You Can't Hurry Love
Supremes [The] Lyrics
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To ease my mind
I need to find, find
Someone to call mine
But mama said
"You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait"
It's a game of give and take"
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
You got to trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
But how many heartaches
Must I stand before
I find a love
To let me live again
Right now the only thing
That keeps me hangin' on
When I feel my strength, yeah
It's almost gone
I remember mama said
"No, you just have to wait"
She said, "Love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take"
How long must I wait?
How much more can I take
Before loneliness will cause my heart
Heart to break?
No I can't bear to live my life alone
I grow impatient for a love to call my own
But when I feel that I, I can't go on
These precious words keeps me hangin' on
I remember mama said
"No, you just have to wait"
She said, "Love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take"
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said, "Trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes"
No, love, love, don't come easy
But I keep on waiting
Anticipating for that soft voice
To talk to me at night
For some tender arms
To hold me tight
I keep waiting, I keep on waiting
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy
But mama said
"You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait"
She said, "To trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes"
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said, "Love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take"
The Supremes' song "You Can't Hurry Love" is a classic love song that stresses the importance of patience while looking for true love. The song's lyrics talk about how the lead singer needs love in her life to ease her mind and find someone to call her own. However, her mother advises her that love cannot be hurried, and one has to be patient in waiting for it to arrive.
The song tells us that love is not something that can be rushed, and it's a game of give and take, where trust and patience are necessary. The lyrics highlight the uncertainties and heartaches that come along with the search for true love. It suggests that love is not easy but can be attained through patience, perseverance, and trust.
The chorus of the song is catchy, with a repetitive melody that sticks in your mind. It reminds us that love is not something that can be found instantly or can be forced. It's something that takes time, and one has to be prepared to wait for it.
Line by Line Meaning
I need love, love
The singer is expressing that she needs love, and emphasizes this sentiment by repeating the phrase twice.
To ease my mind
Love is something that the singer believes will bring her peace of mind.
I need to find, find
The singer is acknowledging that she is actively searching for love, looking for someone special to call her own.
Someone to call mine
What the singer is really looking for is a committed relationship, where both partners are clear about their commitment and exclusivity.
But mama said
The singer is reflecting on advice she received from her mother.
"You can't hurry love
The mother's advice is that love cannot be rushed, echoing the singer's earlier sentiment that she is looking for someone to 'ease her mind,' suggesting that she is in a hurry to find love.
No, you just have to wait"
The mother encourages the singer to be patient and allow love to come in its own time.
She said, "Love don't come easy
The mother is warning the singer that love is difficult to find and that it requires effort.
It's a game of give and take"
The mother is emphasizing that love is a partnership where both people have to make efforts to make it successful.
You got to trust, give it time
The singer is restating her mother's advice to trust in the process of finding love and give it time to develop naturally.
No matter how long it takes
The singer acknowledges that it may take a long time to find the right person, but she is willing to wait for it.
How many heartaches
The singer is expressing that she has gone through many failed relationships that have caused her pain.
Must I stand before
The singer is asking how much more pain she needs to go through before she finds the one who will make it all worth it.
I find a love
The singer is still actively looking for someone to love and who will love her in return.
To let me live again
The singer is looking for someone to share her life with and to bring her happiness and fulfillment.
Right now the only thing
The singer is struggling with loneliness and is leaning on something to keep her going until she finds love.
That keeps me hangin' on
The singer is clinging to her hope of finding love and her determination to keep looking.
When I feel my strength, yeah
The singer is acknowledging that finding love can be a difficult and exhausting journey.
It's almost gone
The singer is admitting that she is getting tired of searching for love and is losing faith that she will ever find it.
How long must I wait?
The singer is expressing frustration with the time it's taking to find someone to love.
How much more can I take
The singer is questioning how many more disappointments and heartaches she can endure before giving up her search for love.
Before loneliness will cause my heart
The singer is worried that she will never find love and that this will lead to her heart being permanently broken.
Heart to break?
The singer is questioning whether her heart can take any more pain or disappointment.
No I can't bear to live my life alone
The singer makes it clear that she does not want to live alone and is determined to find someone to love.
I grow impatient for a love to call my own
The singer is expressing her eagerness and excitement to have a committed relationship with someone who will love her and only her.
But when I feel that I, I can't go on
The singer is admitting that she sometimes feels like giving up on the search for love due to the difficulties and heartache involved.
These precious words keeps me hangin' on
The advice that her mother gave her earlier is what the singer clings to in order to stay positive and maintain hope that she will find love.
No, love, love, don't come easy
The singer is acknowledging again that love is a difficult and elusive thing to find.
But I keep on waiting
The singer is committed to continuing to search for love despite the challenges involved.
Anticipating for that soft voice
The singer is eagerly anticipating the arrival of someone special who she can share whispers and sweet words with.
To talk to me at night
The singer is expressing her desire for a partner who will communicate with her and share intimate moments with her, even late at night.
For some tender arms
The singer is longing for the embrace of someone who will hold her close and make her feel safe and loved.
To hold me tight
The singer wants to feel the comforting, loving arms of someone who cares for her.
But mama said
The singer is reflecting again on the advice she received from her mother.
"To trust, give it time
The mother is reiterating her earlier advice to trust in the process of finding love and give it the necessary time and patience to develop.
No matter how long it takes"
The mother is emphasizing that the search for love may take a long time, but it's important to keep looking and remain hopeful.
You can't hurry love
The singer is repeating her mother's advice that love cannot be rushed or forced.
She said, "Love don't come easy
The mother is warning again that love is not an easy thing to find, but it's worth the effort.
It's a game of give and take"
The mother is reminding the singer that relationships require compromise and effort from both partners.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wannabegamergirl7222
I need love, love
Oh, ease my mind
And I need to find time
Someone to call mine
My mama said, "you can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait"
She said, "love don't come easy
But it's a game of give and take"
You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
Just trust in a good time
No matter how long it takes
How many heartaches must I stand
Before I find the love to let me live again
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on
When I feel my strength, ooh, it's almost gone
I remember mama said, "you can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait"
She said, "love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take"
How long must I wait
How much more must I take
Before loneliness
Will cause my heart, heart to break
No, I can't bear to live my life alone
I grow impatient for a love to call my own
But when I feel that i, I can't go on
Well these precious words keep me hanging on
I remember mama said, "you can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait"
She said, "love don't come easy
But it's a game of give and take"
You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
Just trust in a good time
No matter how long it takes
Now wait
Now love, love don't come easy
But I keep on waiting
Anticipating for that soft voice
To talk to me at night
For some tender arms
Hold me tight
I keep waiting
Ooh, till that day
But it ain't easy (love don't come easy)
No, you know it ain't easy
My mama said you can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
She said "love don't come easy
But it's a game of give and take"
You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
She said "love don't come easy
But it's a game of give and take"
You can't hurry love, no you'll just have to wait
@ladynikki
I need love, love to ease my mind
I need to find, find someone to call mine
But Mama said
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
You got to trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
But how many heartaches must I stand
Before I find a love to let me live again?
Right now the only thing that keeps me hangin' on
When I feel my strength, yeah, is almost gone
I remember Mama said
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
How long must I wait?
How much more can I take?
Before loneliness will cause my heart
Heart to break?
No, I can't bear to live my life alone
I grow impatient for a love to call my own
But when I feel that I, I can't go on
These precious words keeps me hangin' on
I remember Mama said
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
No, love, love, don't come easy
But I keep on waiting, anticipating
For that soft voice to talk to me at night
For some tender arms to hold me tight
I keep waiting, I keep on waiting
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy
But Mama said
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said to trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
You can't hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
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@tupacatracho
I just found out Mary Wilson passed away today. In 1996, I used to volunteer at a youth center called Sunset Junction. The director of the youth center was Michael McKinley, who was the organizer of the Sunset Junction Street Fair and he is a HUGE fan of the supremes. That year (1996) he booked Mary Wilson to be one of the headliners where she performed hits like โyou canโt hurry loveโ and โstop in the name of loveโ at the Edgecliff stage. After she performed, Michael had arranged a big dinner for her at El Conquistador restaurant (now el condor). I had worked at the tickets booths that day and was invited to the dinner. I happened to sit directly across Mary Wilson and I was amazed by her beauty. She was super nice and told us some stories about her journey into music and some of the places it took her. She then opened up about the loss of her son in a car accident on their way back from a Las Vegas performance two years prior. Then she continued to charm the dozen of us at the table with her beautiful smile and stories. Suddenly she looked at me and we made eye contact for what seemed to be an entire minute although Iโm sure it was only 3 seconds. She smiled and said to me โyou know, you are really handsome!โ. I smiled and blushed hard. When it was over she gave me a nice hug and I told her it was an honor meeting her. โThank you sweetie, it was a pleasureโ, she said. And a pleasure it was indeed. Iโll never forget that moment of my life. Rest In Peace Mary Wilson, I hope sheโs now reunited with her son Rafael.
@mercedeslowe7842
Thank you ..Supreme for giving me comfort in some difficult years in my life..Your voice was my baby sitter...Thanks Mary Wilson Rip ๐ with Flo
@ekitiemmanuel4381
Such a beautiful story. I wish I could " blush hard " too๐ณ๐ณ๐๐
@meredithedwards7238
That's a beautiful story. What luck that you got to meet her! She sounds like a classy lady, which is not a surprise.
@bryanthomas4959
Beautiful story
@harryknackers7892
OMG
@dzulkifleymohdsaid728
My mom told us that this is such a wonderful song from her era. In mid 60s she was a sweet 16, and that she'd that time, regularly ask for 20 cents from my late grandpa and head out to nearby cafe's jukebox to air the song. At 70+ today, she still loves Diana Ross' songs and is still keeping it inside her Apple IP.
@azwanabdullah148
A hit song never end and it will always have repeated until today. I dedicated this song to you.
@kennethotieno8835
RIP Mary Wilson..... thanks for the memories that were the soundtrack to our childhood and youth; your music will live in our hearts and minds
@AJNorth
We have lost another of the truly great stars โ but she will shine forever in the heavens.
"Sic itur ad astra" (Thus one journeys to the stars)
โ Virgil, "The Aeneid" (Book IX, line 641)