Assembled by the production team of Gamble & Huff, MFSB was the house band for their Philadelphia International Records label and provided the signature smooth Philadelphia sound for many acts including the O'Jays, The Spinners and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.
In 1974, Philadelphia International released an instrumental track which had been recorded by the band as the theme for the television show Soul Train as a single. The record, titled "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)", featuring The Three Degrees, was a hit on both the pop and R&B charts, and launched a recording career for the band under their own name. MFSB albums and singles were released for the rest of the decade, and their material later served as ample material for sampling by hip-hop musicians.
Another popular MFSB number, "Love Is the Message", has been a favorite of dance/disco DJs since its release; countless remixes, both official and unofficial, exist of the song. On September 20, 2004 the record became among the first to be inducted into the newly formed Dance Music Hall of Fame. The song has also enjoyed a boost of popularity since it was featured on the in-game soundtrack of the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It was not released on the official boxset with the game, however.
Love Has No Time Or Place
MFSB Lyrics
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Love has no time
Love has no time or place
No place or time
Read my mind
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Where is love?
No place or time
Read my mind
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Where is love?
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
Love has no time or place
The lyrics of MFSB's "Love Has No Time Or Place" speak to the idea that love transcends time and space. The repetition of the phrase "Love has no time or place" emphasizes this point and suggests that love is a universal force that cannot be limited by physical constraints. The lines "No place or time, read my mind" suggest that love is something that can be felt and understood even without the presence of the loved one. The repetition of the phrase "Where is love?" further emphasizes the importance of love in our lives and the idea that it can be elusive and difficult to find.
The overall message of this song is about the power of love to overcome obstacles and connect people across distance and time. The use of the word "place" also suggests that love is not limited by cultural or social boundaries, and that it can bring people together regardless of their differences. The repeated refrain of "ooh ooh ooh ooh" adds a sense of longing and emotion to the song, emphasizing the deep feelings that love can evoke.
Line by Line Meaning
Love has no time or place
Love cannot be confined or limited to a certain time or location.
Love has no time
The passage of time does not diminish the power of love.
No place or time
Love transcends any physical or temporal boundaries.
Read my mind
The artist wants their loved one to understand their emotions without verbal communication.
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
A vocalization expressing strong feelings of affection and desire.
Where is love?
A rhetorical question, implying that love is elusive and difficult to find.
Contributed by Avery F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.