The band's first taste of mainstream success came with the release of their fourth album Wild and Peaceful (1973), which contained the US top-ten singles "Jungle Boogie" and "Hollywood Swinging". Kool & the Gang subsequently entered a period of decline before they reached a second commercial peak between 1979 and 1986 following their partnership with Brazilian musician and producer Eumir Deodato and the addition of singer James "J.T." Taylor to the lineup. Their most successful albums of this period include Ladies' Night (1979), Celebrate! (1980), and Emergency (1984), their highest selling album with two million copies sold in the US. Their hit singles during this period included "Ladies' Night", the US No. 1 "Celebration", "Get Down on It", "Joanna", "Misled", and "Cherish". The band continues to perform worldwide, including as support for Van Halen in 2012 and their fiftieth-anniversary tour in 2014.
Kool & the Gang have won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and, in 2006, a Music Business Association Chairman's Award for artistic achievement. As well the band has been inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame and been bestowed with a MOBO Award for Outstanding Achievement, the Soul Train Legend Award, the Marian Anderson Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2007, the band was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. During 2018, the Bells, Brown, and Taylor were also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and received their first-time nomination into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. Their discography includes 23 studio albums and almost 70 singles. They have sold 7.5 million and 4.5 million RIAA-certified albums and singles, respectively, in the United States. Worldwide, they have sold 70 million albums.
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Discography
Kool and the Gang (1969)
Music Is the Message (1972)
Good Times (1972)
Wild and Peaceful (1973)
Light of Worlds (1974)
Spirit of the Boogie (1975)
Love & Understanding (1976)
Open Sesame (1976)
The Force (1977)
Everybody's Dancin' (1978)
Ladies' Night (1979)
Celebrate! (1980)
Something Special (1981)
As One (1982)
In the Heart (1983)
Emergency (1984)
Forever (1986)
Sweat (1989)
Unite (1992)
State of Affairs (1996)
Gangland (2001)
The Hits: Reloaded (2004)
Still Kool (2007)
Kool for the Holidays (2013)
Perfect Union (2021)
People Just Wanna Have Fun (2023)
In The Heart
Kool & The Gang Lyrics
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Sing it from the mountain, tell it to the people
When you say you love somebody
You got to let them know about it
You should let them know it
When you say you love somebody
You got to let them know about it
You got this feeling you've been wanting to share
It makes you feel as though you're walking on air
You say this feeling needs a thing called love
Then you should tell the one you're thinking of
When you say you love somebody
You got to let them know about it
You should let them know it
When you say you love somebody
You got to let them know it
It is time to show it
Oh, yeah
Oh
In every person there's yearning to love
This is the message that is sent from above
In every heart there's a love so true
That's why I'm sayin' that I love you
When you say you love somebody
You got to let them know about it
You should let them know it
When you say you love somebody
You got to let them know it
It is time to show it
You know that I love you
You say you love me too
So why don't you let me know
Let's open our hearts and let the feelings show
Sing it from the mountain, tell it to the people
Sing it from the mountain, tell it to the people
When you say you love somebody
You got to let them know about it
You should let them know it
When you say you love somebody
You got to let them know about it
It is time to show it
When you say you love somebody (Show it)
You got to let them know about it
You should let them know it
When you say you love somebody (Show it)
You got to let them know about it (Show me love)
It is time to show it (And it's time to show)
When you say you love somebody
You got to let them know about it
You should let them know it (Let them know right away)
When you say you love somebody (Show it)
You got to let them know about it (Straight from the heart)
It is time to show it (Oh...you got to let them know)
When you say you love somebody (Show it)
You got to let them know about it (Straight from the heart)
You should let them know it (Got to, got to, got to let them know)
When you say you love somebody
The song In The Heart by Kool & The Gang featuring D-Side is a message of spreading love and expressing true feelings. The song encourages people to sing their emotions from the mountaintop and tell everyone. The lyrics emphasize the importance of letting someone know when you love them, as it is not enough to only feel it within yourself. The lines "When you say you love somebody, you gotta let them know about it. You should let them know it" repeat frequently throughout the song to drive home this message.
The song acknowledges the human need for love and the message is that it is essential to tell the people that you love that you love them. The lyrics mention that everyone has a love so true in their hearts, and it's important to show this love to someone. The phrase "It is time to show it" reinforces the idea that when you feel love towards someone, it's time to demonstrate it. The song also calls for a reciprocal expression of emotion, encouraging the other person to let you know how they feel.
In conclusion, "In The Heart" by Kool & The Gang featuring D-Side is a song about expressing love and feelings. The song highlights the importance of showing someone that you love them and encourages the communication of emotions. The song is a call to action, telling people to sing it from the mountain and let everyone know about the love in their hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing it from the mountain, tell it to the people
Spread the message of love far and wide, let everyone know about it
When you say you love somebody
Expressing your love to someone else
You got to let them know about it
Sharing your feelings with the person you love is important
You should let them know it
It's necessary to tell the person you love how you feel
You got this feeling you've been wanting to share
Feeling of love that you've been keeping to yourself
It makes you feel as though you're walking on air
Love can be a powerful and uplifting feeling
You say this feeling needs a thing called love
Acknowledging that love is the reason behind the feeling
Then you should tell the one you're thinking of
You should communicate your love to the person you're thinking of
It is time to show it
It's time to not just say it, but show your love
In every person there's yearning to love
Everyone has a desire to love and be loved
This is the message that is sent from above
Love is a universal message and a blessing from the divine
In every heart there's a love so true
Genuine love resides in every heart
That's why I'm sayin' that I love you
Expressing love for the person you're singing to
You know that I love you
Reassuring the person you love of your feelings
You say you love me too
The person you love has also expressed their love for you
So why don't you let me know
Encouraging the person you love to communicate their love to you
Let's open our hearts and let the feelings show
Both of you should open up and show your love for each other
When you say you love somebody (Show it)
It's not just enough to speak the words, your actions must also show your love
You should let them know it (Let them know right away)
Don't hesitate to express your love, let the person know immediately
When you say you love somebody (Show it)
Expressing your love goes beyond words, you must also demonstrate it
You got to let them know about it (Straight from the heart)
Share your love genuinely and directly from your heart
It is time to show it (Oh...you got to let them know)
The time for expressing your love is now, don't delay any further
Got to, got to, got to let them know
Emphasizing the importance of communicating your love to the person you're thinking of
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT BELL, JAMES TAYLOR, RONALD NATHAN BELL, GEORGE BROWN, MICHAEL ARTHUR RAY, ROBERT MICKENS, CLAYDES SMITH, CURTIS FITZGERALD WILLIAMS, JAMES L. BONNEFOND, CLIFFORD ALANZA ADAMS, DENNIS THOMAS
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