I Heard It Through the Grapevine
RDM (ft. Kaiser Chiefs) Lyrics
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About your plans to make me blue
With some other guy you knew before
Between the two of us guys you know I love you more
It took me by surprise, I must say
When I found out yesterday
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh oh I heard it through the grapevine
Oh, I'm just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey
I heard it through the grapevine... how much longer would you be my ba-bay
I knew a man is s'posed to cry
But these tears I can hold inside
Losing you would end my life, you see
Because you mean that much to me
You could have to-o-old me yourself
That you lo-o-oved someo-ne else
Oh oh I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh oh I heard it through the grapevine
Oh, I'm just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey
I heard it through the grapevine... how much longer would you be my ba-bay
I heard it through the grapevine... how much longer would you be my ba-bay
Oh oh I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh oh I heard it through the grapevine
Oh, I'm just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey
I heard it through the grapevine... how much longer would you be my ba-bay
I heard it through the grapevine... how much longer would you be my ba-bay
People say "Believe in what you see"
Instea-a-ad of what you hear
I can't help but be defused
If it's true, please tell me, dear
Do you pla-a-an to let me go?
For that other guy you knew before
Oh oh I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh oh I heard it through the grapevine
Oh, I'm just about to lose my mind
Oh oh I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh oh I heard it through the grapevine
Oh, I'm just about to lose my mind
Oh oh I heard it through the grapevinex4
I heard it through the grapevine
Honey, honey
The song I Heard it Through the Grapevine is a classic Motown hit, originally recorded by Marvin Gaye in 1967. The lyrics speak of a man who has heard through the grapevine (gossip or rumors) that his lover is planning to leave him for someone else. He expresses his hurt and confusion, pleading with her to tell him if it's true. The chorus of the song acknowledges the emotional turmoil the man is experiencing, as he learns of the impending loss of his relationship. The song has a soulful and rhythmic vibe that is characteristic of Motown music.
The lyrics of the song carry a universal message that everyone can relate to – the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to accept it. The phrase "I heard it through the grapevine" has become a part of popular culture, used to describe the spread of gossip and rumors. The song has been covered by various artists such as Creedence Clearwater Revival and Gladys Knight & the Pips, and has been featured in numerous films, television shows, and advertisements.
Line by Line Meaning
I bet you wondered how I knew
You might be surprised that I found out
About your plans to make me blue
I know you're trying to make me feel sad
With some other guy you knew before
You're seeing someone else that you've known for a while
Between the two of us guys you know I love you more
I love you more than the other guy does
It took me by surprise, I must say
I was really surprised when I found out
When I found out yesterday
I just found out yesterday
Oh oh I heard it through the grapevine
I heard a rumor
Not much longer would you be mine
You're going to break up with me soon
Oh, I'm just about to lose my mind
I'm really upset about it
Honey, honey
Term of endearment
I heard it through the grapevine... how much longer would you be my ba-bay
I heard the rumor that you're going to end our relationship soon
I knew a man is s'posed to cry
I know that it's normal for men to cry
But these tears I can hold inside
But I'm trying to be strong and not cry
Losing you would end my life, you see
I can't imagine my life without you
Because you mean that much to me
I love you very much
You could have to-o-old me yourself
You should have told me yourself
That you lo-o-oved someo-ne else
That you're in love with someone else
People say "Believe in what you see"
People say to trust what you can see
Instea-a-ad of what you hear
Instead of just hearing rumors
I can't help but be defused
I can't help but be confused
If it's true, please tell me, dear
If the rumor is true, please tell me
Do you pla-a-an to let me go?
Are you planning on breaking up with me?
For that other guy you knew before
To be with the other guy you've known for a while
Oh oh I heard it through the grapevinex4
Repeating the chorus
I heard it through the grapevine
I heard a rumor
Honey, honey
Term of endearment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRETT STRONG, NORMAN WHITFIELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KellyCook
Love this
@cristianjesusmelladoibeas6511
porque no entienden como las arreglan?
@bereniceavilamx21
Que les ha hecho Kaiser Chiefs a ustedes como para que jodan sus canciones!
@bereniceavilamx21
Porque joden las canciones!
@ozwyn1495
sorry, that guy can't sing