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)
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The Miracles Lyrics
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Now you say every time you need some affection
The one you love goes in another direction
And you just sit there in a daze reminiscing
When you know some other lips he's been kissing
Now when you need the love
He's never shown you
And when you need some loving arms
To hold you
Come round here
Now I may not be the one you want
Oh but I know I'm the one you need
Said I may not be the one you want
Ooh, but I know I'm the one you need
Your life stands still the minute he goes
You count the hours just hoping he shows
Girl can't you see while you're longing for his touch
That I'm the one who loves you so much
While you're longing for his embrace
You're all alone there with tears on your face
Now when you feel the need to cry to someone cry to me
And when you feel the need to lean on someone lean on me
Now I may not be the one you want but
I'm sure 'nough the one you need
Oh baby I may not be the one you want
Ooh, but I know I'm the one you need
Now the days the days you sit alone by yourself
He's out fooling 'round with somebody else
Leaving you alone here with nothing to do
Just waiting 'till he has time for you
Now when the loneliness
Gets hard to bear
Girl come round here
And when you need a little tender loving care
Girl come round here
Now I may not be the one you want, ooh
But I know I'm the one you need, ooh
The lyrics of "One Heartbeat" by The Miracles express the notion that love takes time and patience but, if approached with the right attitude, it will undoubtedly fall into place. The song refers to two hearts that are "of a kind" and in love at first sight, but the singer acknowledges that such love can be all-encompassing and fast-paced. He advises that they should "take it easy" and slow down to truly savor the love that they share. The idea of taking it "one heartbeat at a time" suggests that the couple should approach their love cautiously and steadily, thereby allowing it to develop and deepen over time. The song lyrics further portray the idealism of love, with imagery of slow motion, and a sense of completeness.
Line by Line Meaning
Two hearts, two of a kind
We are two individuals who are uniquely matched in love.
Love at first sight, why do they say love is blind
Even though people advise to proceed with caution in the beginning, our love was instant.
Slow down, we don't have to move fast
Let's take our time in building our relationship rather than rushing it.
Cause the love that is real is made to last
Authentic love endures over time despite any challenges that may arise.
Take it one heartbeat at a time
We should move cautiously in our love and cherish every moment with each other.
Close your eyes and let your soul unwind
Relax and let go of any anxieties or fears and allow love to guide us.
Sooner or later it'll all fall in love
Eventually, everything will fall into place and we'll both fall in love.
We paint a picture walkin' down the street
Our love and happiness is captured in this moment and is beautiful.
Leaves are fallin', baby, so are we
Just like the falling leaves, we're falling in love together.
Hand in hand, that's the way it should be
We are each other's support and enjoy each other's company.
How could somethin' so easy make me feel so complete
Our love feels natural and effortless and brings us both fulfillment.
Take it easy, ooh
We should not put pressure on ourselves to rush the pace of our relationship.
I want to feel your every emotion
I want to experience all the sensations and feelings that come with loving you.
Shh... Don't talk
Let's just be in the moment and not let words distract us from our love.
And we'll makin' love in slow motion
Our physical intimacy will be slow and intimate, just like the pace of our love.
One heartbeat (Yeah)
We're in this together, united as one heartbeat.
One heartbeat (Oh, baby)
Our love is a unified force that will continue to beat strongly.
Sooner or later it'll all fall in love
Ultimately, our love will be fully realized and nothing can stop us from falling deeply in love.
If we take it one heartbeat
So long as we move forward steadily and stay united through every challenge along the way.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER, BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, JR.
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@richardprocter4905
How dulcet were the tones of Smokey? Absolutely beautiful voice
@Cassiexoxxo
Hes a gorgeous light skin biracial man and talented love him. They are all very handsome
@Mai-nr1zq
this man been fine his whole damn life young and aged
@mattlynch7253
My parents had literally just got married a few days before this appearance in 68. Thank you for airing this episode.this was when music was cool.
@SuperOldschool1994
Also Martin Luther King was assassinated 4 days after this performance…..
@janellchavira916
Wooow!!!!
@shawntagreen48
🔥🔥🔥🔥
@emi6099
Smokey could sing the phone book and it would sound good.
@oldbeatpete
still so young in '68?!
@LukeMaynard
He was in Toronto, Canada this week, THIS WEEK, for Jazzfest. 2022, people. More than 54 YEARS after this recording was made.
What an unstoppable force of nature. He still sings and moves like this, and it's a wonder to see live.