Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. was born in 1939 to Marvin Gay, Sr. and Alberta Gay in Washington, D.C.. Gaye began his career in Motown in 1958, and soon became Motown's top solo male artist. He scored numerous hits during the 1960s, among them "Ain't That Peculiar", "Stubborn Kind of Fellow", and "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)", as well as several hit duets with Tammi Terrell, including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"" and "You're All I Need to Get By", before moving on to his own form of musical self-expression.
Along with Stevie Wonder, Gaye is notable for fighting the hit-making—but creatively restrictive—Motown record-making process, in which performers, songwriters and record producers were generally kept in separate camps. Gaye forced Motown to release his 1971 album What's Going On, which is today hailed as one of the best albums of all time. Subsequent releases proved that Gaye, who had been a part-time songwriter for Motown artists during his early years with the label, could write and produce his own singles without having to rely on the Motown system. This achievement would pave the way for the successes of later self-sufficient singer-songwriter-producers in African American music, such as Luther Vandross and Babyface.
During the 1970s, Gaye would release several other notable albums, including Let's Get It On and I Want You, and released several successful singles such as "Come Get to This", "Got to Give It Up" and "Sexual Healing". By the time of his shooting death in 1984, at the hands of his clergyman father, Gaye had become one of the most influential artists of the soul music era.
'Til Tomorrow
Marvin Gaye Lyrics
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You gettin' up? Yeah? Oh, you got to go?
Oh don't go just yet baby, uh
Tu étais incroyable
Hm, oh that's french, baby, means you were incredible
Hm, where you got to go?
Oh baby, don't go, don't go, not now I can't stand it, please
I love you, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Baby please don't go (oh darlin')
Don't you know I still love you so
Honey, honey, honey (don't go, baby, don't go)
Honey you know I still care
And I still got lots of love to share
Ah, you for me, me for you (oh, I still care)
Ah, baby, we'll be going through (oh, I still care)
Love so deeply
'Til tomorrow
You have stolen my mind completely
Have a heart hey, hey, hey, hey
Hold me sweetly, now (I still care)
'Til tomorrow
Baby, baby
Baby, please girl don't go, ooh
Don't you know I still love you so
Honey, if you leave me
I'll go crazy
I still care
Oh, you know I'll still care for you
'Til tomorrow comes, girl
I love you, lady
Oh baby
Baby, baby
Yeah, oh baby, baby, yeah (I love you)
Oh darlin'
Oh, oh baby
Oh baby, ooh ah, ah my darlin, ah baby, yeah (I love you)
Oh, if you have to go (I love you)
I won't say no more
I'll just shed a tear
When you're gone
And wish you were here, whoa
The song 'Til Tomorrow by Marvin Gaye talks about a man begging his lover not to leave him as he still loves her deeply. He tells her she was incredible and that he cannot stand her leaving him. He asks his lover to hold him sweetly till the next day and they will love each other deeply till that time. The man pleads with her, telling her that if she leaves, he will go crazy, but if she has to go, he won't say anything else and will just shed tears and wish she was still with him. The song is a classic passionate plea for love and a struggle to keep a relationship going.
The song was part of the soundtrack for the 1972 movie "Trouble Man," where Marvin Gaye starred as the lead character. The song did not make it to the movie, but it was featured on the film's soundtrack released the same year. Interestingly, the song's title 'Til Tomorrow' was not sung in the lyrics of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey girl, what's you doin'?
The singer wonders what the girl is up to and wants to engage in conversation.
You gettin' up? Yeah? Oh, you got to go?
The singer asks if the girl has to leave soon.
Oh don't go just yet baby, uh
The singer pleads with the girl to stay a little while longer.
Tu étais incroyable
The artist compliments the girl in French, saying she was incredible.
Hm, oh that's french, baby, means you were incredible
The artist translates the French statement for the girl and reiterates his compliment.
Hm, where you got to go?
The singer questions where the girl has to go.
Oh baby, don't go, don't go, not now I can't stand it, please
The singer pleads with the girl to stay and expresses how much he doesn't want her to leave.
I love you, baby
The artist confesses his love for the girl.
Baby, baby, baby
The artist addresses the girl in a loving way.
Baby please don't go (oh darlin')
The artist pleads with the girl again not to leave.
Don't you know I still love you so
The singer reminds the girl how much he loves her.
Honey, honey, honey (don't go, baby, don't go)
The artist uses a term of endearment and insists the girl not leave.
Honey you know I still care
The singer reassures the girl that he still cares about her.
And I still got lots of love to share
The singer implies that he has more love to give to the girl.
Ah, you for me, me for you (oh, I still care)
The singer expresses that he and the girl belong together and that he still cares.
Ah, baby, we'll be going through (oh, I still care)
The artist predicts that they will face challenges together, but he still cares.
Love so deeply
The artist states that their love is profound.
'Til tomorrow
The singer plans to love the girl until the next day.
You have stolen my mind completely
The singer is infatuated with the girl and can't stop thinking about her.
Have a heart hey, hey, hey, hey
The artist asks the girl to have empathy for him and his feelings.
Hold me sweetly, now (I still care)
The artist asks the girl to hold him lovingly and assures her that he still cares.
'Til tomorrow
The artist plans to love the girl until the next day.
Baby, baby
The singer addresses the girl in a loving way again.
Baby, please girl don't go, ooh
The artist again pleads with the girl not to leave.
Don't you know I still love you so
The singer reminds the girl how deeply he loves her.
Honey, if you leave me
The singer expresses that he will be devastated if the girl leaves.
I'll go crazy
The singer implies that he will become mentally unstable if the girl leaves him.
Oh, you know I'll still care for you
The artist reassures the girl that he will continue to care for her.
'Til tomorrow comes, girl
The artist plans to love the girl until the next day.
I love you, lady
The singer reiterates his love for the girl and addresses her with an affectionate title.
Oh baby
The singer expresses his affection for the girl again.
Baby, baby
The artist addresses the girl in a loving way yet again.
Yeah, oh baby, baby, yeah (I love you)
The artist again expresses his love for the girl.
Oh darlin'
The artist uses a term of endearment for the girl.
Oh, oh baby
The singer expresses his affection for the girl again.
Oh baby, ooh ah, ah my darlin, ah baby, yeah (I love you)
The artist continues to express his love for the girl.
Oh, if you have to go (I love you)
The singer expresses his love for the girl and accepts that she may have to leave.
I won't say no more
The singer will not try to convince the girl to stay anymore.
I'll just shed a tear
The singer will cry when the girl leaves.
When you're gone
The artist acknowledges that the girl will eventually leave.
And wish you were here, whoa
The artist will miss the girl and wish she was still with him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marvin P Gaye
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Nancy Moreno
We will never ever in this lifetime have anyone that can sing like the great Marvin Gaye!! We were blessed to have had him and his music in this life!
mastertung7
As it goes to the fade,...♥️♥️👌🏿✍🏿
Rory Sharrock
The falsetto notes are just so spiritual. The essence of Marvin. The greatest of all time!
ALPHA
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Robert Wada
THIS IS A Absolutely Beautiful TRACK..which is no surprise because it came from a beautiful TALENTED man. Marvin Gaye was a Musical Genius. Everytime that I think I have heard all of his music something new pops up....R.I.P MARVIN GAYE YOUR MUSIC LIVES ON....😎.
Ronson Smith
Marvin Gaye"s songs will never get old, he is one of the greatest artist of all time.
BigTerri9128
Can't believe it's been 27 yrs since u left our present. This man's voice will stand the test of time! This song just like many others does something 2 ur soul... It's a song where everything needs 2 b perfect in order 2 have a intimate evening. This is baby making music period!! May ur soul Rest In Eternal Peace... Mr. Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr.!!
Sounds Of ImageByMalcolm
I always get teary eyed when I hear this song. Rest In Power my Brother Marvin.
Kamia Rivers
I do too. It's a very emotional song.
Laura Therrien
@Kamia Rivers I sang this to my first wife. Grhrsl. I'm Adam c. And love to sing. I'ma half puertorican newyorkian Blackman. From brklyn,ny