thrill,
But please, do nothing till you hear it from me--
And you never will.
The song "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me" by Gladys Knight is a classic jazz standard originally written by Duke Ellington and Bob Russell. The song is a warning to the singer's lover not to believe rumors about infidelity until he hears the truth from her directly. The singer urges him to wait before taking any action, emphasizing the need to listen to her side of the story before making any judgments.
The first verse of the song describes how people often spread false rumors that can destroy someone's dreams. The singer implores her lover to pay no attention to these rumors and instead wait for her to verify the truth. The second verse acknowledges that the lover may have heard rumors about the singer seeing someone else, but she insists that he not jump to conclusions without first hearing her explanation. The interlude repeats the same message as the second verse, emphasizing that the lover should not act on any information he hears from others without first talking to her.
The lyrics of the song convey a sense of vulnerability and honesty, with the singer laying herself bare and urging her lover to trust her. The use of the phrase "do nothing" in the title, and repeated throughout the song, reinforces the idea that it is better to wait for clarity before taking any action.
Overall, "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the importance of communication, trust, and waiting for the facts before making judgments.
Line by Line Meaning
Do nothing till you hear from me,
Wait until you hear from me before making any decisions or taking any actions.
Pay no attention to what's said.
Don't listen to rumors or hearsay.
Why people tear the seams of anyone's dreams
Is over my head.
I don't understand why anyone would try to ruin someone else's dreams or goals.
At least consider our romance.
Think about how our relationship could be affected by what you hear from others.
If you should take the words of others you've heard,
I haven't a chance.
If you believe what others are saying about me, then there is no hope for our relationship.
True, I've been seen with someone new,
But does that mean that I've been untrue?
Yes, I've been seen with someone else, but it doesn't necessarily mean that I've been unfaithful.
When we're apart,
The words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you.
When we're not together, I still have feelings for you and think about you often.
Some kiss may cloud my memories,
And other arms may hold a thrill,
I may have been with someone else, but that doesn't mean I don't still care for you.
But please, do nothing till you hear it from me--
And you never will.
Please don't act on rumors or assumptions about me, because you'll never hear the truth from anyone but me.
Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, BOB RUSSELL
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@z.thomas5487
literally the most underrated version
@tiffanybm5597
Oh the tears just pours down at the ending of this song, I am so in love with my Savior & so thankful for His sacrifice❤
@Diane-ru7sr
Oh how i love this version ❤ She truly sings it so beautifully 🎄
@alanmackinnon3516
Just beautiful, what a voice.
@morrismasaga960
The best version ever
@eddiesimpson5544
Aint nibody
@tiffanybm5597
Yes sir, I always thought it was Whitney Houstons version, but when I heard this one last christmas, this blew me out the water. Very soul gripping🙌
@mimigutierrez4327
You Better Believe it!
@sherrisaunders622
I heard this song for the first time on the radio in the early 1990s. I fell in love with it. I wanted to hear it again, never did until over 10 years later. Now I can just type it in listen to it any time I want
@pmu7727
Played every 1 December and I love it, even after all these years!