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.
On And On
Gladys Knight & The Pips Lyrics
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I'll be, yeah
A better woman you see
All because
You proved out to be a better man for me
You build me up with so much affection
(You build me up with so much affection)
(You make me realize my needs)
You seem to move in the right direction
(Seem to move in the right direction)
Makin' love, makin' love
All we please
Oh, here we go
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
Here we go
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
We gotta go
(On and on)
Keep on movin'
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
How can I
How can I show you how
I wanna prove all my love
But I'm so afraid
To take a part
Don't break my heart
The way so many lovers do
So good I feel
'Cause the love's real
Having tons of fun
Since the love begun
Huggin' and a lovin'
On and on
Gettin' with the kissin'
On and on
Chills I feel whenever you're near
Stickin' like glue I keep a lovin' you
(On and on)
On and on
Ow!
Keep on movin'
(On and on)
We gotta go
Keep on movin'
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
On and on
Hey hey hey
(On and on)
On and on
We gotta go
How can I
Work out this sweet relation
(Let us deal with love)
Keepin' our hearts together
With no temptation
Keepin' us lovin'
Keepin' us lovin'
Going
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
We gotta go
(On and on)
Keep on movin'
(On and on)
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
We gone
(On and on)
I wanna know
I know you feel like I feel
That's why we've got a love that's real
So let's keep on groovin' the way we do
Let's just keep on movin'
If we're gonna make it through
Ha
(Huggin' and a lovin')
Huggin' and a lovin'
(Gettin' with the kissin')
Gettin' with the kissin'
(Gettin' with the kissin')
Gettin' with the kissin'
(Huggin' and a lovin')
Huggin' and a lovin'
(Huggin' and a lovin')
(Gettin' with the kissin')
(Gettin' with the kissin')
(Huggin' and a lovin')
(Tears I fear whenever you're near)
(Stickin' like glue I keep a lovin' you)
(On and on)
On and on
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
We gotta move
We gotta groove
Keep on movin'
(On and on)
On and on
Ow!
We gotta move
(On and on)
On and on
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
Hey hey hey hey
On and on
(On and on)
Keep on movin'
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
On and on
Huh, on and on
(On and on) On and on
The song "On and On" by Gladys Knight & The Pips is a beautiful and romantic ode to a perfect love. The lyrics speak of a better woman who has been able to become her best self because of a better man who has been supporting her all along. The song talks about how the man has shown the woman so much affection that she has been able to realize her needs and move in the right direction. The chorus talks about how the love between the two has been going on and will continue to go on forever. The bridge in the song exemplifies the fear of being heartbroken because they have seen a lot of lovers break and do not want to face the same fate.
The song is an excellent portrayal of a beautiful love story, but it is also a mirror to the society of that time, which was seeking progress and equality for all. The song was released in 1974, at a time when the feminist and civil rights movements were going strong worldwide. The song's lyrics show that women too can be better; with the right support and love, they can achieve great things. The song's use of the term "man for me" was a significant change from the traditional "man of my dreams" which was more gendered and orthodox.
Line by Line Meaning
Bet your life
I am extremely confident
I'll be, yeah
That I will succeed
A better woman you see
That I have changed for the better since I met you
All because
Because of the influence you have had on me
You proved out to be a better man for me
You have proven yourself to be the best man for me
You build me up with so much affection
Your love helps me feel complete
(You build me up with so much affection)
You support me emotionally every day
And you make me realize my needs
You encourage me to grow consistently
(You make me realize my needs)
You help me identify what I need to be happy
You seem to move in the right direction
You always make the right moves
(Seem to move in the right direction)
You inspire me to stick to my goals
Makin' love, makin' love
Enjoying being intimate with each other and growing our relationship
All we please
All that we want
Oh, here we go
We are on this journey together
(On and on)
This will never end
Here we go
We keep moving forward
We gotta go
We need to keep moving
Keep on movin'
We must not stop
How can I
I am wondering
How can I show you how
How can I prove my love to you?
I wanna prove all my love
I want to show you how much you mean to me
But I'm so afraid
But I am scared
To take a part
To be vulnerable
Don't break my heart
Don't cause me pain
The way so many lovers do
Like many others who have been hurt by love
So good I feel
My feelings are positive
'Cause the love's real
Because our love is authentic
Having tons of fun
We are having a great time
Since the love begun
Since we fell in love
Huggin' and a lovin'
We love hugging and being affectionate with each other
On and on
Our love will continue
Gettin' with the kissin'
Our intimacy is growing through kissing and other actions
Chills I feel whenever you're near
I still get butterflies around you
Stickin' like glue I keep a lovin' you
I love being around you all the time
(Tears I fear whenever you're near)
I sometimes get emotional around you
We gotta move
We have to keep moving forward
Keep on groovin'
Let's keep our relationship exciting and always moving forward
I wanna know
I need to know
That's why we've got a love that's real
Our love is strong because we are genuine with each other
If we're gonna make it through
If we are going to survive
Huggin' and a lovin'
Expressing love through hugging and other ways
(Gettin' with the kissin')
Growing closer through kissing and similar activities
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@rudolphrmcallister
Curtis Mayfield. The greatest poet, singer, and songwriter of the black experience in America.... Ever.
Oh! By the way. If you didn't know that Mr. Mayfield wrote all of the music and songs to this soundtrack, now you know you know you know....
@eminent721
He was a bad man..not bad meaning bad..but bad meaning good 😊
@jmar1973
Oh,I knew Sir. I knew from the first note!💯
@Slowbone52
Yes Sir. . Long live Curtis Mayfield. ..
@frankdaily7582
I love blasting this song, with my windows down at the red light so all these young gents can hear real music 🎶 !
@Slowbone52
Yes sir!! Keep doing it.... this is the business
@dejonc6z
Need more ppl like you💪🏿❤️
@DeniseJohnson-ru8ps
Yesssss❤ I love it
@luvinehudson1928
I still do that😂😂
@loria7785
Yes indeed! House windows open for me 🎶🎶🎶