I'm Still Waiting
Ross Diana Lyrics

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I remember when
I was five and you were ten, boy
You knew that I was shy
So you teased and made me cry
But I loved you

Then one day you came
You told me you were leaving

You gave your folks the blame
And made me cry again
When you said

Little girl
Please don't wait for me
Wait patiently for love
Someday it will surely come
Ooh, little girl
Please don't wait for me
Wait patiently for love
Someday it will surely come
And I'm still waiting

Ooh, I'm waiting
Ooh, still waiting
I'm just a fool
Ooh, I'm a fool
(I'm just a fool to keep waiting)
To keep waiting
(I'm just a fool)
For you
(I'm just a fool)
Ooh, I'm waiting
(I'm just a fool)
I'm still waiting
(I'm just a fool to keep waiting)
For love
(I'm just a fool)
For you
(I'm just a fool)

Then someone finally came
He told me that he loved me
I put him off with lies
He could see I had no eyes
So he left me once again alone
Like a child without her playmate
I had to face the truth
I was still in love with you
But you said:

Little girl
Please don't wait for me
Wait patiently for love
Someday it will surely come
Ooh, little girl
Please don't wait for me
Wait patiently for love
Someday it will surely come
And I'm still waiting

Love has never shown his face
Since the day you walked out that door
You filled my life with empty space
Come back
Can't you see it's you I'm waiting for

(I'm just a fool)
Don't you know I'm waiting
(I'm just a fool to keep waiting)
I'm waiting for love
For you, I miss you
(I'm just a fool to keep waiting)
I'm waiting
(I'm just a fool)
Come on back, boy
(I'm just a fool)
Come back, come back, come back, boy
(I'm just a fool to keep waiting)
I need you
(I'm just a fool)
And I want you
(I'm just a fool)
That's what my friends say
(I'm just a fool)

I'm a fool
(I'm just a fool to keep waiting)

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Still Waiting" by Diana Ross is a melancholic ballad about a woman who is still waiting for the man she loves to come back to her. In the first verse, the woman reminisces about when she was five years old and the man was ten. He used to tease and make her cry, but she still loved him. Then one day, he left, and although he told her not to wait for him, she is still waiting.

In the second verse, the woman tells that another man came and told her he loved her, but she put him off because she was still in love with the first man. She can't forget him and still hopes that he will return to her. In the chorus, she repeats the man's words, reminding herself to wait patiently for love to come someday.

The song ends with the woman still waiting for the love of her life to come back to her, despite the fact that he hasn't shown his face since he left. The lyrics express the pain of unrequited love and the heartache of waiting for something that may never happen.

Line by Line Meaning

I remember when
I recall a past memory

I was five and you were ten, boy
When we were young, you were older than me

You knew that I was shy
You were aware of my shyness

So you teased and made me cry
You bullied me and made me cry

But I loved you
Despite the bullying, I still had feelings for you

Then one day you came
At a point in time, you appeared

You told me you were leaving
You informed me of your departure

You gave your folks the blame
You blamed your family for leaving

And made me cry again
You caused me to cry once more

When you said Little girl
You addressed me as 'little girl' and continued speaking

Please don't wait for me
Do not wait for me to return

Wait patiently for love
Be patient for love to come

Someday it will surely come
Eventually, love will come

Ooh, little girl
You addressed me affectionately as 'little girl'

And I'm still waiting
I am still waiting for you to come back

Then someone finally came
Eventually, someone else came into my life

He told me that he loved me
He expressed to me that he loved me

I put him off with lies
I deceived him with false excuses

He could see I had no eyes
He knew that I did not have feelings for him

So he left me once again alone
He left me alone after realizing my true feelings

Like a child without her playmate
I felt like a child who lost her friend

I had to face the truth
I had to confront the reality of my situation

I was still in love with you
I was still in love with you despite trying to move on

Love has never shown his face
I have not experienced love since you left

Since the day you walked out that door
Since the day you left me

You filled my life with empty space
You left a void in my life

Come back
Return to me

Can't you see it's you I'm waiting for
I am waiting for you and no one else

Don't you know I'm waiting
A plea to make you aware that I am still waiting

I'm waiting for love
I am waiting for love to come back into my life

For you, I miss you
I miss you, specifically

Come on back, boy
Come back to me

I need you
I require your presence

And I want you
I desire your companionship

That's what my friends say
My friends tell me the same thing

I'm a fool
I am foolish for still waiting for you

To keep waiting
Continuing to wait is not sensible

For you
I am waiting for you

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dennis Lussier, Deke Richards

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Comments from YouTube:

@sararichmond8476

2y↑39

This song reminds me of when I was about nine and was waiting for my real folks to come and rescue me from the abusive family I'd been fostered with. I didn't understand why they couldn't do this. My real mom had no money and no home and had no idea where I was or who I'd been given to. Later on in life, I found her and we had a good relationship. But even though the time of this song was a sad one, I still found it a beautiful track and one of the quality records of the 60s.

@patrickparker3755

1y↑5

Sara, your story sounds so sad . I hope that now in 2023, you are happy. I wish you well❤

@wendyrogers-mj1hs

35w↑3

This song reminds me of so many things, I used to listen to it a lot and I thank you Sarah for you bravery to speak your truth. I still can’t but please know your words give me strength and I hope that you have found happiness in your life. Xxx

@hateanimalabuse

18w

I'm still waiting for an electrician to come to fix my boiler timer and it's 7.20 pm on Friday night before Christmas weekend so I'll still be waiting for days 😅

@Yesterdaysgone2

It really wouldn't be a good idea for me to write any comments. You know who.you all are and obviously knows what happened next

@slimgooner2595

4y↑92

I’m a young guy but this beautiful music hits the soul ☺️

@jonathanhensley9384

2y↑2

I was a young guy when I first heard this song in 1983. Check out her anthology.

@richardstokes3625

2y↑2

Just enjoy mate

@richardstokes3625

1y↑1

Enjoy

@victorialevitt311

1y↑1

Beautiful ✨

@andrestiebolt3048

Ik.luisterd.dat.lied.elk.zondag.op.radio.top50 en.ging.toen pas slaapen.opradio.luxenburg.met.felex.meurders

@davidbarker8492

5y↑34

"I remember when I was five", and this Diana Ross Motown classic was the UK number 1, thanks to the efforts of the hugely underrated Tony Blackburn. It always made me cry, and today it's "made me cry again". Timeless! "And I'm still waiting" for a more heavenly record to come along in my lifetime. After one of the greatest intros in pop history, by 0.42 it has already blossomed into one of the greatest singles. By 1.22 it has become The greatest ever and a work of timeless pop perfection. By 1.47 it has transcended Art itself, and entered into an eternal aesthetic dimension beyond Time and Space, continuing until the fade-out. But it will never fade away.

@bridgewilliams6668

3y↑61

I have always loved this song, and it's 2021, and I still love it !

@suebird6594

1y↑3

Me to

@twononblondesmusicagency428

3y↑38

50yrs later it still ROCKS!!! ❤

@davidhubbert9445

It sure does classic song.

@philwade7185

1y↑16

Takes me back to my youth and I still love Diana's music where has all the years gone.

@TinyMaths

2y↑14

When I was about 14 (1986) I found a cassette my dad had, full of Motown music...
Totally fell in love with that compilation and played it to death.
This song was on it... I spent many an evening lying on my bed, next to the window, looking up at the beautiful view of the stars while listening to this song, or just on weekends, staring out the window into the back gardens of other houses, or at the clouds, just enjoying the music taking me apart with so much emotion.

Funnily enough I didn't share the love of this music with friends; it was a completely personal affair. Really helped me through those confusing teenage years.

@vukaningcobo5680

2y↑1

Bless you. You discovered real music, soul music. Music that touch mind body and soul

@jefdarcy

46w↑1

Ha, I also discovered the song on a compilation CD my father bought in the late 80's. I was 11 or 12, and there were many great songs on it. It's called Nightlife - Sweet Soul Classics, you can look it up easily.

@gakaface

6y↑82

One of the most beautiful songs of all time. It tells such a great and coherent story with so few words.

@Chris84409

3y↑2

Telling a great story in so few words is a hallmark of a great song to me. May I please suggest that you listen to By The Time I get To Phoenix by Glen Campbell with the same approach. Is the singer really driving mile after mile, or is he fantasising about leaving an unhappy relationship? It's esoteric in a way I love.

@TinyMaths

@@Chris84409 Wow... I didn't expect the recommendation to be that; yes, a beautiful tune with a great story. I only discovered it about 10 years ago and at the time it was truly cathartic to me. I have to wonder if 'storytelling' is a fading art in the 'popular' music of today. It seems to be less important whereas songs of old seemed to tell a story and take you on a journey. You could probably name so many; I know I could. Maybe there's less patience for that kind of song nowadays (at least in popular music)

@anonymoususer4722

4y↑7

Thank you mum for introducing me to propper music

@emmamcdonagh

24w↑4

My mam always sang this while driving around, I now sing this to my kids... They know it word for word.... Can't kill a classic ❤

@queenvictoria1928

4y↑10

My dad used to play this in the car when I was a kid. I felt the sorrow and longing then, I still feel it now. I'm still waiting...

@LaChicaconSuerte-1111

Don´t wait for anyone or anything. The lyrics of this song is such a good example of how little girls are brainwashed into waiting and believing that love is something you have to wait for. You certainly don´t. Just live your life :) The chorus is correct though: Í´m just a fool´. She is foolish for waiting around!

@jeshun7071

8y↑64

The phenomenol Diana Ross has it all, she's beautiful, has the voice, sensual, charming & oozes star qulity, this made her stand out all through the 60s to this day, a mother of 5 kids, yet it barely shows, she has spawned so much copy cats like the Beyonces & Rihannas of this world, there's only one Le Boss

@JS-Jms

5y↑6

J Eshun . Say it again. Thats right. What I dont like about the copycats is that they dont even give Diana Ross her props. They come nowhere near close to her.

@patrickparker3755

3y↑1

Fantastic even today.

@rickylockbkindloveanimals

Brilliantly said !!!!!!👏👏👏......could not agree more !!!!..........absoloute star quality.... great artist... songs like this beauty as fresh now as it was back in 71 !!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰....God bless b kind to each other ❤ love animals ❤ and yourself ❤

@anietievictoredet4469

10y↑120

This song touches me so much, thank you Diana Ross, love you so much.

@lenitajohnson9310

6y↑2

her music will never end 2018.......

@mohamedhabchi9189

Me too !thank you

@mirianadjordjevic3696

4y↑1

Anietie Victor Edet Diana forever (((♥️)))

@MrLibra56

6y↑40

The opening instrumental of this song, reaches deep within and grabs my soul....memories come flooding back - good and sad....but the opening just stops me in my tracks

@Marklovesdrama

51w↑1

What a wonderful way to describe what music means to you.

@JohnCashin

9y↑166

Great classic, it's funny how songs can make you think of things that have happened in your past that might not fit exactly to the lyrics but it still makes you think of it anyway, weird though it might seem to some, this song makes me think of my first few days at primary school where all I could do was just stand in a corner like a freaking lemon Lol watching all the other kids playing and getting along.

None of the kids in my class or any of the other classes wanted to talk to me or play with me, I don't know why but they just didn't, however, one girl, who was actually a good five years older than me and had obviously been at the school longer came up to me and started talking to me very friendly, it was as natural as anything and I can even remember talking back to her as easy as pie, I just opened up to her in a way that I never did with anyone before, she came to me a few times as I recall, same corner, same time, she told me quite a lot about herself that I remember vividly which I won't got into detail about on here as you will understand, she also told me that she was in her final year and would be leaving, well, sure enough, not long afterwards I was never to see her again, she must have left, gone like a ghost, not a trace, like something out of The Twilight Zone, by then though, I'd gotten a little bit more confident and made a few friends in my classroom.

I just never forgot her though, I will never understand why she wanted to come up and talk to some boy who was standing on his own in a corner too scared to move when there were so many others to talk to but I would guess it's because she was a kind and caring person who was a bit of a loner herself and could see that I was in need of a friend, you know what they say, it takes one to know one, you can see someone who is like yourself in someway and feel like you can talk to them, be funny if I ever bumped into her again, I'm 51 so she'd be about 56 now for a start Lol, oh well, such is life, it's a crazy ol' world we live in innit? Lol :)

@ddaavviiddttaaaaffee

9y↑8

+John Cashin , I am the same...Is it not strange, it is oldest flames that burn the longest.

@carpejkdiem

9y↑8

That sounds like God working through others to give you what you needed. - Blessings2u brother

@xxpiggystardustxx4241

8y↑4

+John Cashin this song reminds me of my first love ,,,,way back then ,,,,bitter sweet memories :)

@Zephaniah3verse17

8y↑7

Thanks for sharing that great and moving story. I had two kids who did that when I was in a similar situation in school, a girl called Laurie and a boy called Mark (I opened up to them both, as well). Love shines in the darkest places, and conquers all. I agree with carpejkdiem as well, God does work through others to give us what we need, sometimes in unexpected ways and places.

@peppertree5706

And what did it do in the US? Not even released! Nothing in the US.

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@oceanbound222

8y↑42

sooooo sad but beautiful and haunting.

@nikkisisson4942

6y↑2

Does it give you shivers?

@dermot51

4y↑1

Ethereal , ghostly. otherworldly . ephemeral and timeless

@richardfweeler2939

5y↑9

Time that has gone ,you can't go back , but these songs take your heart back ...it makes you catch you breath , so innocent so young

@CT-cb3kb

🎵🕊and they called it 🎼 puppy loooove🎶

@MultiMrMiles

5y↑15

Love is the BEST and Worst thing.....the mystery of life......this song is pure emotion....

@clemaddo

5y↑3

the best and worst... my exact sentiments... its frustratingly mysterious

@johnbrocklehurst3570

7y↑19

My goodness,back in the day I would listen every week to the new charts on the radio and hope and pray a Motown Record had broken into the UK charts...Those were the days.God Bless Motown for all it gave to me in my young life. xxx

@daveshewan6343

John Brocklehurst me too, Tamla was my life then, and all my memories now. The best ever.

@visionman61

3y↑7

The opening and then Dian Ross’s voice nails it.Brilliant!
emotional soulful it’s top notch.

@edzakete.3700

5y↑7

My Mother rang me whilst I was very ill, I complained I missed listening to music, so she played this song on here and most amazingly and beautifully she sang along and transported me via my e motions straight back to the womb! wow music is soo powerful.

@kalshoaily

3y↑1

Wow mate, I don't think I ever read any comment like this. People comment a lot about love but yours is really in another level and reminded me of my Mom singing lullaby. Respect 🙌 to you and your respected mother.

@chriswayneevans

6y↑23

My favourite Diana Ross song, gorgeous

@genettedouglas9232

20w↑1

This was the first song I fell in love with age 5 .
Little did I know ❤

@malcomwallis7033

8y↑11

POSSIBLY THE BEST TAMLA MOTOWN SONG THAT WAS EVER MADE.......MY OPINION !!!

@mkl62

9y↑14

This hit by Diana Ross was the 272nd #1 song of the Rock Era in the United Kingdom.

@curtbonnell4308

7y↑12

This should have been #1 in North America as well as Europe. GREAT song.

@davidwalker8955

2y↑3

Listening to this being played on Radio One on a Sunday Evening in the 1970's and it made me realise I had deep feelings for my Ex girl friend so we got back together and next March we will have been married 50 years wow!!

@aamateus459

7y↑26

My fav Diana Ross song.

@arsenewagner

1y↑2

One of the top 10 songs of my life

@mjandcbreezyfan14

9y↑27

o i love this song. The older i get the more i appreciate these songs

@joannecooper4170

5y↑20

this was number 1 the day i was born..i was raised listening to these songs..still loving them in 2019

@martinhill2900

Me too

@johnc4780

Me too...

@eddiejohnson5370

2y↑1

Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant tune

@ross7002

5y↑9

Thanks to my dad for playing amazing music like this when I was growing up,still love it today and Playing it to my kids 18/10/19

@Mark28644

33w↑2

Remember when this amazing song by Diana Ross first came out in 1971. Takes me back to when I was a kid at school. A really great song, too.

@maryexstroughtonaire4244

5y↑11

First time I'm hearing this! Beautiful!

@nfcpro

9y↑18

My first memory in life was this song... strange but true!!

@johnwsmith5

+Edward Austin that's sad

@jerrygee127

3y↑6

What an amazing song, sung by an amazing icon and singer and I didn't realise Diana gets out there with her fans. What an uplifting song. Thank you Diana.

@user-ty7we2bk3l

16w

Que lindo canta Diana,desde que conocí sus canciones no he dejado de seguir su carrera,yo admiro demasiado a esa mujer y artista maravillosa!

@karenkeeling9598

2y↑6

One absolute epic song and I still love it now xXx

@paulinegerrard8545

2y↑3

Beautiful song ....and so many memories ....

@mangarda

5y↑7

I didn't realize this song was a hit in the UK! That makes me feel good. A very underappreciated song of hers.

@megsmam

7y↑8

19 yrs old 1971 on my way for my first tour of northern Ireland happy days ,classic song always loved motown

@sparx550

7y↑22

I grew up with this music. Lucky boy.

@khalisazafar7893

1y↑4

Who's listening 🎶 to this in 2023?? Your a legend 👏 ❤

@dianneperry1741

2y↑4

Love this track, and hadn't heard it for ages until pulling up in my drive today ! 😊

@dtrn254

3y↑3

This might be the song that actually made me fall in love with Diana Ross as a child. 🤔😊👍. Seriously.... the melody and the femininity of this song was just so strong for me at a young age. I fell in deep love with Diana in my youth.... And I have never stopped ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@goonervillegonad3662

6y↑30

Mixed emotions....That this track was created is one of life's wonders... But to think tracks like this wont be made ever again is very sad. Every generation until the end of days should get the chance to at least hear this stuff.

@juniourst3ven596

Don't you think it sounds like "Chasing Pavements" by Adele a bit?

@lovelondon806

They have every chance. They don’t have to go with what’s new and good according to peer groups. This music will last forever. Today’s won’t

@goonervillegonad3662

2y↑1

@@juniourst3ven596 it has has a bunch of notes here and there that gives it the same feel, yes, I agree

@markflynn2495

Beethovens Ode To Joy 1 . Was penned well Before me and you . Do you think people in his days said . I feel sorry for those yet to come cause they'll have nothing to look forward to ? If they did they were fouls . Music always finds away . Bye For Now.

@markflynn2495

@@lovelondon806 Your right .Today's wont stand the test of time. Ive already forgot the newest tracks I heard on radio today at work .HAHA.
But there is always tomorrow's , Always .!!! Take it easy . Bye For Now.

@anniseed7523

10y↑24

Diana at her best

@malcomwallis7033

8y↑7

I HEARD THIS SONG WHEN I WAS A KID......FINDING OUT ABOUT LIFE AS YOU DO !!!!!!!! WILL NEVER FORGET IT EVER..........

@jerrygee127

3y↑1

Diana in her pink dress like a princess, but mixing in with her audience/fans, making THEIR day shows a real, altruistic, genuine and caring Diana Ross. This video lifts any day - thank YOU Diana. Shaun, UK.

@stephenfoster5608

8y↑41

Tony Blackburn made this into a UK no 1- Diana had no intention of it being a single.

@mic6434

4y↑2

You mean motown wasn't going to release as a single

@geoorobo1549

4y↑2

@@mic6434 It was because of Tony Blackburn constantly playing it on his show that Motown released it as a single. Apparently Diana Ross had to re-learn the song because it was just an insignificant track on her album! LOL

@merquryj

4y↑2

Glad it was #1 somewhere... Its one of her best

@andrewcain1324

4y↑1

One of, if not her best imho

@robin231176

4y↑3

He described it as "sen-sational".

@nikkisisson4942

6y↑9

Wait patiently for love, someday it will surely come

@bsquared4604

3y↑4

i've never heard this song before this year.

@themanftheworld8439

One of zillion great songs from the best decade of all the 1970s.

@chucksoetanto876

4y↑4

always a great song whenever you listen

@CathyKitson

It tells the story of her life and the agony of her puppy love which lasted into adulthood. That's why it's so brilliant, because it tells a story. And most of us can relate to the pain of unrequited love.

@valwalker6773

4y↑4

i had broke off with my boyfriend and I heard this song on Radio 1 it made me cry and we got back together in March 2020 we have been married for 48 years so i love this song.

@tekinmunurormancoglu1039

7y↑15

The begining goes deep in the heart

@windwardjammer

6y↑3

I was a baby when this was a UK #1 hit. I discovered this gem around 1980....and I’ve been enchanted with it since then. It’s such a beautiful, yet poignant song....it makes me feel a bit sad, but in a good way, if you know what I mean. Ms Ross is such a gifted balladeer. Each one tells a story.

@danielburns987

5y↑8

this song went to #40 on the R&B charts in 1971!!!

@kevincockburn7805

Went number 1 in the UK on the main singles chart. Diana Ross has always been a big star in the UK

@b.b.4010

3y↑7

I’m just discovering Diana Ross’ discography now in 2020. This so far is my favorite, followed by ‘Touch Me in The Morning’ 💜

@davidhubbert9445

The pure quality of miss Diana Ross what a exceptional talent .

@jennifermorrison6954

14w

Such memories, great days.

@deniseclarke1962

4y↑5

Young love 😍listening 2020

@audreyharalambos2592

so many memories with this song all good i might add xx

@leesa9844

1y↑1

This beautiful song brings back my child hood love it one of my favourite 🥰

@dwaynethomas4655

45w

I'm a sucker for Motown music. The first time I heard this song was bwck on 2015 when my good friend Morris gave me a mix Motown CD i fell in love with this song, but lost that CD a few years ago but could not remember the name of this song and for years ive been searching YouTube hoping to find it until this morning at work i hearf it and was over the moon to finally heard it after so long searching for this. RIP all the legens of motown and philly sound 70S was the hit years. RIP Billy Henderson😊❤.

@jerrynavarro2404

2y↑1

Still love this song in 2022!

@hometruths9411

1y↑1

Such a beautiful voice...

@davidteasdale3410

She is an amazing lady and 1st class, me and my husband seen her in concert, I lost him 18 months ago and this song allways keeps me strong and smiling, I love you forever Lee,.... ♥️ Ur deedee. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

@anthonyhollis9238

4y↑1

My mom first introduced me to Motown and for that I thank you mom. My memories of you continue to live on not just in heart and mind but in song too I love you mom xxc

@jerrygee127

Know just what you mean. I grew up listening to my mum playing Motown and so glad I did. My mum sadly gone but she left me her love me good music.

@kristenk3009

4y↑1

One of my late mother's favorite songs. Love you mom...miss you. I hope you can still hear this....❤

@threeptt

9y↑25

my sister used to play this a lot, she loved The Supremes and Tamla Motown. Me as a 9 year old was always puzzled by the line 'he could see I had no eyes' at 1:57, funny the things we recollect !

@CT-cb3kb

☺

@shanahcallaghan5648

Love memories this song brings back to life.

@josephteasdale2451

4y↑3

Beautiful song reminds me of what I went through a motown phase back in high school

@bazilkush388

3y↑1

Haven’t heard this in about 10 year can remember every word

@thomasduffmcgready4169

3y↑5

Yes it is and it's still always a true classic master piece.

@AtlantaGymFan

7y↑18

Terrific song that still resonates!

@sammigardiner2900

45w↑1

Woke up today with this song stuck in my head.. 2023

@simonaslan

4y↑1

Thanks to my amazing mum for having a Diana Ross cassette in the car and introducing us to quality music from when my bro and I were babies.. Love you mum xxx

@mic6434

4y↑3

Delicately delived... that's more difficult than screaming and doing run after run...Diana creates beautiful art with her voice

@nickpn23

I thought this was from 1973 and was surprised to discover it was 1971. The, from nowhere, a memory of the DJ saying it was the new Diana Ross single as I dressed for school, 1971.

@ursulaaloi9002

45w

This song floors me. Thought when I was young this was an album that my mom would sing to me. Momma Diana❤

@anthonyhollis9238

4y↑6

Such a beautiful song. This particular tune came out before I was born but I love singing along to it. Thank you so much Diana Ross for making such a beautiful and memorable song.

@paulgreen6921

My buddy, Martin McCoy was a huge Diana Ross fan. I remember how this little ballad immediately moved me. A sweet little ditty that Ms. Ross shines on. PWG

@MrPeclo

7y↑8

Fantastic. Diana Ross.

@elliewierenga4729

35w

What a beautiful song. Sung so perfectly by Miss Diana Ross

@martijn7416

28w

This song really touched me

@ilustrafilms

9y↑17

true music! you can feel a drop of heaven's love in this song!

@Bakerlongisland87

10w

This song tugged at my heart then and still does 53 years later.

@richardstokes3625

2y↑1

Wonderful song

@georginaflynn5893

Hi Diana, I remember this song because I had just met my first boyfriend and this was number one

@Times77

4y↑1

Superb Singing ; equally fabulous Songwriting ( < Not Easy) CLASS

@epdunndunn65

4y↑1

I've got lovely memories with this song, with my first crush on a girl from school at 15 years old,we used to smooch when this song came on. God bless you diana 🙂

@graemewatson1106

6y↑22

Diana Ross is a legend her songs are worth listening to compare to Beyonce & the depressing Adele

@JS-Jms

5y↑5

Graeme Watson . Ain't it the truth. I will say though although most of Adele's songs are depressing lyrics that girl can sing. She has the chords.

@ianmcfadden5450

5y↑3

Have to disagree, Adele doesn’t sing, she just shouts, Diana Ross can sing

@johnbrocklehurst3570

6y↑7

June 2018 and still sounding as good as the day I first heard it on the radio back in the day-Thanks to Dj Mr Tony Blackburn-

@rubychew6875

5y↑8

This song talks about a young girl who was in love with this guy who never saw her as his lover. He may have seen her just as the child he once knew.

@sarahfaithfk4348

True , unconditional love expressed genuinely

@megsmam

6y↑8

this song always will be a classic go girl

@savannahjessica1984

8y↑7

I have a 1990 remix of this on a cd. The original version is the best. She was beautiful then and is still beautiful now. A diva with a fab voice :) x

@jamesbyersmusic

4y↑2

Perfect, and I just LOVE that fade out!

@graemewatson1106

5y↑7

Love this song total classic the line at 1:57 he can see i had no eyes imo that line means Diana is still hurting by the boy/man who left her at the beginning of the song & she holds strong feelings for him & wants him & no-one else & wasn't interested in the other man mentioned in the song & her friends say she's a fool by wasting her time on a man who doesn't want her

@jussaraarundel9953

5y↑1

A 5 year age gap... she was too young, he was probably joining the army etc had to leave home... it's an innocent song about a girl's first childhood crush. First heard this song while studying at home when the Irish tenant used to play her whole album through the wall. She unwittingly created another Diana Ross & the Supremes fan.