Wonder's single "Fingertips" was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963, at the age of 13, making him the youngest artist ever to top the chart. Wonder's critical success was at its peak in the 1970s. His "classic period" began in 1972 with the releases of Music of My Mind and Talking Book, the latter featuring "Superstition", which is one of the most distinctive and famous examples of the sound of the Hohner Clavinet keyboard. His works Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974) and Songs in the Key of Life (1976) all won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, making him the tied-record holder for the most Album of the Year wins, with three. He is also the only artist to have won the award with three consecutive album releases. Wonder began his "commercial period" in the 1980s; he achieved his biggest hits and highest level of fame, had increased album sales, charity participation, high-profile collaborations (including Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson), political impact, and television appearances. Wonder has continued to remain active in music and political causes.
Wonder is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 100 million records worldwide. He has won 25 Grammy Awards (the most by a solo artist) and one Academy Award (Best Original Song, for the 1984 film The Woman in Red). Wonder has been inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is also noted for his work as an activist for political causes, including his 1980 campaign to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday in the U.S. In 2009, he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace, and in 2014, he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Wonder was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 13, 1950, the third of five children born to Lula Mae Hardaway, and the second of Hardaway's two children with Calvin Judkins. He was born six weeks premature which, along with the oxygen-rich atmosphere in the hospital incubator, resulted in retinopathy of prematurity, a condition in which the growth of the eyes is aborted and causes the retinas to detach, so he became blind.
I Was Made To Love Her
Stevie Wonder Lyrics
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Had a childhood sweetheart
We were always hand in hand
I wore hightop shoes and shirt tails
Suzy was in pig tails
I know I loved her even then
You know my papa disapproved it
But I told them time and time again
"Don't you know, I was made to love her
Built my world all around her"
Yeah, hey, hey, hey
She's been my inspiration
Showed appreciation
For the love I gave her through the years
Like a sweet magnolia tree
My love blossomed tenderly
My life grew sweeter through the years
I know that my baby love me
My baby needs me
That's why we made it through the years
I was made to love her
Worship and adore her
Hey, hey, hey
All through thick and thin
Our love just won't end
'Cause I love my baby, love my baby, ah
My baby love me
My baby needs me
And I know I ain't going nowhere
I was knee-high to a chicken
When that love bug bit me
I had the fever with each passing year
Oh, even if the mountain tumbles
If this whole world crumbles
By her side, I'll still be standing there
'Cause I was made to love her
I was made to live for her, yeah, hey, hey, hey
Ah, I was made to love her
Built my world all around her
Hey, hey, hey
Ooh, baby, I was made to please her
You know Stevie ain't gonna leave her, no
Hey, hey, hey, ooh-wee, baby
The lyrics to "I Was Made to Love Her" by Stevie Wonder tell the story of a love that has stood the test of time. The song begins with the singer sharing his childhood memories of growing up with his sweetheart Suzy. Even though their families disapproved of their relationship, the singer proclaims that he was "made to love her" and built his world around her.
Throughout the years, Suzy has been the singer's inspiration, and he has shown her appreciation for the love she gave him. Their love is compared to a sweet magnolia tree, blossoming tenderly over time. The singer knows that his baby loves him and needs him and that they'll always be together.
The lyrics are a testament to the power of love, even in the face of disapproval and obstacles. The song's catchy melody and upbeat tempo add to the joyful mood of the lyrics. The repeated refrain of "hey, hey, hey" adds to the song's upbeat nature and invites the listener to sing along.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born in Little Rock
I came into this world in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Had a childhood sweetheart
During my youth, I had a girlfriend who I loved deeply.
We were always hand in hand
We were inseparable and always together.
I wore hightop shoes and shirt tails
I used to dress in a typical fashion for boys my age, with high-top shoes and shirt tails.
Suzy was in pig tails
My girlfriend's name was Suzy and she wore her hair in pigtails.
I know I loved her even then
I was sure of my love for her even at such a young age.
You know my papa disapproved it
My father strongly disapproved of my relationship with Suzy.
My mama boo-hooed it
My mother cried about it, but was not as strongly opposed as my father.
But I told them time and time again
I repeatedly tried to convince my parents that my love for Suzy was real and should be respected.
"Don't you know, I was made to love her
I was created to love Suzy, and nothing can change that.
Built my world all around her"
My life was structured completely around my love for her.
Yeah, hey, hey, hey
An exclamation of happiness and satisfaction with my love for Suzy.
She's been my inspiration
Suzy has been my source of inspiration and motivation for much of my life.
Showed appreciation
She has shown gratitude for the love I have given her over the years.
For the love I gave her through the years
I have given Suzy a great deal of love and care throughout our relationship.
Like a sweet magnolia tree
My love for Suzy grew steadily and strongly, like a magnolia tree.
My love blossomed tenderly
My love for Suzy grew gently and delicately.
My life grew sweeter through the years
My life has become even more fulfilling and enjoyable because of my love for Suzy.
I know that my baby love me
I am certain that Suzy loves me deeply.
My baby needs me
Suzy relies on me for support and love.
That's why we made it through the years
Our relationship has lasted so long because we truly love and need each other.
Worship and adore her
I hold Suzy in the highest esteem and respect and deeply love her.
All through thick and thin
Our love has endured through both good times and bad.
Our love just won't end
Our love for each other will never disappear or fade away.
'Cause I love my baby, love my baby, ah
I am deeply in love with Suzy and will always cherish her.
I was knee-high to a chicken
I was very young when I first fell in love with Suzy.
When that love bug bit me
I fell deeply in love with Suzy, and it changed my life forever.
I had the fever with each passing year
My love for Suzy only grew stronger with each year that passed.
Oh, even if the mountain tumbles
Even if everything falls apart and the world crumbles around us,
If this whole world crumbles
Even if the entire world ends or is destroyed,
By her side, I'll still be standing there
I will always be by Suzy's side and love her no matter what happens.
I was made to live for her, yeah, hey, hey, hey
My life's purpose is to live for Suzy and love her completely.
Ooh, baby, I was made to please her
My greatest desire is to make Suzy happy and to please her in any way I can.
You know Stevie ain't gonna leave her, no
I will never leave Suzy or abandon her, no matter what happens in life.
Hey, hey, hey, ooh-wee, baby
An expression of joy and excitement about my love for Suzy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Cosby, Lula Mae Hardaway, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
I was born in Lil’ Rock
Had a childhood sweetheart
We were always hand in hand
I wore hightop shoes and shirt tails
Suzy was in pigtails
I knew I loved her even then
You know my papa disapproved it
My mama boo-hooed it
But I told them time and time again
Don’t you know I was made to love her
Build my world all around her
Yeah! Hey, hey, hey
She’s been my inspiration
Showed appreciation
For the love I gave her through the years
Like a sweet magnolia tree
My love blossomed tenderly
My life grew sweeter through the years
I know that my baby loves me
My baby needs me
That’s why we made it through the years
I was made to love her
Worship and adore her
Hey, hey, hey
All through thick and thin
Our love just won’t end
‘Cause I love my baby, love my baby, hey
My baby loves me
My baby needs me
And I know I ain’t going nowhere
I was knee-high to a chicken
When that love bug bit me
I had the fever with each passing year
Oh, even if the mountain tumbles
If this whole world crumbles
By her side I’ll still be standing there
‘Cause I was made to love her
I was made to live for her, yeah!
Ah, I was made to love her
Build my world all around her
Hey, hey, hey
Ooh baby, I was made to please her
You know Stevie ain’t goin’ leave her, no
Hey, hey, hey, ooh wee, baby
marvin waters
Love this music takes me back growing up in the 60s Love it
Ronald Roy
Stevie Wonder made the sixties so much fun :) One of the best.
Gerardo P
Stevie Wonder en esos primeros años no fallaba ni una canción soul Motown comercial, luego surgió M Jackson,como su discípulo(Ben,de M. J,es genial)
Carrie Nixon
2023 and still in love with this song. Heyyy heyyy heyyy. ❤
Gdawg 15
The Beach Boys did a cover of this on their album Wild Honey
John ROBINSON III
You can HEAR the drama as he sang that song!
Regina Hyde
Carol Kaye on bass.
mark hanlon
Suzy was in pigtails