Stoned Love
Ross Diana & The Supremes Lyrics
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It will light up
It will surely light up darkened worlds
If you just believe
Stoned love
Stoned love
Stoned love
A love for each other will bring fighting to an end
Forgiving one another, time after time doubt creeps in
But like the sun lights up the sky with a message from above
Oh yeah, I find no other greater symbol of love
Yeah, don't ya hear the wind blowing
Stoned love
Oh yeah, I tell ya I ain't got no other
Stoned love
Oh yeah
And life is so short, put the present time at hand
Oh yeah, and if you're young at heart, rise up and take your stand
And to the man on whose shoulder the world must depend
I pray for peace and love, amen
Oh, can't ya feel it
Stoned love
I tell ya I ain't got no other
Stoned love
Oh yeah
If the war 'tween our nations passed, oh yeah
Will the love 'tween our brothers and sisters last?
On and on and on and on and
Stoned love
Oh yeah
I tell ya I ain't got no other
Stoned love
Can't ya, can't ya, can't ya, can't ya, can't ya feel it
Stoned love
Oh yeah stoned, stoned, stoned, stoned
Stoned love
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Stoned love
Oh yeah, yeah
Stoned love
The song Stoned Love by Ross Diana & The Supremes is a call for love and unity in troubled times. The lyrics suggest that a great love can light up the darkest of worlds if one chooses to believe. The refrain "Stoned Love" can be interpreted in multiple ways, but it most likely refers to a love that is unwavering and unchanging, like a stone. The song emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, unity, and peace between nations, brothers, and sisters.
The lyrics paint a picture of a world torn apart by war and division, where doubt and mistrust creep in. But at the same time, the song offers hope and a way forward. It encourages people to rise up and take a stand, to put the present time at hand, and to pray for peace and love. The wind blowing in the background suggests a sense of urgency and a call to action.
The message of Stoned Love resonated with audiences when it was released in 1970, and it continues to be a relevant and powerful anthem for peace and unity. The song was a chart-topping hit for The Supremes, and it remains one of their most beloved and enduring songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I wanna tell ya of a great love, oh
I want to share with you about a wonderful love
It will light up
It brings brightness
It will surely light up darkened worlds
Even in times of despair, it will bring light
If you just believe
Faith in love is all that's needed
Stoned love
Love that's unbreakable
A love for each other will bring fighting to an end
Love between people can end conflicts
Forgiving one another, time after time doubt creeps in
Despite doubts, forgiveness is key for a long-lasting love
But like the sun lights up the sky with a message from above
The power of love is like the sun that brings a divine message
Oh yeah, I find no other greater symbol of love
There's no greater representation of love than this
Yeah, don't ya hear the wind blowing
The wind is a reminder of the power of love
And life is so short, put the present time at hand
Life is brief, so focus on the present moment
Oh yeah, and if you're young at heart, rise up and take your stand
No matter your age, stand up for what you believe in
And to the man on whose shoulder the world must depend
A plea for peace and love to those who hold great responsibility
I pray for peace and love, amen
A heartfelt prayer for peace and love
If the war 'tween our nations passed, oh yeah
In a hypothetical world where war ceases to exist
Will the love 'tween our brothers and sisters last?
Can love between people survive beyond conflict?
On and on and on and on and
Endless contemplation
Can't ya, can't ya, can't ya, can't ya, can't ya feel it
Can you sense this unbreakable love?
Stoned love
Love that's unbreakable
Oh yeah stoned, stoned, stoned, stoned
Emphasizing the strength of this love
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm for this love
Stoned love
Love that's unbreakable
Oh yeah, yeah
Affirming the power of this love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
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@billdejong4148
God bless Frank E Wilson for writing this and other timeless classics....All the Supremes had to do was deliver it in style and they did that in an abundance - one of the greatest Motown tunes ever
@teresaobrien8067
Agree totally this is one of the greatest Motown tunes ever. Words exceptional. Love how crowd all dancing and engaging in the music.
@spencehogg2410
Amen to that.
@ellove370
@billdejong4148 YES!!!!💕💕
@garrymayes240
My girl Jean I love her voice
@ginawingrove7061
Loved it then, love it now x
@gary9426
One of the very best Supremes songs....without Diana. Who would have guessed?! Jean Terrell was a very underrated singer, but had big shoes to fill, no doubt!
@tremekawilson9238
This is true
@darrellmfume3513
Gary, I agree...Motown tried to kill this record. The Supremes wasn't suppose to have a BIG hit without Diana Ross.
@michaelgasiciel9317
I remembered this song as being by the Supremes. But I didn’t realize it wasn’t Diana Ross singing at the time. Then I found it it came out in 70’s after DRoss had gone solo. But it sounded so similar to her.