Founded in Detroit, Michigan, United States in 1959, The Supremes began as a quartet called The Primettes. Founding members Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, and Betty McGlown, all from the Brewster-Douglas public housing project in Detroit, were the sister act to The Primes (later The Temptations). In 1960, Barbara Martin replaced McGlown, and the group signed with Motown in 1961 as The Supremes. Martin left at the end of 1961, and Ross, Ballard, and Wilson carried on as a trio. After they achieved success in the mid-1960s with Ross as the lead singer, Motown president Berry Gordy renamed the group Diana Ross & the Supremes in 1967, and replaced Ballard with Cindy Birdsong. Ross left the group for a solo career in 1970, and was replaced by Jean Terrell. After 1972, the lineup of the Supremes changed frequently, with Lynda Laurence, Scherrie Payne, and Susaye Greene all becoming members before the group ended its eighteen-year existence in 1977.
Floy Joy
The Supremes Lyrics
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Floy Joy!
Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!
Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!
You're the man.
But see me when you can.
Ooh, ooh, I know
I'm only one of a million girls
Who would give their world to you Floy Joy.
Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!
That's your name.
Your real name may be Smith or Jones
But not your claim to fame.
Oh, it's a joy boy!
Any girl who knew you at all
Would have to call you Floy Joy!
Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!
I get a thrill when I hear your voice now, Floy.
Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!
You're the man.
How much joy
Do I get from you?
You give me
So much pleasure
It's impossible to measure--
Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!
You're the man.
I hope in someway form or fashion
I fit in your plan.
Ooh, take me!
I want to give myself to you
And live my whole life through with you
Floy Joy!
Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!
Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!
A-let me hear you say it one more time
Say it again.
Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!
A-let me hear you say it one more time
Say it again.
Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!
The Supremes' Floy Joy is a song about an unattainable man named Floy Joy. The song has a catchy chorus which repeats the name "Floy Joy" multiple times. The lyrics suggest that the singer is just one girl out of millions who are attracted to Floy Joy. While she knows that she may never be able to own him, she asks him to see her when he can. The lyrics of the song also suggest that Floy Joy is a man who is well known amongst women and has a reputation for being a joy to be around.
The song's catchy chorus and upbeat tempo suggest that the singer is enthusiastic about the idea of being with Floy Joy. However, the lyrics also suggest that Floy Joy is not available to her or to any one girl. The song implies that Floy Joy is the kind of man who thrives on attention from women and enjoys being the center of their attraction. The singer's interest in Floy Joy suggests that women are attracted to men who are confident, charismatic, and make them feel desired. Overall, the lyrics of the song suggest the singer's attraction to Floy Joy and how this reflects on women's romantic interests.
Line by Line Meaning
Floy, Floy, Floy
Repeatedly calling out the name Floy with excitement
Floy Joy!
Expressing joy and enthusiasm about Floy
Floy, Floy, Floy
Continuing to call out the name Floy with excitement
Floy Joy!
Expressing joy and enthusiasm about Floy
Floy, Floy, Floy
Continuing to call out the name Floy with excitement
Floy Joy!
Expressing joy and enthusiasm about Floy
You're the man.
Addressing Floy as an important and desirable man
I know I'll never own you Floy
Acknowledging that Floy is not available for ownership/possession
But see me when you can.
Hoping to get some attention and acknowledgement from Floy
Ooh, ooh, I know
Expressing awareness of the reality of the situation
I'm only one of a million girls
Recognizing the competition for Floy's attention
Who would give their world to you Floy Joy.
Acknowledging the widespread desire for Floy and the willingness to do anything for him
That's your name.
Affirming Floy's name as being Floy
Your real name may be Smith or Jones
Speculating that Floy's actual name might not be Floy
But not your claim to fame.
Respecting Floy's reputation/identity as Floy Joy
Oh, it's a joy boy!
Calling Floy a joyful and exciting person
Any girl who knew you at all
Asserting that anyone who knows Floy would agree with the previous statement
Would have to call you Floy Joy!
Suggesting that Floy's identity as Floy Joy is undeniable
I get a thrill when I hear your voice now, Floy.
Expressing the personal excitement and arousal associated with Floy
Floy, Floy, Floy
Repeatedly calling out the name Floy with excitement
Floy Joy!
Expressing joy and enthusiasm about Floy
You're the man.
Reiterating Floy's importance and desirability
How much joy
Wondering how much happiness and pleasure Floy brings
Do I get from you?
Questioning the extent of personal joy derived from Floy
You give me
Recognizing Floy as a source of personal pleasure
So much pleasure
Emphasizing the amount of pleasure derived from Floy
It's impossible to measure--
Conveying the idea that personal enjoyment of Floy is immeasurable
I hope in someway form or fashion
Expressing the desire to fit into Floy's life somehow, in any way possible
I fit in your plan.
Asking if there is a place for the artist in Floy's life
Ooh, take me!
Expressing a willingness and desire to be with Floy
I want to give myself to you
Offering oneself as a romantic/sexual partner for Floy
And live my whole life through with you
Expressing a desire for lifelong commitment with Floy
Floy Joy!
Expressing joy and enthusiasm about Floy
Floy, Floy, Floy
Repeatedly calling out the name Floy with excitement
Floy Joy!
Expressing joy and enthusiasm about Floy
A-let me hear you say it one more time
Requesting to hear Floy's name again
Say it again.
Repeating the request to hear Floy's name again
Floy, Floy, Floy
Repeatedly calling out the name Floy with excitement
Floy Joy!
Expressing joy and enthusiasm about Floy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mrob75
Mary Wilson finally got to shine on this hit record…Rest in peace, Mary…Gone too soon.
El Love
I love Mary's spot here on this song!!!💕💕💕
bright eyes
Mary Wilson was the equivalent of Kelly Rowland today . Supremes/Destiny’s child
Jonnie Allred
Why does it say the Supremes?
bright eyes
@Jonnie AllredI don’t understand the question. These ladies are The Supremes
Elzy Arnold
Mary Wilson you never did let your fans down!! You crossed right over that bridge with The New Supremes!! And those hits are off the chain!!
Up the ladder to the roof. Stone Love. Floyd Joy. Let my heart do the walking!! Nothing but soul! R.I.P. Queen Mary Wilson!! Now you and Florence Ballard can sing those heavenly harmonies!😇😇
DJ Moch
Man, Mary's smile could light up a room. Thank you for the music, you Supremely talented lady.
Ann Wells
Wow. They were FANTASTIC. Beautiful voices. Still strong to this day in 2021. R.I.P. Mary Wilson.
Rhythm
Imagine how much more amazing the original Supremes would have been had they traded leads like this!
Rocque Music
That’s how they started off but Diana became the hit maker at the time with her unique voice and added layer to the groups vocals. Things happen for a reason sometimes.