The hit songs "Do It Baby" and Love Machine (written by Billy Griffin & Pete Moore) were performed by Billy Griffin as the lead singer after the departure of original founder member Smokey Robinson.
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I Can't Believe
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics
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I realize that of you when you're not around
Oh, I've seen many guys
Taking advantage of you, love
They misuse your kindness
As a weakness too
No longer can I stand back
And watch your life fill with pain
I seen it too many times
Tryin' to smile and keep the tears a strain, baby
I can't stand to see you cry
I love you too much
That's why
'Cause your love is so precious and rare-iful
Ohh
I realize that you when you're not around
Oh, I share the pain
For the hurt
You have been through
I hate myself for silent things to you
Words that could've been your cure
So now I'd like to step right in
Please, confess your love of me
And my reward for your faith
Will the be joy in your eyes, I see
'Cause baby
I can't stand to see you cry
That's why
'Cause your love is so precious and rare-iful
Ohh
I realize that you when you're not around, ooh
Ohh, now, now, now, now
I'm gonna be broke
Another life that's true, baby
'Cause that's how serious
I am in wanting you
So place your loving trust
In these hands of mine
And I'm gonna never hurt you again
And together happiness we'll find
'Cause baby, I can't stand to see you cry
I love you too much
That's why
'Cause your love is so precious and rare-iful, baby
I realize that you when you're not around
I can't stand to see you cry
I love you too much
That's why
'Cause your love is so precious and rare-iful
Ooh, baby
I realize that you when you're not around
I can't
I can't
I can't stand to see you cry
I love you too much
That's why
'Cause your love is so precious and rare-iful
I realize that you when you're not around
The lyrics to "I Can't Stand to See You Cry" by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles are about the pain of watching someone you love being mistreated and hurt by others. The singer has witnessed the person he loves being taken advantage of and abused by others, and he can no longer stand by and watch it happen. He wants to be the one who brings her happiness and joy, and promises to never hurt her again.
The opening line "Your love is so precious and rare-iful" sets the tone for the song, expressing the depth of the singer's feelings for the person he loves. The use of the word "rare-iful" suggests that this love is something he values deeply and recognizes as unique and rare. He acknowledges that he only truly realizes the worth of this love when the person he loves is not around.
The singer speaks of the pain that he, too, feels when watching the person he loves suffer, and feels guilty for not having said the things that could have made a difference. He promises to step in and be the one to offer love and support in the future.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of overwhelming love and protectiveness for someone who has been hurt in the past, and a desire to be the one to bring happiness and healing to their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love is so precious and rare-iful
I understand the true worth of your love and how difficult it is to find someone like you
Oh, I've seen many guys
I have observed many guys taking advantage of your love
Taking advantage of you, love
Using your kindness and love as a tool to fulfill their own selfish desires
They misuse your kindness
They exploit your generosity for their own gain
As a weakness too
They consider your kind nature to be your weakness
No longer can I stand back
I cannot keep silent and watch you suffer anymore
And watch your life fill with pain
I cannot bear to see you go through so much pain and suffering
I seen it too many times
I have witnessed your suffering too often
Tryin' to smile and keep the tears a strain, baby
You try to hide your sorrow, but I can see your pain and struggle
I can't stand to see you cry
Your tears break my heart, I cannot bear to see you sad
I love you too much
My love for you is so great that I cannot see you in pain
That's why
My love for you is the reason why I cannot stand to see you cry
'Cause your love is so precious and rare-iful
Because your love is valuable and unique
Ohh
Expressing deep emotion and tenderness
Oh, I share the pain
I feel your pain and understand what you are going through
For the hurt
I understand the depth of your emotional pain
You have been through
All the struggles and hardships you have faced in your life
I hate myself for silent things to you
I regret not expressing my love and admiration for you earlier
Words that could've been your cure
Words that could have brought you comfort and happiness
So now I'd like to step right in
I want to be there for you and support you through all the difficulties
Please, confess your love of me
I want you to admit your love for me and trust me with your heart
And my reward for your faith
I promise to be faithful and true to you
Will the be joy in your eyes, I see
My reward will be seeing you happy and joyful
'Cause baby
Expressing affection and endearment
I'm gonna be broke
I will give everything I have to make you happy
Another life that's true, baby
I promise to give you a life that is honest and true
'Cause that's how serious
Expressing the depth of feelings and commitment
I am in wanting you
I desire you with all my heart and soul
So place your loving trust
Have faith in me and trust me completely
In these hands of mine
I promise to protect and care for you
And I'm gonna never hurt you again
I will never cause you any pain or harm
And together happiness we'll find
Let us find happiness together, with love and trust guiding us
Ooh, baby
Expressing affection and endearment
I can't
I cannot keep silent and watch you suffer
I can't stand to see you cry
I cannot bear to see you in pain and tears
I realize that you when you're not around
I understand how much you mean to me when you are not with me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JR., DAVID H. JR. JONES, JOHNNY WILLIAM BRISTOL, WADE BROWN, WADE, JR. BROWN
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