The Moonglows came together in Cleveland in the early Fifties from an alliance between Harvey Fuqua and Bobby Lester, who’d previously sung together in their hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. They called their jazzy vocal group the Crazy Sounds, but Alan Freed renamed them the Moonglows. They recorded one single for Freed’s Champagne label and five for Chicago-based Chance Records before Phil Chess brought them over to his Chess label, where they remained from 1954 to 1961. The Moonglows’ productive stay on Chess ranged from the vocally innovative “Sincerely,” their biggest hit (#1 R&B, #20 pop), to the Platters-influenced “Ten Commandments of Love” (#9 R&B, #22 pop). When the group reshuffled its lineup in 1959, a young Marvin Gaye became one of the new members. Subsequently, Gaye became a star at Motown while Moonglows founder Harvey Fuqua, who’d already been writing songs with Motown founder Berry Gordy, served as an in-house producer and songwriter.
Sincerely
Harvey & The Moonglows Lyrics
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'Cause I love you so dearly, please say you'll be mine
Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine
Oh Lord, won't you tell me why
I love that fella so
He doesn't want me
Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine
Oh Lord, won't you tell me why
I love that fella so
He doesn't want me
But I'll never never never never let him go!
Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine
Please say you'll be mine
The lyrics to Harvey & The Moonglows' song "Sincerely" express a plea for love and devotion from the singer's significant other. The opening line, "Sincerely, oh yes, sincerely / 'Cause I love you so dearly, please say you'll be mine," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is asking the recipient of the song to reciprocate their love and acknowledge their feelings.
However, the following lines suggest that the singer's love may not be returned. "Oh Lord, won't you tell me why / I love that fella so / He doesn't want me / But I'll never never never never let him go!" The singer admits that their love interest may not feel the same way, but they will continue to hold on to their love.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's earnest desire for the other person's love and the lengths they are willing to go to obtain it. The longing and passion in the singer's voice make the song relatable to anyone who has experienced unrequited love.
Overall, "Sincerely" is a timeless classic that captures the universal experience of unrequited love and the hope that someone's love will eventually be returned.
Line by Line Meaning
Sincerely, oh yes, sincerely
I am genuinely expressing my love and devotion to you
'Cause I love you so dearly, please say you'll be mine
My love for you is so strong and true, please agree to be in a committed relationship with me
Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
I have already expressed my love for you and I hope you understand its depth
I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine
My love for you is unconditional and I am willing to go to great lengths to make you mine
Oh Lord, won't you tell me why
I am questioning the reason for my intense feelings for this person
I love that fella so
I have a strong affection towards this man
He doesn't want me
Unfortunately, this person is not interested in a romantic relationship with me
But I'll never never never never let him go!
Despite his disinterest, I am determined to hold onto my feelings and not let them go
Please say you'll be mine
I am pleading with you to reciprocate my love and accept my proposal of a relationship
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, SONGBOOK MUSIC LLC D/B/A QUAZICAL MUSIC
Written by: Harvey Fuqua, Alan Freed
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@doodfromellay5325
This was my Mama's song. I played it on loop for her while we waited for the Lord to take her home.
@user-wg6er5ob5w
Oh, I Am/I'm So Sorry To Hear That.
@dwightpowell6673
@@user-wg6er5ob5wMy friend we are only here for a "time'
@ChristopherLee3247
@@dwightpowell6673I'm gonna see what kind of coffee cups the Goodwill store has
@AnthonyHedman
Blessings always!
@AnthonyHedman
I knew Harvey Ferqua well. He produced my brothers group Boobie Kinght and the Soulciety .
@gmathepulse3992
This was one of my Father favorite Songs 🎵 we played this as he was passing away... Miss you Dad 👨 😢
@stephytaylor8885
😢😢😢 Oh my God 😢😢😢 Que le Seigneur tout puissant l'accueille dans sa félicité éternelle 😢🙏
@biggrickone
not my time but i had OLD parents, my dad would play this and he and mom (rip) would dance and look into each others eyes like teenagers. that was when he was still home and life was good. NAM changed dad. im well into my 50s now, MOM is gone and dad is is still coolin out but looking back is sometimes BITTER SWEET. he's coming up on 90 now and his mind is sharp as a tac, god bless sweet childhood memories!
@charlotteskiftun753
Ricky Smith.... to bad about nam.....hugs to you