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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Much Better Off
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics
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And your heart spoke my name
Bringing me so much joy
From a lonely boy your love is me
Much better off friends
And neighbors say so
Just you and I and they know
Everyone can see your love is me
Much better off
Four words to define now
Since you said your mine now
It's my day right now
Let me say right now
Your love is me
The lyrics to Smokey Robinson and The Miracles's song "Much Better Off" tell the story of how love has brought a lonely boy out of the darkness and into the light. When the singer meets the love of their life, they feel an instant connection as their heart speaks their name. This connection fills them with so much joy that their friends and neighbors can see the difference in them. They were made for each other, and it's clear to everyone that their love is the missing piece that has made the singer's life so much better.
The song's message is clear - love can transform a person's life and make everything much better. The way the lyrics are delivered is poignant and filled with meaning. Smokey Robinson's soulful voice delivers the message with heart and soul, making the lyrics come alive. The chorus is particularly powerful, with four simple words that define the singer's new life, "Much better off," bringing the whole song together into a song about the transformative power of love.
Overall, "Much Better Off" is a beautiful song that showcases Smokey Robinson's amazing vocal range and the heartfelt lyrics that he is known for. The song's message of love and transformation is timeless, making it a classic that still resonates with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
Much better off is my life since you came
My life has significantly improved since you entered it
And your heart spoke my name
Your heart called out to me, expressing love and affection
Bringing me so much joy
Your presence has brought immense happiness into my life
From a lonely boy your love is me
I was once lonely, but your love has filled me up
Much better off friends
My friends and acquaintances acknowledge the positive change in my life
And neighbors say so
Even my neighbors have noticed the difference
Just you and I and they know
It's just us, and they can see our love for each other
You were made for me
I believe you were destined to be mine
Everyone can see your love is me
It's evident to everyone that the love you feel is directed towards me
Much better off
My life has improved vastly
Four words to define now
I only need four words to explain how much better off I am
Since you said your mine now
Since you declared that we belong together
It's my day right now
I feel like everything is going my way
Let me say right now
I want to express that
Your love is me
Your love defines who I am
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WARREN MOORE, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@earlee51
Smokey sang this song like never before. You can feel the sincerity in his voice.One of my all time favorites.
Smokey sings with all his soul and The Miracles compliment him so well. When I first heard this song I thought the Campbell soup song never sounded so good! This song is mmmmm good.....great! Beautiful song from a beautiful group
@scretching08
Edward Gilbert Yes!
@williamg2552
+Edward Gilbert It's a real shame that most of those commenting here are giving more credit to the copycat rappers than to The Miracles, the group that ORIGINATED this song in the FIRST PLACE !!! What kind of world has it become when the IMITATORS get more credit than the INNOVATORS ?(and I bet that NONE of them paid The Miracles so much as a DIME in royalties for using it !!!)
@inezfoster3415
I used to play this over and over. Memorized every single layer of it: lyrics, bass line, strings, percussion, harmony and oh my goodness: that tremolo in his voice
@scretching08
Yessssss!
@eric8591
williamg2552 ok boomer
@freebasereese6478
I love this.. Why can't we have music like this more often ?
@kamicloudss
i know this is 6 years old but this came out years ago! you should’ve listened to more music from this era
@lemondarkz2820
Facts, it’s wonderful to be a old soul
@2plumbers33
If this song makes you feel something you've never felt, congrats, you now know what is SOUL!!