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.
I'm In Love Again
The Supremes Lyrics
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Love came through my window and right out the door
Leaving me alone and hurt forever more
Suddenly you came, you saw, you captured my heart
So tenderly you came to rescue in time this heart of mine.
Now no more by myself, no more hurt to be felt
And no more long and sleepless nights
And no more long and sleepless nights
Now that I am in love again
Once in heartbreak I believed always in heartache
Lost in sorrow with little hope for tomorrow
Instantly when you smiled at me my heart stood still
All the emptiness I had inside you lovingly fulfilled.
I then felt born again and it feels so grand
And no more long and sleepless nights
Now that I am in love again
Now no more long and sleepless nights
Now that I am in love again
Now no more long and sleepless nights
Now that I am in love again.
The lyrics of The Supremes' song "I'm In Love Again" portray a journey from heartbreak to love. The singer begins by describing how love had left them hurt and alone, but then a new romantic interest enters the picture and captures their heart. The lyrics suggest that this new love interest has rescued the singer's heart and brought an end to their feelings of hurt and loneliness. The singer expresses relief that they no longer have to endure long and sleepless nights, thanks to their newfound love.
The lyrics suggest that the singer had previously experienced heartbreak and had become resigned to a life of heartache and sorrow. However, when the new love interest smiles at the singer, the lyrics suggest that there is an instant connection and an end to the emptiness they had been feeling inside. From then on, the singer feels as though they have been born again, and they revel in the feeling of being in love. The lyrics make it clear that the singer is grateful for this new love and relieved that they no longer have to suffer through long and sleepless nights.
Overall, the lyrics to "I'm In Love Again" suggest a sense of renewal and joy in the face of past heartbreak. They portray a situation in which a new romantic interest has come into the singer's life and has brought an end to their feelings of loneliness and emptiness. The lyrics suggest that the singer is grateful for this new love and is looking forward to a bright and happy future.
Line by Line Meaning
Love came through my window and right out the door
Love came into my life and disappeared right away, leaving me feeling alone and hurt.
Leaving me alone and hurt forever more
The love that left me made me feel alone and hurt, with no hope for the future.
Suddenly you came, you saw, you captured my heart
You entered my life unexpectedly, won me over with your charm, and made me fall in love with you.
So tenderly you came to rescue in time this heart of mine.
You came and saved my heart from being hurt anymore, and you did it in a gentle and loving way.
Now no more by myself, no more hurt to be felt
I am no longer alone, and I don't feel the same pain that I used to.
And no more long and sleepless nights
I'm no longer staying awake all night, feeling upset and alone.
Now that I am in love again
Ever since I fell in love with you, my life has completely turned around.
Once in heartbreak I believed always in heartache
After experiencing heartbreak, I lost hope and thought I would be hurt forever.
Lost in sorrow with little hope for tomorrow
I was completely consumed by sadness and didn't see any happy future for myself.
Instantly when you smiled at me my heart stood still
As soon as you smiled at me, I was completely drawn to you and couldn't think of anything else.
All the emptiness I had inside you lovingly fulfilled.
You filled the emptiness that was inside me with your love and affection.
I then felt born again and it feels so grand
After falling in love with you, I felt like a brand new person and it's an amazing feeling.
Now no more long and sleepless nights
I'm no longer staying awake all night, feeling upset and alone.
Now that I am in love again
Ever since I fell in love with you, my life has completely turned around.
Now no more long and sleepless nights
I'm no longer staying awake all night, feeling upset and alone.
Now that I am in love again.
Ever since I fell in love with you, my life has completely turned around.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lamont Herbert Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Holland
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