Nathan Jones
Jean Scherrie And Lydia Of The Supremes Lyrics
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And you walked slowly down the hall
You said you had to get away to ease your mind
And all you needed was a little of time
Oh winter's passed spring and fall
You never rung me, you never called
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
If a woman could die of tears
Nathan Jones, well, I wouldn't be here
The key that you're holding won't fit my door
And there's no room in my heart for you no more
Oh winter's passed spring and fall
You never rung me, you never called
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
Gone too long
Nathan Jones
Oh winter's passed spring and fall
You never rung me, you never called
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
Gone too long
Oh winter's passed spring and fall
You never rung me, you never called
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
Gone too long
The lyrics of Jean Scherrie and Lydia Of The Supremes's song "Nathan Jones" is about a relationship that has gone sour. It is a solemn song where the singers are expressing their feelings of sadness and hurt for their ex-lover Nathan Jones. The song starts with recalling Nathan Jones packing his bags and walking away from their lives to ease his mind, but he never came back. The singer then goes on to describe how long it has been since he left and how Nathan Jones never called or returned. The lyrics show the longing and the pain caused by a breakup that was never resolved.
The second verse highlights the impact Nathan Jones had on the singer's life. The woman feels she could die of tears if she continued to hold on to the pain caused by Nathan Jones's absence. The singer's heart has no room left for Nathan, and she has moved on. The key Nathan is holding no longer fits into her life. The singer has realized that Nathan Jones has been gone too long, and she needs to move on.
This song showcases the universal feeling of heartbreak and moving on. It has beautiful lyrics that anyone who has gone through a breakup can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
You packed your bags as I recall
I remember you packing your bags
And you walked slowly down the hall
You left the house leisurely
You said you had to get away to ease your mind
You claimed you needed to leave to clear your thoughts
And all you needed was a little of time
You only required some time alone
Oh winter's passed spring and fall
Several seasons have gone by
You never rung me, you never called
You never contacted me
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
You've been away for far too much time, Nathan Jones
If a woman could die of tears
Women can't physically perish from crying
Nathan Jones, well, I wouldn't be here
If you could cause my death from crying, I wouldn't be alive to tell the tale, Nathan Jones
The key that you're holding won't fit my door
You can't come back into my life
And there's no room in my heart for you no more
My heart no longer has space for you
Nathan Jones
The song's title and a reference to the mentioned person
Oh winter's passed spring and fall
Three seasons have transpired
You never rung me, you never called
You still haven't reached out to me
Nathan Jones you've been gone too long
Your absence has been prolonged, Nathan Jones
Gone too long
You've been away for an extended time period
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DEKE RICHARDS, DENNIS LUSSIER, FRANK EDWARD WILSON, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER, R. DEAN TAYLOR
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O' FISHELY
This song was EPIC for the time it was made... a female group using a 'phase setter' synthesizer to make the awesome jet plane sound as a backdrop. 💖 I remember the day it played on KRLA Radio CA.
James Adams
Great song. Great memory - thanks!
metrogoldwyn mccormick
This record from spring '71 is just one of several underappreciated gems from the post Diana Supremes.It's a shame the world didn't seem to care to hear more at the time.Perhaps now,several decades later, they will with the help of YT
Klimt Eastward
This song was a substantial hit in the UK and Ireland in September-October 1971. If anything, other recordings of theirs were overlooked; but not this. Great sound which holds up more than half a century later.
Lewis Carey
@Klimt Eastward BANANARAMA has an EXCELLENT version,! How well I remember Nathan when it aired in '71!! 💅💅💅
Dave King
@Lewis Carey it's very good but this is better.
Eros Sinema
Because people were too used to Diana Ross' impeccable charisma and voice. No matter what anyone says, Diana Ross' singing voice was a force to be reckoned with. She was most associated with the The Supremes. After she left, the group sounded too different and not as captivating and they eventually turned into a Muzak disco hot mess. It did not help that the personnel of the 1970s Supremes kept changing as fast as people changed their underwear. This led to a lack of cohesiveness and connection to the group.
They also became out of style. Over glamourous gowns and two whispery back up singers with one pronounced lead singer was a style that people had perhaps grown tired of. People moved onto Honey Cone and others.
The 1970s Supremes sold small concerts, not records.. When I listen to them I hear something quite average about their sound . They should have changed their name. It would have been far better if Syreeta was chosen as lead singer. But based on the many stupid business decisions Mary made-- having Jean ending up as the lead singer, was just another. She fought Berry on that decision and won.
K. Hendrickson
I’ve had this song stuck in my head for 48 hours! “Oh winter’s passed, spring, and fall... Nathan Jones you been gone to long...”
John Fulton
I love this song also it's a damn shame that the supremes were not supported by motown the way they should have been Gordy did not want them to outshine miss ross buddha records made the supremes an offer they couldn't leave for legal reasons what a shame look at what buddha records did for Gladys Knight and the Pips!!!
John Fulton
Nathan Jones gone too long and Jimmy Mack ain't commin back two trifling brothers but that's to be expected their papa was a rolling stone