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1. The Emotions were an all female, soul, disco, and R&B singing group, that was most successful during the late-1970s and 1980s. The group was formed in their hometown of Chicago, Illinois in 1968, and originally consisted of the three Hutchinson sisters, all the children of Joseph and Lillian Hutchinson. They disbanded in 1986.
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Don't Ask My Neighbors
The Emotions Lyrics
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Is there's some cause that I should doubt ya
Oh, I can see boy
That you don't know me very well, uh-uh
You're so unsure
And you run here and there
To ask my feelings
They can't say really (oh-oh)
Don't ask my neighbors
Don't ask the friends I hang around (never ask the friends I hang around)
Uh-uh
Don't be afraid to come to me (come to me)
Don't ask my neighbors (never), come to me (come to me)
Don't be afraid of what you see (what you see)
You'll find I love you (ooh, I love you)
Come to me (come to me)
Don't be afraid (ooh)
You ask all my friends
If I'm the same, boy
You don't understand
You think I'm changing
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Don't ask my neighbors (don't ask my neighbors)
Don't ask the friends I hang around (never ask the friends I hang around)
Uh-uh
Don't be afraid (never) to come to me (come on)
Don't ask my neighbors (oh oh oh), come to me (come on, and come on)
Don't be afraid of what you see (I'll make you feel anything)
You'll find I love you (ooh), come to me (come)
Don't be afraid
Ooh, oh baby
Ooh
Ooh
Don't ask my neighbors, come to me (come on)
Don't be afraid of what you see
You'll find I love you, come to me (I, I love you, baby)
Don't be afraid
Ooh-ooh
Honey
Come to me, come to me, come to me
Don't ask my neighbors, come to me
Don't be afraid of what you see
You'll find I love you, come to me
Don't be afraid
The Emotions’ “Don’t Ask My Neighbors” lyrics exemplify the theme of insecurity and the singer’s reassertion of her love and commitment towards her partner. The song begins with the singer responding to her partner's insecurities and doubts by stating that she cares about him and that he does not know her well enough. The lines "Is there's some cause that I should doubt ya / Oh, I can see boy / That you don't know me very well, uh-uh / You're so unsure" highlight the singer's acknowledgement of her partners' lack of knowledge about her emotional capacity. In the next verse, the singer addresses her partner's tendency to seek validation from her friends, who can only guess and not know for sure about her feelings. This is reflected in the lines "And you run here and there / To ask my feelings / Friends only guess / They can't say really (oh-oh)."
The chorus sees the singer urging her partner to communicate with her and not seek reaffirmation from her neighbors or friends. She assures him that she loves him and will always be there for him. The lines "Don't ask my neighbors / Don't ask the friends I hang around (never ask the friends I hang around) / Uh-uh / Don't be afraid to come to me (come to me) / Don't ask my neighbors (never), come to me (come to me) / Don't be afraid of what you see (what you see) / You'll find I love you (ooh, I love you) / Come to me (come to me) / Don't be afraid (ooh)" reiterate her position and reassure her partner that he can approach her without any hesitation.
Overall, the lyrics to The Emotions' "Don't Ask My Neighbors" highlights the importance of communication and emotional openness in romantic relationships. The singer acknowledges her partner's insecurities but asserts her love for him and urges him to approach her directly instead of seeking validation elsewhere.
Line by Line Meaning
You're wondering if I care about ya
You are questioning whether I truly care for you
Is there's some cause that I should doubt ya
Is there any reason for me to doubt your intentions?
Oh, I can see boy
I understand what you are thinking
That you don't know me very well, uh-uh
You do not have a good understanding of my character
You're so unsure
You lack confidence in our relationship
And you run here and there
You ask various people about our relationship
To ask my feelings
To inquire about my emotions
Friends only guess
My friends can only speculate
They can't say really (oh-oh)
They cannot accurately describe my feelings for you
Don't ask my neighbors
Do not ask those who live near me
Don't ask the friends I hang around (never ask the friends I hang around)
Do not ask the people with whom I spend my time
Uh-uh
No
Don't be afraid to come to me (come to me)
Do not hesitate to talk to me
You ask all my friends
You seek the opinions of all my friends
If I'm the same, boy
If my feelings have not changed towards you
You don't understand
You fail to comprehend our relationship
You think I'm changing
You believe that my feelings are fluctuating
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Expressing emotions through sound
Don't ask my neighbors (don't ask my neighbors)
Do not inquire with people who are not involved
Don't be afraid (never) to come to me (come on)
Do not hesitate to talk to me
Don't ask my neighbors (oh oh oh), come to me (come on, and come on)
Do not consult others, talk to me directly
Don't be afraid of what you see (I'll make you feel anything)
Do not be scared of the outcome, I will open up to you
You'll find I love you (ooh), come to me (come)
You will discover that I love you, so let's have a conversation
Ooh, oh baby
Expressing affection through his tone
Don't be afraid
Do not be fearful
Ooh-ooh
Emotional utterance
Honey
Term of endearment
Come to me, come to me, come to me
I want you to communicate with me directly
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Skip Scarborough
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rosalindgibbs3705
I want share this back in the mid 70's
my oldest sister and my late grandmother, and my other sister we
drove to NewYork City every time
I hear the Emotions the memories
get to me we had the best time
of our live and it's 2023' ,My sister
is in heaven as well as grandma
so that's why I tend to listen to
soulful sounds of music 🎶.
@mangojulie123
Who's still grooving to this fantastic, sultry love song by the Emotions in 2024? I know I am! How can you beat this, or Best of My Love, or Flowers? The love goddesses of the 70s. RIP Pamela Hutchinson. Please click the I❤Emotions button below:
👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
@glenntownes3113
Yes! This is the jam...and Flowers!! Old school all the way...still listening in 2020..
@saxalineboots7732
I LOVE THE EMOTIONS
@billiewilliamsiii3666
If don't know the Emotions you don't know music
@theodorejohnson2729
They don't make them like this anymore
@annbesthangingout2010
I'M WITH YOU!!!!!!! ENJOYING ON IN A LATE NIGHT/EARLY MORNING, WKND..... BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE!!!!!!!
@darlenejacques3047
I am 76 yrs. old and I still love this kind of music.
@pattifanalwayz7388
I’m 51 . I grew up on this
@Kwakucam
Spirit is ageless. Good music is forever.
@user-tl2jb4yi7i
yeeeeeesssssssssss the only music soooooooooooo many memories 😉🥂❤❤