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.
Someday We'll Be Together
The Supremes Lyrics
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Say it, say it again
Someday we'll be together
You're far away from me my love, and just as sure my
My baby as there are stars above
I wanna say, I wanna say, I wanna say some day we'll be together
Yes we will, yes we will say some day we'll be together
Someday day, some sweet day we will be together
My love is yours, baby
Oh, right from the start
You, you, you possess my soul now honey
And I know, I know you won my heart
And I wanna say someday (some sweet day) we'll be together
Ah, yes we will, yes we will
Someday we'll be together, tell everybody now
Ah, yes we will, yes we will
Long time ago my, my sweet thing, I made a big mistake, honey
I say, I said goodbye
Oh, oh baby ever ever, ever, never, never since that day now
Now all I, all I wanna do ah is cry, cry, cry, cry
Oh hey, hey, hey
I long for you, every night
Just to kiss your sweet, sweet lips
Hold you ever so tight and I wanna say
Someday we'll be together
Oh, yes we will, yes we will
Someday we'll be together
Oh, yes we will, yes we will
Someday we'll be together
Ah, honey, honey
Some day we'll be together
Yes we will, yes we will
The Supremes' hit "Someday We'll Be Together" is a song that speaks about a couple that is separated by distance, but who are willing to wait for the day when they will be reunited. The song is essentially an expression of hope and a promise of future togetherness. The lyrics indicate that the couple's love is strong enough to conquer the physical distance between them, and that they will eventually be reunited. The singer croons about how the love she shares with her distant partner will persist and endure over time, signifying an unwavering devotion.
The lyrics are filled with deep-seated emotions of longing, love, and hope. The singer remains optimistic that someday the two will be reunited as they were in the past. The lyrics also hint at a past love affair that ended badly. However, the singer seems to have learned from her mistake, acknowledging the pain of separation and conveying a message of hope and love to her partner. The line "My love is yours, baby, right from the start" indicates an unwavering love, implying that the couple's bond goes beyond physical distance.
Overall, the song conveys a powerful message of hope, persistence, and a never-ending love that triumphs over all odds. It echoes the common human desire to be reunited with one's loved ones, no matter how far apart. The lyrics of the song convey the message that love can conquer anything, even physical distance.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday we'll be together
Expressing the strong desire to reunite someday in the future.
Say it, say it again
Urging someone to repeat their promise of future reunion.
You're far away from me my love, and just as sure my
My baby as there are stars above
Despite the physical distance, the love between them is certain and as constant as the stars in the sky.
I wanna say, I wanna say, I wanna say some day we'll be together
Yes we will, yes we will say some day we'll be together
Emphasizing the desire and belief in their future reunion.
Someday day, some sweet day we will be together
I know, I know, I know, I know
Reaffirming the belief of someday reuniting and expressing certainty of that happening.
My love is yours, baby
Oh, right from the start
Declaring the depth and longevity of their love.
You, you, you possess my soul now honey
And I know, I know you won my heart
Acknowledging that their love has taken over their entire being and expressing that their heart has been won by this person.
Long time ago my, my sweet thing, I made a big mistake, honey
I say, I said goodbye
Oh, oh baby ever ever, ever, never, never since that day now
Now all I, all I wanna do ah is cry, cry, cry, cry
Regretting and admitting to past mistakes of leaving and expressing the emotional turmoil it has caused ever since.
I long for you, every night
Just to kiss your sweet, sweet lips
Hold you ever so tight and I wanna say
Describing the intense longing for physical and emotional connection with this person and expressing the desire to be together.
Someday we'll be together
Oh, yes we will, yes we will
Reiterating the belief and desire to reunite in the future.
Ah, honey, honey
Some day we'll be together
Yes we will, yes we will
Endearing term expressing affection and hope for their future reunion.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Russell Glyn Ballard
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Someday We'll Be Together
Someday we'll be together
Say, say, say it again
Someday we'll be together
Oh, yeah, oh yeah
You're far away
From me my love
And just as sure my, my baby
As there are stars above
I wanna say, I wanna say, I wanna say
Someday we'll be together
Yes we will, yes we will
Say, someday (some sweet day) we'll be together
I know, I know, I know, I know
My love is yours, baby
Oh, right from the stars
You, you, you posses my soul now honey
And I know, I know you own my heart
And I wanna say:
Someday we'll be together
Some sweet day we'll be together
Yes we will, yes we will
Someday (tell everybody) we'll be together
Yes we will, yes we will
Long time ago
My, my sweet thing
I made a big mistake, honey
I said, I said goodbye
Oh, oh baby
Ever, ever, ever since that day
Now, now all I wanna do is cry, cry
Hey, hey, hey
I long for you every night
Just to kiss your sweet, sweet lips
Hold you ever, ever so tight
And I wanna say
Someday we'll be together
Yes we will, yes we will
@koolj24-77
I'm in tears!! I just lost my Pop & this song hits hard & heavy. Some day I'll be with my mom & dad & we'll rejoice in glory. I love this song & it brings back sweet memories. ❤❤❤❤
@roconnor01
Lovely sentiment mate.I hope you have a peaceful Christmas.Your parents will be watching over you. Cheers from the UK. 🇬🇧
@RiseUpAC
I miss my dad in ways I can't put into words.
@antoniocobb9648
Someday we will be together..... grandma grandpa mother father sister brother.....lover
Beautiful Cindy
@geraldmcelroy2029
I just watch "the making of motown" and they said the guy in this song Johnny Bristol was talking in the background and they decided to keep his remarks on the record
@nosoperfectpatti4622
Right before my husband left for Vietnam for a year tour, this song would play on the radio every morning as I was dealing with morning sickness. Our daughter still loves to hear that story.
@DeepPoeticSociety
I lost my mom today at 5:50 a.m. due to advanced endometrial cancer. Over the last few days before she passed, I found myself listening to the Solid Gold Oldies music channel. This was the very first song that appeared on when I flipped to the channel. Maybe it was entirely coincidental, but I just think maybe mom was trying to tell me something. RIP MOM😭
@rustinaginger9502
When my very good friend died December 22, 2017.....The first song I heard after I received the sad news was Bryan Adams with "Heaven". I like to think she was sending me a message, that she was happy in Heaven.
@richardwong1965
I lost mine on 22 Aug 2018. I believe she is up there preparing a new home when we reunite.
@choneyb54
YES INDEED!! MAY YOUR ❤ HEART BE AT PIECE AS YOUR MOM REST IN THE ARMS OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER.... YOU'LL BE TOGETHER AGAIN!!