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)
Don't Cha Love It
The Miracles Lyrics
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Like the empty pockets made for money
I was made for you and you for me, babe
Made to do it comes so naturally
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Why not together, love?
We fit just like a glove
Our fire on top of fire
We'll take each other higher
And higher, higher, higher, yeah
Baby, don't cha love it (love it, don't, don't cha love it)
(Don't cha love it, love it, don't, don't cha love it)
Oh, don't cha love it (love it, don't, don't cha love it)
(Don't cha love it, don't cha love it, don't cha, ah)
I'm the beans and rice and you're the gravy
Add a little spice and make it tasty, oh
I'm the loving girl, and you're my lady
Don't you love the way we do it, baby, ooh
Why not together, love?
We fit just like a glove
Can you dig it, baby?
Our fire on top of fire
We'll take each other higher
And higher, higher, higher, yeah
Baby, don't cha love it (love it, don't, don't cha love it)
(Don't cha love it, love it, don't, don't cha love it)
Oh, don't cha love it (love it, don't, don't cha love it)
(Don't cha love it, don't cha love it, don't cha, baby)
Why not together, love?
We fit just like a glove
Can you dig it, baby? (can you dig it? )
Our fire on top of fire
We'll take each other higher
And higher, higher, higher, yeah
Baby baby don't cha love it
(Don't cha love it) Baby, baby don't cha love it (don't cha love it, don't cha love it)
Love it, love it, don't don't cha love it
Don't cha love it, love it, don't don't cha love it
Don't cha love it, love it, don't don't cha love it
Don't cha, don't cha, don't cha, baby
Love it, love it, don't don't cha love it
Don't cha love it, love it, don't don't cha love it
Don't cha love it, love it, don't don't cha love it
Don't cha, don't cha, don't cha, baby
Love it, love it, don't don't cha love it
Don't cha love it, love it, don't don't cha love it
Don't cha love it, love it, don't don't cha love it
The lyrics to The Miracles's song "Don't Cha Love It" convey a strong sense of compatibility and love between two individuals. The opening lines, "I'm like the honeycomb is made for honey, like the empty pockets made for money," suggest that the singer and their partner are inherently meant for each other. It emphasizes their natural connection and how effortlessly they complement each other.
The chorus further emphasizes this idea, with the repeated refrain of "baby, don't cha love it." The singer is urging their partner to recognize and appreciate the love they share. They describe themselves as "the beans and rice" and their partner as "the gravy," highlighting their different yet harmonious qualities that enhance their relationship. The imagery of adding a little spice to make it tasty suggests that together, they create something vibrant and fulfilling.
The lines "I'm the loving girl, and you're my lady" challenge traditional gender roles and highlight the universality of love. It's a celebration of their unique connection and the joy they find in their relationship. The overall message of the song is about embracing and cherishing the love they share and acknowledging how wonderful it is.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm like the honeycomb is made for honey
I am perfectly suited for you, just like a honeycomb is made for honey.
Like the empty pockets made for money
Our connection is meant to be, like empty pockets waiting to be filled with money.
I was made for you and you for me, babe
We are meant to be together, as if we were specifically made for each other.
Made to do it comes so naturally
Being together and sharing love feels effortless and natural for us.
Why not together, love?
Why not choose to be together and experience the joy of our connection?
We fit just like a glove
Our compatibility is perfect, like a glove that fits snugly.
Can you dig it, baby?
Can you understand and appreciate the depth of our love, baby?
Our fire on top of fire
The passion and intensity of our love keeps growing and increasing.
We'll take each other higher
Being together elevates us and brings us to new heights of happiness and fulfillment.
Baby, don't cha love it
Baby, don't you absolutely adore and cherish it?
I'm the beans and rice and you're the gravy
I bring substance and nourishment to our relationship, while you add extra flavor and richness.
Add a little spice and make it tasty, oh
By adding excitement and novelty, we make our love even more enjoyable and satisfying.
I'm the loving girl, and you're my lady
I am a woman who loves deeply, and you are the one who brings out my true feminine self.
Don't you love the way we do it, baby, ooh
Don't you adore and appreciate the unique and special way we express our love, baby?
Can you dig it, baby? (can you dig it? )
Can you truly understand and appreciate it, baby?
Don't cha love it, don't cha love it
Don't you absolutely love and adore it?
Don't cha, don't cha, don't cha, baby
Don't you, don't you, don't you, baby?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTINE PERREN, FREDDIE PERREN, CHRISTINE YARIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AndersonJ
Love the bassline and the vocals is outstanding, well, what can one expect coming from The Miracles!
Cinnamon Spice
I ❤this song, it could've been a hit if it was backed by the record company.
Tommy Boy
This song proves that Billy G. was the best first tenor of his era.
e37a
YESSIR!!
Tone2020
One of the greatest songs ever.
Summer Lyric
My parents introduced me to this album as a teen. This was recorded before I was born but I loved it so much they made me the tape. Solid classic 🎯🎯🎯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Mali Rabbit
Great parents, Summer Lyric !
Angie Crooks
Wow THIS GUYS ARE MIND BLOWING YES I LOVE IT
Angie Crooks
MY BAD THESE GUY RE MIND BLOWING YES I DO LOVE IT❤️❤️💯💯
Jon Mooney
The Miracles, Love it.