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.
Make Me The Woman That You Go Home To
Gladys Knight & The Pips Lyrics
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Things that meant a lot
Said so much you
Just up and forgot
What you said
To me, about me
You said I was your strength
So help me, honey
You're all I need to
Make my life complete
Oh, yes, you did
So then
(Why, why don't you)
Why don't you, baby
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
Make me the woman
You go home to
And not the one
You leave behind
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
Not the one you left to cry
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
With a smile
I fix your evening meals
Iron your clothes
It ain't no big deal
It's all a part of loving you
(Loving you, yes, it is)
Stand by your side
Through thick and thin
Not laying awake to
Ask where you been
Cause you'd tell me
If you wanted to
(If you wanted to)
Oh, yeah
(Why, why don't you)
Why don't you, baby
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
Make me the woman
You go home to
And not the one
You leave behind
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
Not that one that's
Left to cry and cry
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
(Make her the woman
You go home to) you
Make me the woman
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
You go home to
Make me yours and
You'll be mine to keep
So full of joy, you wouldn't
Need to be on the
Other side of town
Fooling around
So (why, why don't you)
Why, why, why
Good God almighty, boy
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
And not that one
That you leave behind
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
Not the one that's
Left to cry and cry
(Make her the woman
You go home to)...
I don't, I don't
I don't know what you want
Make me your woman, oh, baby...
The song "Make Me The Woman That You Go Home To" by Gladys Knight & The Pips is a plea from a woman to her partner to make her the center of his world. The lyrics express her feelings of neglect and insecurity as she watches her partner neglect their relationship while he spends his time with other women. The song opens with the woman reminding her partner of the promises he made to her and the things he said that he has forgotten. She reminds him that he called her his strength and the air he breathes, but he has not been showing her the love and attention she deserves.
The woman then goes on to list all the things she has done for him, such as fixing his evening meals and ironing his clothes, indicating that she is willing to do anything to make him happy. The woman also expresses her loyalty, standing by his side through thick and thin and trusting him implicitly. She, however, wants more and desires to be the woman that he goes home to and not the one he leaves behind.
The woman pleads with her partner to make her the center of his world and bring her back the love and attention she deserves. Overall, the song speaks to the many women who feel neglected and alone in their relationships and are searching for validation and love.
Line by Line Meaning
You promised me
You made promises to me
Things that meant a lot
Those promises meant a great deal to me
Said so much you
You spoke so many powerful words
Just up and forgot
But then you forget them so easily
What you said
What you told me
To me, about me
About me, and regarding our relationship
You said I was your strength
You told me I was a source of strength for you
The air you breathe
You likened me to the very air you breathe
So help me, honey
Therefore, please help me
You're all I need to
Because you're everything I need
Make my life complete
To make my life whole
Oh, yes, you did
And you definitely said that
So then
To that end
(Why, why don't you)
Why not?
Why don't you, baby
Why don't you, my love?
(Make her the woman
Make me the woman
You go home to)
Who you return to at night
And not the one
And not the woman
You leave behind
That you leave behind
(Make her the woman
Make me the woman
You go home to)
Who you come home to
Not the one you left to cry
Not the woman you left to cry
With a smile
Happily
I fix your evening meals
I take care to prepare your dinner
Iron your clothes
I make sure your clothes are pressed
It ain't no big deal
I don't mind doing those things
It's all a part of loving you
It's all part of showing you my love
(Loving you, yes, it is)
(Because I love you, that's why)
Stand by your side
I'm here for you, come what may
Through thick and thin
In good times and bad
Not laying awake to
I won't lie in bed, fretting about
Ask where you been
Asking where you've been
Cause you'd tell me
Because you would tell me
(If you wanted to)
(If you chose to)
Oh, yeah
Of course
(Why, why don't you)
Why not?
Why don't you, baby
Why don't you, my love?
(Make her the woman
Make me the woman
You go home to)
Who you come home to
And not the one
And not the woman
You leave behind
That you leave behind
(Make her the woman
Make me the woman
You go home to)
Who you come home to
Not that one that's
Not that woman
Left to cry and cry
Who's been left to sob uncontrollably
(Make her the woman
Make me the woman
You go home to)
Who you return to at night
(Make her the woman
Make me the woman
You go home to
Who you come home to
Make me yours and
Claim me as yours and yours alone
You'll be mine to keep
I'll treasure you forever
So full of joy, you wouldn't
You'd be so happy that
Need to be on the
You wouldn't feel the need to
Other side of town
Travel across town
Fooling around
Cheating
So (why, why don't you)
So why not?
Why, why, why
Why, oh why?
Good God almighty, boy
For the love of God
(Make her the woman
Make me the woman
You go home to)
Who you come home to
And not that one
And not that woman
That you leave behind
Who you abandon
(Make her the woman
Make me the woman
You go home to)
Who you return to at night
Not the one that's
Not the woman who's
Left to cry and cry
Been reduced to crying and crying
(Make her the woman
Make me the woman
You go home to)...
Who you come home to
I don't, I don't
I don't know
I don't know what you want
What do you want from me?
Make me your woman, oh, baby...
Make me yours, my love...
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLAY MC MURRAY
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@domoniqueayers8056
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS
FORMER MOTOWN SINGER & BAND
MOTOWN'S 60th ANNIVERSARY
I LOVE THIS GENUINE DIAMOND CLASSIC HIT SONG FROM ANOTHER
FORMER RECORDING ARTIST OF
MOTOWN'S AND A TRUE QUEEN IN HER OWN RIGHTS W/HER GOD-GIVEN
TALENT, MOST OF HER LIFE & W/
THE PIPS, EVEN AFTER THEY RETIRED
FROM THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.
AND HIGHLY MISSED BY ALL
THElR MUSIC CONNOISSEURS.
@alejandrodiazcabrera4318
You promised me
Things that meant a lot
Said so much you
Just up and forgot
What you said
To me, about me
You said I was your strength
The air you breathe
So help me, honey
You're all I need to
Make my life complete
Oh, yes, you did
So then
(Why, why don't you)
Why don't you, baby
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
Make me the woman
You go home to
And not the one
You leave behind
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
Not the one you left to cry
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
With a smile
I fix your evening meals
Iron your clothes
It ain't no big deal
It's all a part of loving you
(Loving you, yes, it is)
Stand by your side
Through thick and thin
Not laying awake to
Ask where you been
Cause you'd tell me
If you wanted to
(If you wanted to)
Oh, yeah
Why don't you, baby
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
Make me the woman
You go home to
And not the one
You leave behind
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
Not that one that's
Left to cry and cry
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
(Make her the woman
You go home to) you
Make me the woman
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
You go home to
Make me yours and
You'll be mine to keep
So full of joy, you wouldn't
Need to be on the
Other side of town
Fooling around
So (why, why don't you)
Why, why, why
Good God almighty, boy
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
And not that one
That you leave behind
(Make her the woman
You go home to)
Not the one that's
Left to cry and cry
(Make her the woman
You go home to)...
I don't, I don't
I don't know what you want
Make me your woman, oh, baby...
@leeebersole6891
i think it's unacceptable to have a dislike button on this.
@lawrencejhutchinson
The best female vocal performance EVER. I have loved this for nearly 50 years. Gladys astonishes!
@demetriceyancey9692
My favorite singer in this world
@callienewsome2492
Yes I’ll always love this song. Dynamic performance ❤❤❤
@domoniqueayers8056
I HAVEN'T HEARD THIS BEAUTIFUL
MASTERPIECE IN MANY YEARS,
BUT IT'S BEEN IN MY HEAD FOR
THE PAST 3 DAYS
@shirleyjackson8954
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@pambeforethestorm9784
This song, I 1st heard as a child. I never forgot it and ran thru my memory as an adult, only remembering a couple lines. When I found it again, I cried. Gladys is a Legend for all her beautiful songs!!! I listen all the time now!!! ❤👑❤👑❤
@thami8593
Absolute class material forever Gladys Knight & The Pips
@francesrush1342
Classic Gladys and the Pips! RIH Brothers! My Jam here! One of my favs by them! Make me yours and you'll be mine to keep, So full of joy, you wouldn't need to be, On the other side of town, Fooling around, Total acceptance is all you get, Knowing this, you will never regret, Finding yourself all around. . Love them! Much Love!
@sidneyhunt9976
Sing Gladys help get through rough times missing home serving in the US Air Force 1971