They formed Motherlode in 1969 and relocated to Ontario where they struggled and stayed with friends. They finally got a break following their debut at the Image Club when Mort Ross signed them to Revolver Records that same year.
2) A Swedish metal band from the 1980s
What Does It Take
Motherlode Lyrics
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How can I make this dream come true for me?
Oh, I just got to know,
Oh, baby, 'cause I love you so,
Gonna blow for you
I've tried, I've tried, I've tried,
I've tried in every way
Oh, I thought you understood
So you gotta make me see,
What does it take to win your love for me?
The opening lines of Motherlode's song 'What Does It Take' are a pleading and heart-wrenching appeal to a lover, where the singer is trying to understand what it would take to make them fall in love with him. He is admitting his deep and passionate feelings for this person, but feels stuck wondering what he can do or say to win their love over. The repetition of the line "What does it take" in the chorus highlights the desperation and longing in his voice.
The second verse speaks of the singer's efforts to make the person see how much he loves them, but he still hasn't been able to get his message across. He may have tried different ways to impress or win them over, but nothing seems to work. Here the singer's voice deepens, and we can hear the frustration in his voice. He is pleading with them to help him, "You gotta make me see".
This song is an emotive portrayal of unrequited love that many people can relate to. The lyrics are simple, but the singer's voice conveys a depth of emotion that makes the words powerful. The song is catchy and memorable but also gives listeners something to ponder and empathize with.
Line by Line Meaning
What does it take to win your love for me?
What specific actions, words, or qualities do I need to possess in order to earn your love?
How can I make this dream come true for me?
What can I do to turn my desire of being with you into a reality?
Oh, I just got to know,
I need to find out the answer and cannot continue living without it.
Oh, baby, 'cause I love you so,
The reason I am so invested in finding out is because I am deeply in love with you.
Gonna blow for you
I am willing to go all out and do whatever it takes to get your affection.
I've tried, I've tried, I've tried,
I have put in considerable effort without seeing any results.
I've tried in every way
I have exhausted all options and attempted different methods.
I could to make you see how much I love you
I have attempted to show you the depth of my love for you in various ways.
Oh, I thought you understood
I assumed that you were aware of my feelings and would reciprocate them.
So you gotta make me see,
I need you to communicate what needs to be done in order to make your love mine.
What does it take to win your love for me?
I am asking you to help me understand what is necessary to make you love me too.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny William Bristol, Vernon Bullock, Harvey Fuqua
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A Bible and A Gun
... way ahead of their time, man.
clean excellent superb
I’d rate them equal or better to Tower of Power and Chicago
I was just a teeny bopper when this LP came out.
Too heavy duty for me to relate to and comprehend at the time,
... Now, I’m into it in 2018!
Erik Jones
Oh man, this sounds superb! If only the 2019 music scene could be half this good.
deliman
Words cannot describe the excellence of that sax.
A Bible and A Gun
... way ahead of their time, man.
clean excellent superb
I’d rate them equal or better to Tower of Power and Chicago
I was just a teeny bopper when this LP came out.
Too heavy duty for me to relate to and comprehend at the time,
... Now, I’m into it in 2018!
Floyd Thompson
A excellent band, to be sure. Massively underrated, in my opinion. Especially in the annals of Canadian music. Wish they'd had a longer career together. Who knows what levels they could have achieved? No disrespect but I don't see them as on par with the muscular sound of Tower Of Power.
Harry S. Anchan
Nice. More jazzy and upbeat than the original, but I LOVE "When I Die".
Phillip
As said earlier, Jr Walker recorded the definitive version of this track. IMO.
Jeff K
GREAT COVER VERSION!
Cosmic Debris
love that funky bass too...
Armen Khatchatrian
Best version. Alton Ellis is good too
PDTALLMAN
My brother had the vinyl album and I finally found a copy on CD. Wish they had reengineered the album. It never had a really "clean" sound to me, on either media. Still, a great album though.