STONED LOVE
Supremes [The] Lyrics


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Now I wanna tell ya of a great love, oh
It will light up
It will surely light up darkened worlds
If you just believe

Stoned love
Stoned love
Stoned love
Oh yeah

A love for each other will bring fighting to an end
Forgiving one another, time after time doubt creeps in
But like the sun lights up the sky with a message from above
Oh yeah, I find no other greater symbol of love

Yeah, don't ya hear the wind blowing
Stoned love
Oh yeah, I tell ya I ain't got no other
Stoned love
Oh yeah

And life is so short, put the present time at hand
Oh yeah, and if you're young at heart, rise up and take your stand
And to the man on whose shoulder the world must depend
I pray for peace and love, amen

Oh, can't ya feel it
Stoned love
I tell ya I ain't got no other
Stoned love
Oh yeah

If the war 'tween our nations passed, oh yeah
Will the love 'tween our brothers and sisters last?
On and on and on and on and

Stoned love
Oh yeah
I tell ya I ain't got no other
Stoned love

Can't ya, can't ya, can't ya, can't ya, can't ya feel it
Stoned love
Oh yeah stoned, stoned, stoned, stoned

Stoned love
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Stoned love




Oh yeah, yeah
Stoned love

Overall Meaning

The Supremes' song "Stoned Love" is a call for unity and love in the face of conflict and division. The lyrics are a plea for people to come together and believe in love, which has the power to light up the world and bring an end to fighting. The song emphasizes forgiveness, with a message that even when doubt creeps in, people should continue to forgive and love one another. The lyrics also call for people to seize the present moment and to rise up and take a stand, especially when they are young at heart.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency, as if the message is one that needs to be heard and acted upon quickly. The repeated refrain of "Stoned love" emphasizes the power of love and its ability to change the world. The line about the wind blowing suggests that change is coming, and the message of love needs to be heard and embraced by all. The final lines of the song, with their repetition of "Stoned love," feel almost like a chant, calling on the listener to join in the message of unity and love.


Overall, "Stoned Love" is a powerful song that continues to resonate with listeners today. Its message of love and unity is timeless and important in a world where conflict and division continue to be major issues.


Line by Line Meaning

Now I wanna tell ya of a great love, oh
I want to share with you an incredible tale of love


It will light up
This love will illuminate


It will surely light up darkened worlds
This love has the power to brighten even the darkest of worlds


If you just believe
All you need to do is believe in its power


Stoned love
A love that is strong and unbreakable


A love for each other will bring fighting to an end
Love for one another can put an end to conflict


Forgiving one another, time after time doubt creeps in
Although doubts may arise, we must continue to forgive each other


But like the sun lights up the sky with a message from above
True love is like the sun, bringing warmth and light to our lives


Oh yeah, I find no other greater symbol of love
Love is the most powerful symbol there is


Yeah, don't ya hear the wind blowing
Can't you hear the signs of change that are approaching?


And life is so short, put the present time at hand
Life is brief, so we must prioritize the present moment


Oh yeah, and if you're young at heart, rise up and take your stand
No matter your age, you must stand up for what you believe in


And to the man on whose shoulder the world must depend
To those with great responsibility, we wish for peace and love


I pray for peace and love, amen
We hope and pray for peace and love


If the war 'tween our nations passed, oh yeah
If war were to end between nations


Will the love 'tween our brothers and sisters last?
Would the love between people continue to endure?


On and on and on and on and
We must continue to strive for love and peace


Can't ya, can't ya, can't ya, can't ya, can't ya feel it
Do you not feel the power of this love?


Stoned love
A love that is resilient


Oh yeah stoned, stoned, stoned, stoned
A love that endures challenges and hardships


Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yes, this love is the real deal


Stoned love
An unbreakable love


Oh yeah, yeah
Yes, it's true


Stoned love
A love that has enduring power




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER

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Comments from YouTube:

@billdejong4148

God bless Frank E Wilson for writing this and other timeless classics....All the Supremes had to do was deliver it in style and they did that in an abundance - one of the greatest Motown tunes ever

@teresaobrien8067

Agree totally this is one of the greatest Motown tunes ever. Words exceptional. Love how crowd all dancing and engaging in the music.

@spencehogg2410

Amen to that.

@ellove370

@billdejong4148 YES!!!!💕💕

@garrymayes240

My girl Jean I love her voice

@ginawingrove7061

Loved it then, love it now x

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@gary9426

One of the very best Supremes songs....without Diana. Who would have guessed?! Jean Terrell was a very underrated singer, but had big shoes to fill, no doubt!

@tremekawilson9238

This is true

@darrellmfume3513

Gary, I agree...Motown tried to kill this record. The Supremes wasn't suppose to have a BIG hit without Diana Ross.

@michaelgasiciel9317

I remembered this song as being by the Supremes. But I didn’t realize it wasn’t Diana Ross singing at the time. Then I found it it came out in 70’s after DRoss had gone solo. But it sounded so similar to her.

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