You Can't Hurry Love
The Hit Crew Lyrics
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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
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 hanging on
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's 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 hanging on
I remember mama said
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 when mama said
You can't hurry love no
You just have to wait
She said 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
You can't hurry love
No, you can't
The lyrics of The Hit Crew song You Can't Hurry Love speak of the universal human desire to find love and the often tedious journey one must take to achieve it. The lines "I need love, love to ease my mind, I need to find, find someone to call mine" express the craving for a loving relationship to bring peace to an individual's life. However, the singer's mother tells them that love cannot be forced, and one must wait patiently for it to come naturally. The words "No you just have to wait, She said love don't come easy, It's a game of give and take" highlights the idea that love requires effort, communication, and compromise to thrive.
The song also touches on the emotional toll of prolonged loneliness, with the lyrics "How many heartaches must I stand before I find a love to let me live again?" and "Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break?" portraying the pain and frustration of searching for love. But despite the difficulties, the singer chooses to keep waiting, holding onto the hope that someday they will find the right person. The lyrics "But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that soft voice to talk to me at night, For some tender arms to hold me tight" conveys the longing and the desire to be loved.
Line by Line Meaning
I need love, love to ease my mind
I am in need of love to bring me peace of mind
I need to find, find someone to call mine
I'm in search of a significant other to call my own
But mama said you can't hurry love
My mother told me that love takes time and patience
No you just have to wait
There's no rushing love, you simply have to wait
She said love don't come easy
Love isn't easy, it requires effort and sacrifice
It's a game of give and take
Love is a process of compromising and sharing
You gotta trust, give it time
Trusting and being patient is crucial while waiting for love
No matter how long it takes
It doesn't matter how long it takes, you must keep faith and wait
But how many heartaches must I stand
How many heartbreaks must I endure
Before I find a love to let me live again
Before finding someone to love and start living again
Right now, the only thing that keeps me hanging on
For now, the only thing that motivates me to keep hoping
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's almost gone
When I feel like giving up
I remember Mama said
I remember my mother's words of advice
How long must I wait how much more can I take
How much longer do I have to wait and suffer?
Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break?
Before loneliness takes over and breaks my heart?
No, I can't bear to live my life alone
I cannot imagine living life alone
I grow impatient for a love to call my own
I'm becoming restless for a love companion to call my own
These precious words keeps me hanging on
My mother's words of wisdom keep me holding on
Can't hurry love
Love can't be rushed
No you just have to wait
Patience is key when waiting for love
She said love don't come easy
Love requires time and effort
It's a game of give and take
Love demands compromise and sharing
No love, love don't come easy
Unfortunately, love isn't easy to come by
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
Nevertheless, I keep waiting and hoping for
Soft voice to talk to me at night
A gentle voice to speak to me at night
For some tender arms to hold me tight
For warm and loving arms to embrace me
I keep waiting; I keep on waiting
I won't stop waiting, I earnestly wait
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy when mama said
However, it's not an easy task when my mother warned me that
You can't hurry love
Love can't be rushed
No, you just have to wait
Patience is key when waiting for love
She said trust, give it time
Trusting the process and being patient is essential
No matter how long it takes
Regardless of how long it may take, just keep waiting
You can't hurry love
Love can't be rushed
No, you can't
There's no way around it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Edward Jr. Holland
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