Soultans is an all-male, r&b band that originally consisted of three member… Read Full Bio ↴Soultans is an all-male, r&b band that originally consisted of three members. The band is based in Germany, although two of its members have English ties. The group resides under the German label, Coconut Records, which has also kick-started other small band's careers. The lead vocalist, Marvin Broadie, and musician Marco Boi, were later replaced by Sascha van Haasen and Mike Marshall in 2002.

Although the band suggested its inspirations as 1970's music, Soultans has added the elements of hip hop, jazz and soul to their music, following in the lines of Londonbeat, another English band. The group is most notable for its high rating, 1996 song, "Can't take my hands off you".

I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Soultans Lyrics

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Heard it
Heard it
Heard it through the grapevine
Oh I know
Don’t you know
Uhh
I bet you’re wondering how I knew
About your plans to make me blue

With some other guy you knew before
Between the two of us guys
You know I love you more
It took me by surprise
(It took me by surprise)
I must say
(I must say)
When I found out yesterday
(When I found out yesterday)
Don’t you know

I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
(Baby baby I heard it)
I heard it through the grapevine
And I’m just about to lose my mind
(Honey honey well)

Ohh I heard it
I know a man ain’t supposed to cry
But these tears I can’t hold inside
Losing you would end my life you see
Cause you mean that much to me
You could have told me yourself
(You could have told me yourself)
That you love someone else
(That you love someone else)

I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
(Baby baby I heard it)
I heard it through the grapevine
And I’m just about to lose my mind
(Honey honey well)

Ohh I heard it
I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be my baby
I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be my baby

People say believe half of what you see
Some and none of what you hear
But I can’t hide being confused
If it’s true please tell me dear
Do you plan to let me go
(Do you plan to let me go)
For the other guy you loved before
(For the other guy you loved before)

Don’t you know
I heard it through the grapevine
(Should have heard it from you
That you’re leaving me my baby)
Baby baby
I heard it through the grapevine
(Should have heard it from you
That you’re leaving me my baby)
Honey honey

Heard it
Heard it
Heard it through the grapevine
Heard it
Heard it
Heard it through the grapevine
Ohh
Heard it
Heard it
Heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Baby baby
I heard it through the grapevine
And I’m just about to lose my mind
Don’t you know
I heard it through the grapevine
(Should have heard it from you
That you’re leaving me my baby)
Baby baby
I heard it through the grapevine
(Should have heard it from you
That you’re leaving me my baby)

Honey honey
Oh I heard it through the grapevine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Soultans's song "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" tell a story of a man who learns through word of mouth, specifically the grapevine, that his partner is planning to leave him for someone she had previously been involved with. The man expresses his shock and hurt at learning this news and laments over the fact that his partner couldn't tell him herself. The song portrays the complexities and dangers of relying too much on gossip and hearsay, as well as the pain of losing someone you love.

The repetition of the phrase "heard it through the grapevine" emphasizes the theme of communication through unofficial channels, such as gossip and rumors. The singer acknowledges that people will often only tell him half-truths, but he still feels compelled to believe them. The lyrics also showcase the importance of honesty and direct communication in relationships, as the singer feels betrayed by his partner's failure to be upfront with him.

Line by Line Meaning

Heard it
The singer, Soultans, has received information about his partner or lover from an outside source.

Heard it
Soultans reiterates that he has indeed heard some news.

Heard it through the grapevine
Soultans heard the information through a rumor or gossip network.

Oh I know
Soultans is aware of what his partner has been up to.

Don’t you know
Soultans is expecting his partner to know what he's talking about.

Uhh
An expression of frustration or surprise from Soultans.

I bet you’re wondering how I knew
Soultans thinks that his partner is curious about how he found out the news.

About your plans to make me blue
Soultans has heard that his partner has intentions to hurt or upset him.

With some other guy you knew before
Soultans has heard that his partner has been seeing someone from her past.

Between the two of us guys
Soultans and the other guy his partner is seeing are competing for her love.

You know I love you more
Soultans is convinced that he loves his partner more than her other interest.

It took me by surprise
Soultans was shocked by the news he received.

(It took me by surprise)
Soultans reiterates that he was surprised.

(I must say)
Soultans adds that he feels the need to comment on what he heard.

(When I found out yesterday)
Soultans is specifying when he heard the news.

I heard it through the grapevine
Repeated reminder that Soultan received the information from a rumor or gossip network.

Not much longer would you be mine
Soultans thinks that his relationship with his partner is coming to an end soon.

(Baby baby I heard it)
Soultans is repeating the fact that he has heard the news.

And I’m just about to lose my mind
Soultans is feeling overwhelmed and is at risk of losing control.

(Honey honey well)
Addressing his partner, Soultans expresses a mixture of sadness and anger.

I know a man ain’t supposed to cry
Soultans is revealing that he is emotional and finding it difficult to deal with the situation.

But these tears I can’t hold inside
Soultans cannot control or hide his emotions.

Losing you would end my life you see
Soultans feels that losing his partner would be devastating and has a significant impact on his life.

Cause you mean that much to me
Soultans is telling his partner how much he cares for her.

(You could have told me yourself)
Soultans is expressing frustration that his partner didn't tell him about her intentions herself.

(That you love someone else)
Soultans is implying that his partner is falling in love with someone else.

People say believe half of what you see
Soultans is referencing a common saying about not believing everything that you see or hear.

Some and none of what you hear
Soultans is saying that some information is true and some is not, and it's hard to determine what is true.

But I can’t hide being confused
Soultans is admitting that he's feeling confused and unsure.

If it’s true please tell me dear
Soultans is pleading with his partner to be honest with him.

(Do you plan to let me go)
Soultans is asking his partner if she intends to leave him for someone else.

(For the other guy you loved before)
Soultans is implying that his partner is still in love with someone from her past.

(Should have heard it from you That you’re leaving me my baby)
Soultans is expressing regret that his partner didn't tell him the news of her leaving him.

Oh I heard it through the grapevine
Soultans repeats that he heard the news through a rumor or gossip network.

Not much longer would you be mine
Soultans is reminding his partner that their time is running out.

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