The Miracles (known from 1965 to 1972 as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles) … Read Full Bio ↴The Miracles (known from 1965 to 1972 as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles) are an American rhythm and blues group from Detroit, Michigan, notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records. The Miracles went on to become one of Motown's signature acts of the 1960s, during which time their original lead singer and founding member Smokey Robinson became one of the most successful songwriters and record producers of all time.
During their nineteen year run on the American music charts, The Miracles charted over fifty hits and recorded in the genres of doo wop, soul, disco, and R&B. Twenty-six Miracles songs reached the Top Ten of the Billboard R&B singles chart, including four R&B number ones. Sixteen of the Miracles' songs charted within the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, with seven songs charting within the Top Ten and two - 1970's "The Tears of a Clown" and 1975's "Love Machine" (Part 1) - reaching number-one.

Original members:

Ronald "Ronnie" White (1955–1978, 1980–1983, 1993–1995 (died 1995)
Warren "Pete" Moore (1955–1978) (died 2017)
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (1955–1972)
Claudette Robinson (1956 - 1972, 2005 -2011)
Marvin "Marv" Tarplin (1958 - 1973) (died 2011)

Do You Love Me
The Miracles Lyrics

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You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance,
You didn't even want me around.
And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.

Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)

Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)
Tell me.

Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?

Tell me,
(Tell me,)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Miracles' "Do You Love Me" are a plea for love and acceptance through dance. The song starts by referencing a past relationship in which the singer's lack of dance skills were the reason for the breakup. However, he has returned, confident in his abilities, and is now asking his former partner if she loves him. The chorus repeats the question over a catchy beat and highlights the singer's new skills and confidence. He asks his former partner to watch him and "work it out" with him. The song ends with a plea for acceptance and a repetition of the question "Do you love me?"

Line by Line Meaning

You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance,
You hurt me by rejecting me because I didn't know how to dance.

You didn't even want me around.
You didn't even want me near you.

And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.
Now I'm back to show you that I'm capable of dancing well.

Do you love me?
Do you have feelings for me?

(I can really move, )
(I'm confident in my dancing skills,)

Do you love me?
Do you have romantic feelings towards me?

(I'm in the groove.)
(I'm in a rhythm and feeling good)

Now do you love me?
Now that I can dance, do you love me?

(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
(Now that I can dance well, do you have feelings for me?)

Watch me, now.
Observe me now.

(Work, work)
(Putting in the effort)