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)
One Heartbeat
The Miracles Lyrics
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Oh
Uh-huh
Two hearts, two of a kind
Love at first sight, why do they say love is blind
Slow down, we don't have to move fast
Cause the love that is real is made to last
Take it one heartbeat at a time
Close your eyes and let your soul unwind
Sooner or later it'll all fall in love
If we take it one heartbeat at a time
One heartbeat
Oh...
We paint a picture walkin' down the street
Leaves are fallin', baby, so are we
Hand in hand, that's the way it should be
How could somethin' so easy make me feel so complete
Take it one heartbeat at a time
Close your eyes and let your soul unwind
Sooner or later it'll all fall in love
If we take it one heartbeat at a time
One heartbeat
Take it easy, ooh
I want o feel your every emotion
Shh... Don't talk
And we'll makin' love in slow motion
Oh... Slow motion, baby
Oh... Slow motion, baby
Take it one heartbeat at a time
Close your eyes and let your soul unwind
Sooner or later it'll all fall in love
If we take it one heartbeat at a time
One heartbeat
One heartbeat at a time (Slow motion, baby)
One heartbeat (Oh, slow motion, baby)
Sooner or later it'll all fall in love
If we take it one heartbeat
One heartbeat (Yeah)
One heartbeat (Oh, baby)
Sooner or later it'll all fall in love
If we take it one heartbeat
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 © BMG Rights Management, BRIGHT RAY MUSIC
Written by: BRIAN RAY, STEVE LEGASSICK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Gutierrez
"One Heartbeat"
Ooh, baby
Two hearts, two of a kind
Love at first sight, why do they say love is blind
Slow down, we don't have to move fast
'Cause the love that is real is made to last
Take it one heartbeat at a time
Close your eyes and let your soul unwind
Sooner or later it'll all fall in line
If we take it one heartbeat at a time
One heartbeat
We paint a picture walkin' down the street
Leaves are fallin', baby, so are we
Hand in hand, that's the way it should be
How could somethin' so easy make me feel so complete
Take it one heartbeat at a time
Close your eyes and let your soul unwind
Sooner or later it'll all fall in line
If we take it one heartbeat at a time
One heartbeat
Take it easy, oh
I want o feel your every emotion
Don't talk
And we'll makin' love in slow motion
Oh, slow motion, baby
Oh, slow motion, baby
Take it one heartbeat at a time
Close your eyes and let your soul unwind
Sooner or later it'll all fall in line
If we take it one heartbeat at a time
One heartbeat
One heartbeat at a time
One heartbeat
Sooner or later it'll all fall in line
If we take it one heartbeat
One heartbeat
One heartbeat
Sooner or later it'll all fall in line
If we take it one heartbeat
If we take it at a time
Jason Marcel
Crazy how these sexy mid-tempo ballads are a thing of the past. This still sounds so much prettier than any of the garbage on the radio these days.
Daniel Long
Agreed 100%
Barry Kime
You certainly have that nailed
Lincoln Parc
Well said!!!
Susana Nau
Absolutely 💯
LisaLovesLiterature
This song & video is 80s personified: soft/falsetto vocals, retro chair on a beach, background singers in flowy dresses and that all important saxophone solo. Love it!
Marty Whatley
The last of an era of beautiful music that literally melts your heart. God how I miss those days.....
Dexter Sims
Wouldn't be the 80s without a little sax 😊
Natasha Gomes-George
This is a classic and I'm still listening to it in 2022. Words are so special. This is music for the soul.❤️❤️❤️😁
stormi nite
I love how it directly hits your heart. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Stormi