Smokey Robinson and the Miracles was the performing and recording name from… Read Full Bio ↴Smokey Robinson and the Miracles was the performing and recording name from 1965 to 1972 of renowned American R&B/soul group The Miracles. From Detroit, Michigan, the band Miracles remain notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records. Over their career across the 1960s, 70s and 80s, the Miracles were one of Motown's signature acts with over forty top 40 R&B hits. Over the same time period, their original lead singer and founding member Smokey Robinson became one of the most successful songwriters and record producers of all time.

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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The Composer
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics

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You may not know how
To make words rhyme
Carry a tune or a clap on time now
You may have no knowledge of musical things
But deep down inside of me
You have created a melody
You're the composer of the song
That my heart sings

You may not what
Quarter notes are
Or what I mean by Four to the Bar now
Such musical terms may be Greek to your ears
But deep down inside of me
You have created a melody
You're the composer of the song
That my heart hears
Now it's a tender song
It's like a rhapsody, a symphony
This song I find in this heart of mine
And it's begging you
Let nothing keep us apart
Oh, my darling
Cause you put a song in my heart
Now this song that I find in my heart for you
Every lyric and line
I swear it's true
The number one song on my personal chart
Deep down inside of me
You have created a melody
You're the composer of the song
That's in my heart
Deep down inside of me
You have created a symphony
You're the composer
You put a song in my heart
You're the composer
You put a song in my heart

You're the composer
You put a song in my heart

Overall Meaning

In Smokey Robinson's song "Composer," he sings about a person whom he loves deeply, who may not have the traditional skills of a lyricist or a musician but has still created "the composer of the song that my heart sings." He admires their innate ability to create a melody that resonates deep in his soul, though they may not be familiar with the technical terms. Robinson's affection for this person is evident through his poetic imagery of a tender song, a rhapsody, and a symphony that this person has planted in his heart.

The lyrics of the song "Composer" not only convey Robinson's deep emotional connection with this person, but they also serve as an ode to the beauty of natural creativity. It is a reminder that one's ability to create is not limited by a lack of technical knowledge, and that true art comes from a deeper place - from that magical space inside where melodies and lyrics are created without conscious effort.

Line by Line Meaning

You may not know how
You may lack the skills to create poetry, music or rhythm in the traditional sense.

To make words rhyme
You may struggle to create poetic verses that sound good together.

Carry a tune or a clap on time now
You may find it difficult to sing in tune or keep a steady rhythm while clapping.

You may have no knowledge of musical things
You may not possess any understanding or experience of music theory or the technical aspects of creating music.

But deep down inside of me
Despite your lack of musical experience or knowledge, I still feel a connection with you.

You have created a melody
Your presence has inspired a tune or a series of musical notes within me.

You're the composer of the song
You are the one responsible for bringing forth the melody that I feel within.

That my heart sings
The melody you have created resonates deeply with my emotions and fills me with a sense of happiness or contentment.

You may not what
You may be unfamiliar with

Quarter notes are
The basic unit of musical measurement in Western music, equivalent to one quarter of a whole note.

Or what I mean by Four to the Bar now
The term 'four to the bar' refers to a rhythm that emphasizes four beats per measure, commonly found in jazz and blues music.

The ComposerSmokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics

The Composer
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics