Sweet Inspiration
Supremes & Temptations Lyrics


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I need your sweet, sweet inspiration
I need you here on my mind every hour of the day
Without your sweet, sweet inspiration
The lonely hours of the day just don't go my way.
A woman in love needs sweet inspiration
And honey that's all I ask
You know that's all I ask from you
I gotta have your sweet inspiration, yeah
You know there just ain't no telling
What a satisfied woman might do.
When you call "Baby", baby
Is such a sweet inspiration
And when you call me "Darling", darling
Sets my heart a-skating
And if I'm out in the rain, baby
And in a bad situation
You know I just reach back in my mind
And there I find your sweet, sweet inspiration.
Inspiration, yeah, oh, what a power
And I got the power every hour of the day
I need your sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet inspiration, yeah
To go on living, to keep on giving this way.
I need your sweet, sweet inspiration
And I got the power every hour of the day




I need your sweet, sweet inspiration
To go on living, to keep on giving this way.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sweet Inspiration" by the Supremes & Temptations are about a woman who is deeply in love and needs her partner's constant love and attention to feel happy and fulfilled. The song talks about how without her partner's "sweet inspiration", the woman feels lonely and unfulfilled throughout the day. The lyrics mention how hearing her partner call her "baby" and "darling" sets her heart aflutter and gives her the inspiration she craves. Even in bad situations, the woman turns to her memories of her partner's loving words for comfort and strength.


The song captures the power that love and inspiration can have in someone's life. The lyrics suggest that love can be a driving force, giving one the strength to overcome adversity and keep moving forward. The repeated chorus emphasizes the importance of "sweet inspiration" in the woman's life and how she needs it constantly to keep living and giving.


Overall, the lyrics of "Sweet Inspiration" are a tribute to the power of love and how it can inspire and motivate someone to keep going even in tough times.


Line by Line Meaning

I need your sweet, sweet inspiration
I require the uplifting influence of your guidance, motivation and support.


I need you here on my mind every hour of the day
I require your constant presence of mind, your support and guidance to effectively pursue my endeavours.


Without your sweet, sweet inspiration
In the absence of your guidance, motivation and support.


The lonely hours of the day just don't go my way.
The long and tiresome times without the affectionate care and guidance lead to unfruitful, dissatisfactory days.


A woman in love needs sweet inspiration
One who is enamoured, desires the uplifting effect and support of a significant other.


And honey that's all I ask
The primary request is for his calming, loving presence and support.


You know that's all I ask from you
There are no other expectations, just the need for the inspiration and support of a lover.


I gotta have your sweet inspiration, yeah
I must have the uplifting influence, love and support of my relationship.


You know there just ain't no telling
One cannot predict the potential outcomes from the satisfaction of a lover's desires.


What a satisfied woman might do.
The actions and achievements of a fulfilled woman are countless and boundless.


When you call 'Baby', baby
Addressing and referring with the given endearment eg. 'Baby'.


Is such a sweet inspiration
The endearment adds to the emotional support and sense of care and love.


And when you call me 'Darling', darling
Addressing and referring with the given endearment eg. 'Darling'.


Sets my heart a-skating
The affectionate care and support makes one's heart adrift, joyous and content.


And if I'm out in the rain, baby
Even in difficult and hostile conditions, one's lover provides psychological shelter and emotional support.


And in a bad situation
Despite problematic and challenging scenarios.


You know I just reach back in my mind
One's subconscious is a place to escape and find comfort when in need.


And there I find your sweet, sweet inspiration.
In the corners of the subconscious, the mental image of the lover provides the motivation and inspiration required.


Inspiration, yeah, oh, what a power
Uplifting inspiration and support is an incredibly powerful force.


And I got the power every hour of the day
As the songbearer, one possesses the power to uplift, provide guidance and support every hour of the day.


I need your sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet inspiration, yeah
Reiteration that the encouraging and supportive titular inspiration is necessary for optimal functioning and existence.


To go on living, to keep on giving this way.
To live and function effectively, providing guidance and support to others.


I need your sweet, sweet inspiration
The need for the titular inspiration persists.


And I got the power every hour of the day
As the songbearer, one possesses the power to support and provide encouragement every hour of the day.


I need your sweet, sweet inspiration
Repetition of the titular inspiration's necessity.


To go on living, to keep on giving this way.
In order to function at optimal capacity continuously and supportively.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN CAMERON

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Comments from YouTube:

@maxineboatwright2012

I love this version of Sweet Inspiration. By the Temptations and the Supremes. Have not heard this in years. Miss you Eddie, David, Dennis, Melvin, and Paul. Where did the time go.

@vanjohnson2901

Great version from the Supremes and Temptations!

@thebassman5820

Whitney Houston's mother Crissy Houston's group did the original version

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