The members of Sister Sledge were born and raised in Philadelphia and began singing in local Philadelphia churches like Williams Temple CME and Second Macedonia Baptist Church. They are granddaughters of the former opera singer Viola Williams.
Their professional music career launched when they entered the UK Singles Chart in 1975 with "Mama Never Told Me". The young girl group released their first two albums, Circle of Love and Together in 1975 and 1977, respectively but, aside from scoring the Silver Prize at the 1975 Tokyo Musical for Gwen Guthrie's composition "Pain Reliever" and oft-recorded "Love Don't You Go Through No Changes on Me," Produced by Bert Deco and Tom Bell.
The group attained pop success with their next album: 1979's We Are Family. The album would become the group's best selling. Singles included "He's the Greatest Dancer" (#9 US, #1 R&B) and "We Are Family" (#2 US, #1 R&B), the latter song becoming their biggest hit. The album was written and produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of the group Chic.
Sister Sledge's next album was 1980's Love Somebody Today. The album included the songs "Got to Love Somebody" (#64 US, #6 R&B, #34 UK) and "Pretty Baby".
Collaborating with producer Narada Michael Walden in 1981, they released the album "All-American Girls", yielding the title track single, which reached No. 3 R&B and No. 79 Pop in the U.S. and No. 41 Pop in the UK; and the single "Next Time You'll Know", which reached No. 28 R&B in the U.S. The sisters continued singing new material throughout the 1980s and 1990s, although not matching the success of the late 1970s. They achieved a hit with "Frankie" in 1985 (#1 in the UK). In 1989 Kathy Sledge left the group to pursue her solo career. Joni Sledge produced and recorded the album "African Eyes" with her sisters Debbie and Kim Sledge in 1998 which was nominated for a Grammy as best produced CD, as well as the Live in Concert album in 1997. In 2003, Debbie and Joni Sledge performed with three other female singers which included Debbie's daughters Amber and Camille in the PBS special, My Music: 70's Soul Superstars, which is also available on DVD.
Their most popular songs have been re-released and re-recorded several times in Europe, often in newly-remixed versions. Their song "Il Macquillage Lady" written by Joni Sledge is believe to be sampled for French electronic duo Daft Punk's 2001 track Aerodynamic although Daft Punk have denied sampling the song.
The sisters continue to perform collectively and individually worldwide. The four original group members were reunited in 2011 on Oprah Winfrey's "Women Who Rock" episode, highlighting their song "We Are Family" as one of the most requested songs of all time.
Love Don't You Go Through No Changes on Me
Sister Sledge Lyrics
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That makes me love you
I'm under a spell but how can I tell
If it's really true love
[How] How can I be sure [Be sure]
Love don't walk out the door
Are you for real with the love that you feel
Love don't you go through no changes on me
No, no, no
Love don't you go through no changes on me
No, no, no
Love don't you go through no changes on me
No, no, no
Love don't you go through no changes on me
No, no, no, no, no
No
No, no, no
Don't come with me, no
Don't come over here
Ooh
You know I'm fair and that I care [I care]
Boy, I'm crazy about you
Wanna let myself go but I don't know [Don't know]
Just how you feel about me
[No] No, I can't afford [Afford]
To be hurt like before
Are you for real with the love that you feel
Or will it change with time, oh, no
Love don't you go through no changes on me
No, no, no
Love don't you go through no changes on me
No, no, no
Love (Love) don't you go through no changes on me
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Love (I feel your love) don't you go through no changes on me
Don't come with me, don't come with me
Boy, I got your lovin'
Love don't you go through no changes on me
No, I got the love
Love don't you go through no changes on me
Not on me, not on me, I don't want your lovin'
Love (No) don't you go through no changes on me
In "Love Don't You Go Through No Changes on Me" by Sister Sledge, the lyrics depict a love that is uncertain and vulnerable. The singer is experiencing a strong feeling of love towards someone, but is hesitant to fully let themselves go because they fear the possibility of being hurt. They question whether the love that their partner feels for them is real and whether it will remain constant over time. The repetition of "love don't you go through no changes on me" signifies the singer's desire for a stable and dependable love that won't falter or disappear.
The lyrics are relatable to many who have experienced doubts and insecurities in their relationships. The questioning of the authenticity of love and the fear of getting hurt are common themes in love songs. The repetition of the refrain "no, no, no" adds a sense of urgency to the message and emphasizes the importance of having a love that is steadfast.
Overall, "Love Don't You Go Through No Changes on Me" is a powerful ballad about the fragility of love and the desire for security and consistency in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't deny this feeling inside
I cannot hide the fact that I have feelings for you
That makes me love you
My emotions are causing me to love you
I'm under a spell but how can I tell
I feel like I am under your spell but I am unsure
If it's really true love
I am questioning the authenticity of my feelings for you
How can I be sure
I am uncertain and questioning how to confirm my feelings
Love don't walk out the door
Love shouldn't just disappear without reason
Are you for real with the love that you feel
I am questioning whether your love for me is genuine
Or will it change with time, oh, no
I am worried that your love for me may change over time
Love don't you go through no changes on me
I am asking love not to change on me
No, no, no
I am emphatically stating that I don't want love to change on me
Don't come with me, no
I don't want you to come with me
Don't come over here
I do not want you to approach me right now
You know I'm fair and that I care
You know that I treat you justly and that I care for you
Boy, I'm crazy about you
I am in love with you, boy
Wanna let myself go but I don't know
I am hesitant to express my feelings fully because I am unsure of your feelings for me
Just how you feel about me
I want to know what your true feelings are towards me
No, I can't afford
I cannot risk going through the pain of heartbreak again
To be hurt like before
I have already experienced heartbreak and I do not want to feel it again
Love (Love) don't you go through no changes on me
Again, I am asking love to not change on me
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I am expressing my agreement with what I am saying
I got your lovin'
I have your love and I appreciate it
No, I got the love
I already have enough love and do not need any more from you
Not on me, not on me, I don't want your lovin'
I am rejecting your offer of love
Love (No) don't you go through no changes on me
One last time, I am demanding that love not change on me
Contributed by Christian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paul Sutton
This was there 1st go at the charts, failed but became an absolute monster the northern scene, I think its one of the best KTF
Anthony Shanaynay
I HEARD OF THIS SONG BEING A BIG HIT IN JAPAN SO I LOOKED IT UP. I LOVE IT!
BOOGLE MANN
I always like the piece .
the TOM TOMS !!!!
cheeze its
How can anyone dislike this is beyond me
Vimto Crazy
You can imagine the floor filling up , after the first couple of notes . Class .
Triadafillos Orfanos
for me, the best single of Sister Sledge, ever!
Alex Rich Revue
Classic Sister Sledge! A unique singing style on a song that pulls at the heart strings and makes you dance… and 💃🏽 🕺🙏🏿🌅☝🏾❤️🌹
Fred Olsen
This is just a beautiful an awesome song. Everybody try's to write a love song . Instead they write about it. Changing up on themselves. It's sweet and can be really awesome if you find the angel.
Kadie verner
u cant ever go wrong with this track, absolute stomper...in my humble opinion. x
Mary Marino
Kadie verner absolute stomper....yes!!!!!