While he would enjoy the commercial success during a string of albums in the mid- to late '70s, he also lent his production and songwriting skills to several labelmates, including the Natural Four. After the closing of Curtom Records in 1980, Hutson's career diminished into obscurity with the exception of 1982's jazz-funk-tinged Paradise. However, he has maintained a strong cult following among soul collectors to this day, and in 2000 Sequel Records had the good sense to reissue not only the original albums on CD but a two-disc anthology spanning the greatest hits of his career.
Where Did Love Go?
Leroy Hutson Lyrics
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where did love go?
When I look into your eyes -- it feels just like I'm hypnotized
where did love go?
where did love go?
You've forth been all my dreams then you'll had to find (don't take the love from me)
'Cause I dream you on my mind and then you broke my heart (don't take the love from me)
The light can't be this way -- the future's simple love (don't take the love from me)
where did love go?
where did love go?
When I see your smiling face, nothing can take your place (Woooooo)
where did love go?
where did love go?
I dream you on my mind -- It's all I have to do (don't take the love from me)
So please don't break my heart -- I have so much to give (don't take your love from me)
When I hold you in my arms, I feel simple ectacsy (I have so much love to give)
So come on girl -- You're my world -- come on, spent the night with me
(background singers singing Do Dup, Do Dup 12x, with Leroy speaking behind music interlude)
(Leroy and background singers singing chorus)
where did love go?
where did love go?
You fill my loving cup, I'm never gonna you up (Woooooo)
where did love go?
where did love go?
You've forth been all my dreams then you'll had to find (Wooooooo Woooooo)
'Cause I dream you on my mind and then you broke my heart (Wooooo Wooooooo)
I'll give you all my love -- that's all I have to give (Wooooo Woooooo)
So please, don't break my heart (don't break my heart) -- I have no life to live (Just be my baby)
(background singers singing, with Leroy talking in background)
You fill my loving cup, I'm never gonna you up (Woooooo)
You fill my loving cup, I'm never gonna you up (Woooooo)
Just be my baby (Just be my baby (Da-Dup Da-Dup, Da- Dup Da- Dup)
Just be my baby (Just be my baby (Da-Dup Da-Dup, Da- Dup Da- Dup)
Just be my baby (Just be my baby (Da-Dup Da-Dup, Da- Dup Da- Dup)
You fill my loving cup, I'm never gonna you up (Woooooo)
You fill my loving cup, I'm never gonna you up (Woooooo)
Just be my baby, Just be my baby (Da-Dup Da-Dup, Da-Dup Da-Dup)
Just be my lady, Just be my lady (Da-Dup Da-Dup, Da-Dup Da-Dup)
Just be my baby, Just be my baby (Da-Dup Da-Dup, Da-Dup Da-Dup)
You fill my loving cup, I'm never gonna you up (Woooooo)
You fill my loving cup, I'm never gonna you up (Woooooo)
Just be my lady (Just be my baby (Da-Dup Da-Dup, Da-Dup Da-Dup)
Just be my lady (Just be my baby (Da-Dup Da-Dup, Da-Dup Da-Dup}
Just be my baby (Just be my baby (Da-Dup Da-Dup, Da-Dup Da-Dup)
You fill my loving cup, I'm never gonna you up (Woooooo)
You fill my loving cup (Ahhhhhh)
In Leroy Hutson's song "Where Did Love Go?", the singer expresses his confusion and heartbreak at the disappearance of love in his relationship. He wonders where the love has gone and questions why his partner has left him. He mentions being hypnotized by her eyes and how nothing can take the place of her smiling face. He also speaks of dreaming of her and feeling euphoric when he holds her in his arms. Despite his pain, he urges his partner not to take the love away from him and promises to give all the love he has to offer. He concludes by pleading with his partner to be his baby and to never leave him.
The song's lyrics highlight the devastating impact of the loss of love in a relationship. The singer's heartfelt words and emotional vocals express his innermost feelings of love, hurt, and longing. The song's message transcends time and is still relevant to listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
where did love go?
The singer is questioning where their love has disappeared to.
When I look into your eyes -- it feels just like I'm hypnotized
The singer is deeply in love, and is entranced by his partner.
You've forth been all my dreams then you'll had to find (don't take the love from me)
The singer has been dreaming of their partner, but is afraid of losing them.
'Cause I dream you on my mind and then you broke my heart (don't take the love from me)
The artist is afraid that their partner will break their heart if they leave.
The light can't be this way -- the future's simple love (don't take the love from me)
The artist feels that their future relies entirely on their partner's love.
Look here, girl -- You're my world -- so let's hold on to all we share
The singer believes that his partner is everything to him, and wants to hold on to their love.
When I see your smiling face, nothing can take your place (Woooooo)
The singer is filled with joy when they see their partner's smiling face.
I dream you on my mind -- It's all I have to do (don't take the love from me)
The artist spends a lot of time thinking about their partner, and fears being without them.
So please don't break my heart -- I have so much to give (don't take your love from me)
The artist is pleading with their partner not to break their heart, as they have a lot of love to give.
When I hold you in my arms, I feel simple ectacsy (I have so much love to give)
The artist feels pure happiness when they are holding their partner.
You fill my loving cup, I'm never gonna you up (Woooooo)
The singer feels fulfilled by their partner's love, and will never let them go.
I'll give you all my love -- that's all I have to give (Wooooo Woooooo)
The artist is willing to give their all to their partner, as they only have love to offer.
So please, don't break my heart (don't break my heart) -- I have no life to live (Just be my baby)
The singer is emphasizing how important their partner is to them, and how devastating it would be if they left.
Just be my baby
The singer is asking their partner to stay with them and be their love.
Contributed by Alexandra K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Roger Zebrowski
It is some of the most fantastic, beautiful and inspiring soul music my friend! I have enjoyed virtually every song that I have heard by "Mr. Magic", Leroy Hutson. Thanks for the upload!
- Om
There is little I can add to this estimation. Truly fantastic music.
TheRAREGROOVEMAN
I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL MY FRIEND
J Eshun
Chicago Soul legend Leroy Hutson's certainly up there with the likes of Marvin Gaye & Curtis Mayfield, yet not a household name as he remained very low profile, but a prolific songwriter & artist, with a voice to match, another good track from his 1978 album Closer To The Source on Curtis Mayfield's Curtom label
Sal1675
Magical n Mystical -truly inspirational
Denise070
I had the great pleasure of meeting Leroy Hutson last year and spoke with him about my favourite songs of his. He's such a humble man and I don't think he realises just what a legend he is.
THE FUNK PUNK
He didn't need to borrow from M Gaye, he's a brilliant artist in his own right.
C45
That intro though
Rarepearl
it didn't go..
you did !! love exactly where you left it
Rarepearl
Cobwebs 🕷 and all!!