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 Stand To See You Cry )
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
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
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, 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
In "I Can't Stand To See You Cry," Smokey Robinson & The Miracles sing about a deeply caring and protective love for someone who has been repeatedly hurt by others. The singer has witnessed the person they love mistreated by others who took advantage of their kindness and used it as a weakness. They can no longer stand back and watch the tears flow, choosing instead to step in and confess their love. The lyrics reveal the singer's self-hatred for not expressing their love earlier and their promise to never let the person they love suffer again.
The song conveys the deep emotions of love, pain, protection, and regret. The feelings of regret expressed in the song relate to the missed opportunities in the past that could have brought happiness into the life of the person they love. However, the singer wants to make up for it now and bring happiness by being together, sharing the pain, and overcoming it together. The lyrics show the depth of love and the promise to make the loved one's life better.
Overall, "I Can't Stand To See You Cry" is a powerful expression of love, conveying the empathy and commitment that come with it. The song provides solace and comfort to those who have been hurt by others and seeks to restore the lost faith in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love is so precious and rare-iful
I understand the true value of your love, especially when you're not around
Oh, I've seen many guys
I have seen many men take advantage of your kindness
Taking advantage of you, love
Men have exploited your affection
They misuse your kindness
Your benevolence is used against you
As a weakness too
Vulnerability is perceived as a flaw
No longer can I stand back
I can no longer be passive about your suffering
And watch your life fill with pain
It's heartbreaking to see you endure agony
I seen it too many times
I have witnessed it many times before
Tryin' to smile and keep the tears a strain, baby
You try to maintain composure, but I know you're hurting
I can't stand to see you cry
It pains me to see you in tears
I love you too much
My love for you is too strong
'Cause your love is so precious and rare-iful
I cherish your love deeply
Ohh
Expressing emotion
Oh, I share the pain
I empathize with your suffering
For the hurt
Due to the pain inflicted on you
You have been through
You have experienced hardships
I hate myself for silent things to you
I regret not speaking up and offering comfort to you
Words that could've been your cure
Words that could have made you feel better
So now I'd like to step right in
I want to intervene now
Please, confess your love of me
Please express your love for me
And my reward for your faith
I will reward your trust
Will be joy in your eyes, I see
I will see happiness in your eyes
'Cause baby
Expressing emotion
I'm gonna be broke
I'm willing to give up everything for you
Another life that's true, baby
Another testimony that this love is genuine
'Cause that's how serious
I'm completely devoted to you
I am in wanting you
I desire you deeply
So place your loving trust
Place your trust confidently in me
In these hands of mine
I promise to never harm you
And I'm gonna never hurt you again
I vow to never cause you pain
And together happiness we'll find
We will find joy together
Ooh, baby
Expressing emotion
I can't
Expressing emotion
I can't stand to see you cry
I can't bear to see you in tears
I realize that you when you're not around
I understand how much I miss you when you're not here
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID H. JR. JONES, JOHNNY WILLIAM BRISTOL, WADE BROWN, WADE, JR. BROWN
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