LOVE IS LIKE AN ITCHING IN MY HEART
Supremes [The] Lyrics
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Didn't mean for him to get me,
Woo, get up in the morning
And I'm filled with desire,
No, no, I can't stop the fire,
Love is real live wire,
Oo, it's a burning sensation,
Far beyond imagination.
Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart, tearing it all apart,
Just an itching in my heart,
And, baby, I can't scratch it.
Keeps me sighing, oo
Keeps me yearning,
No mama can't help me,
No daddy can't help me
I've been bitten by the love bug,
And I need some information
o help me out of this situation,
Now, when you're ill you take a pill,
When you're thirsty, drink your fill,
What you gonna do, oh yeah,
when love gets a hold, a hold on you,
Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart,
And, baby, I can't scratch it.
Love is a nagging irritation,
Causing my heart complication,
Love is a growing infection,
And I don't know the correction,
Got me rocking and a-reeling,
And I can't shake the feeling.
Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart,
tearing it all apart,
Just an Itching in my heart,
And, baby, I can't scratch it.
In this song, The Supremes are describing the pain and frustration that comes with being in love. They compare love to an itching that they can't scratch and a nagging irritation causing heart complication. The lyrics suggest that love has gotten a hold on them and they're struggling to find a way out of the situation. They're filled with desire and a burning sensation that's far beyond imagination. The love bug has bitten them and they need information to help them out.
The metaphor of an itching is used throughout the song to describe the discomfort that comes with love. The lyrics also suggest that love is an infection that keeps growing and they're unable to find a correction. The desperation of the lyrics is highlighted by the fact that even their parents can't help them out of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
The love bug done bit me,
I have been struck by the power of love
Didn't mean for him to get me,
I did not intend to fall in love
Woo, get up in the morning
I wake up every day feeling love's effect
And I'm filled with desire,
My heart is driven by a strong passion
No, no, I can't stop the fire,
There is no way to quench the intense feelings of love
Love is real live wire,
Love is a force that is powerful and energizing
Oo, it's a burning sensation,
Love feels like a fiery, intense experience
Far beyond imagination.
The depth of love's impact cannot be fully comprehended
Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart, tearing it all apart,
Love creates a strong desire that consumes every part of me
Just an itching in my heart,
Love's effect is so powerful that it feels like an itch that cannot be scratched
And, baby, I can't scratch it.
The feelings of love persist and cannot be ignored
Keeps me sighing, oo
Love causes longing and deep sighing
Keeps me yearning,
Love creates a strong desire within me
No mama can't help me,
Even my mother cannot fix the effects of love on me
No daddy can't help me
Even my father cannot solve the impact of love on me
I've been bitten by the love bug,
I am deeply affected by the power of love
And I need some information
I am searching for guidance and advice regarding love
o help me out of this situation,
I am hoping for a way to get over the feelings of love
Now, when you're ill you take a pill,
There is a remedy for when one is sick
When you're thirsty, drink your fill,
There is a solution to thirst by drinking water
What you gonna do, oh yeah,
What can I do when caught up in love
when love gets a hold, a hold on you,
When love takes over and controls your whole being
Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart,
Love creates a strong desire that cannot be ignored
And, baby, I can't scratch it.
The feelings of love persist and cannot be ignored
Love is a nagging irritation,
Love feels like an annoying, persistent sensation
Causing my heart complication,
Love brings complexity and confusion to my heart
Love is a growing infection,
Love is a force that spreads and takes over every part of me
And I don't know the correction,
I am unsure about how to handle the impact of love
Got me rocking and a-reeling,
Love creates a tumultuous and unstable state within me
And I can't shake the feeling.
The feelings of love persist and cannot be ignored
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@samuelgates5935
Everything about this is just off the charts.
The xylophone, the drums the harmonies, Ms Ross lead vocals...... EVERYTHING 🎼🎶🎵🎵🎼🎶🎵🎵🎼😎
@blastoff2022
It all works perfectly!
@elisaabolafia9542
Killer🔥 I watch this extended version regularly. So good. Motown perfection. 🎵🎵
@MrNathan791
This song was arranged so, so perfect. I can imagine the fun many of the Motown artists had creating all of this legendary classic music. This song has so much energy. Wow 🤩
@tedketman2467
This should be the Motown anthem. Never a better a better sound.
@shaunmitchell2871
And Mike’s Bari
@TR-vr5pz
RIP John (mosogotam) and thanks for ALL of your extended versions and making Motown songs even greater - we fans all miss you!!!
@TheANDYURRY
Oh deary me ...i didn't realise he has passed to the grand night club in the sky ...what a guy . These extended versions are sublime . May i add to your thanks and god rest you John and thank you 😢
@MELLYBOY58
100%✌️✌️🇬🇧🇬🇧
@TR-vr5pz
nicely said sir@@TheANDYURRY