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.
End Of The Road Medley
Gladys Knight & The Pips Lyrics
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Oh you're too much for me baby
More than my heart can stand
Like a kid behind the wheel
You been reckless with my heart
If I stay around you sure to tear it all apart
Said the road's got to end somewhere
Every road's got to end somewhere
So let me give you the low down
We've come to the end of our road
Just think about all the times you let me at home lonely
You only did it 'cause you know I loved you only
Runnin' around with every girl in town
I'm telling you boy no longer will I be your clown
Said the road's got to end somewhere
Every road has got to end somewhere
Sick and tired of your stuff
Said enough is enough
We've come to the end of our road
No, no, no, no, no
Sorry baby I just have to go
You made more sense when you begged and you pleaded
Talkin' bout I'm the one you're needing
Said I done had my fill of you
Hurt me so through the years
I've done sure enough run out of tears
Telling you I couldn't cry if I wanted to
Said the road's got to end somewhere
Well now every road has got to end somewhere
Time and again I beg you to slow down
So I'm givin you the low down
We've come to the end of our road
(This is the end, the end of our road)
(This is the end, the end of our road)
(This is the end, the end of our road)
In "The End of Our Road" by Gladys Knight, the writer is trying to leave a toxic relationship. The lyrics start with the writer recognizing that the relationship is not good for them and that they have to leave immediately. The writer compares their partner to a reckless driver who has been reckless with their heart. The writer acknowledges that all roads eventually end and that this relationship has come to its end. The writer has had enough of their partner's hurtful behavior and is no longer going to stick around to be hurt anymore.
The chorus of the song talks about how every road has to end somewhere and this road has ended for them. The writer speaks about how their partner would leave them at home alone while they went around with other women. The writer accuses their partner of only doing this because they knew the writer loved them. The writer is tired of being hurt and is no longer willing to be played for a fool.
The second verse of the song continues with the writer expressing the hurt that their partner had caused them. The writer says that their partner used to beg and plead for them to return, but they have had enough. After years of hurt and pain, the writer has run out of tears to cry for their partner. The last chorus echoes the earlier sentiment that every road has an end, and for them, this relationship has come to its end.
Line by Line Meaning
I've gotta get away from you fast as I can
I need to distance myself from you immediately
Oh you're too much for me baby
You are overwhelming to me
More than my heart can stand
You are hurting me beyond what I can bear
Like a kid behind the wheel
You are reckless and irresponsible
You been reckless with my heart
You have been careless with my emotions
If I stay around you sure to tear it all apart
If I continue to be with you, it will only cause more damage
Said the road's got to end somewhere
All good things come to an end
Every road's got to end somewhere
All journeys eventually reach their destination
Now is the time for the showdown
It is time to confront the issues and have a final discussion
So let me give you the low down
Let me explain the situation clearly
We've come to the end of our road
Our relationship has reached its conclusion
Just think about all the times you let me at home lonely
You have left me feeling abandoned and isolated countless times
You only did it 'cause you know I loved you only
You have taken advantage of my love for you
Runnin' around with every girl in town
You have been unfaithful and disloyal
I'm telling you boy no longer will I be your clown
I refuse to be a fool for you any longer
Sick and tired of your stuff
I am fed up with your behavior
Said enough is enough
I have reached my limit
No, no, no, no, no
I am resolute in my decision
Sorry baby I just have to go
I regret to say that I must leave
You made more sense when you begged and you pleaded
Your requests seemed more sincere when you were imploring me
Talkin' bout I'm the one you're needing
You claimed that you needed me, but your actions proved otherwise
Said I done had my fill of you
I have had enough of you
Hurt me so through the years
You have caused me pain throughout our time together
I've done sure enough run out of tears
I have cried so much that I can no longer shed any tears
Telling you I couldn't cry if I wanted to
I am emotionally drained and cannot cry even if I try
Time and again I beg you to slow down
Repeatedly, I have asked you to be more careful and considerate
(This is the end, the end of our road)
The conclusion of our relationship is inevitable
This is the end, the end of our road
Our journey together has come to a close
This is the end, the end of our road
We have reached the final destination of our relationship
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Jackie Walker
Gladys Knight will always be my favorite singer. I have followed her since the 60's when I was a young child. Her voice is powerful and unmatched! Her songs throughout the years are classics and memorable Love,love, love !❤❤❤
Edmund Paulsen
These singers are still the best to listen to.
loz strickland
Love this Lady’s Voice ❤she has an incredible range ❤❤❤
terry mellan
chills run down my spine whenever i hear Gladys sing
geezdreemz2
Thank you Gladys for this MUSICAL MASTERPIECE!! AWESOME!!!
Alexis Hanna
I absolutely love when she sings “Love don’t love nobody”. Beautiful mannnnn……and those background singers did an amazing job too!
Lina Ogana
Kindly, would you know who the original singer is ...
Keith Mayfield Sr.
Gladys Knight is a great singer,
One of which I'm still able to enjoy with my family and grandchildren.. May she continue to bless many more people with ent for years to come.
WATKINS GLOBAL NETWORK
Gladys did it with this--brought me into a spell of joyful tears. Rinsed my agony drenched heart. Sometime a good ole soulful song pulls those reluctant tears out, even of a big old grown man. The older you get, the more sentimental you get, especially when think back on late loved ones that are no longer with us--grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and childhood friends. Thank you Gladys, thank you!
Joseph Betts
music pulls heart strings and speaks for itself makes me love my woman more😎