1. The Temptations … Read Full Bio ↴The Temptations may refer to at least two groups
1. The Temptations are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, rnb, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins. The group, known for its finely tuned choreography, distinct harmonies, and stylish suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to rock. Having sold an estimated 22 million albums by 1982, The Temptations are one of the most successful groups in black music history and were the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s. In addition, they have the second-longest tenure on Motown (behind Stevie Wonder), as they were with the label for a total of 40 years: 16 years from 1961 to 1977, and 24 more from 1980 to 2004 (from 1977 to 1980, they were signed to Atlantic Records). As of 2005, The Temptations continue to perform for Universal Records with only one original member, founder Otis Williams, in its lineup.
Like its sister group The Supremes, The Temptations' lineup has changed frequently over the years. The original group included members of two local Detroit vocal groups: second tenor/baritone Otis Williams, first tenor Elbridge Bryant and bass Melvin Franklin from The Distants; and first tenor/falsetto Eddie Kendricks and second tenor/baritone Paul Williams (no relation to Otis) from The Primes. Among the most notable future Temptations were lead singers David Ruffin and Dennis Edwards (both of whom became successful Motown solo artists after leaving the group, as did Kendricks), Richard Street (another former Distant), Damon Harris, Ron Tyson, Ali-Ollie Woodson, Theo Peoples, and G.C. Cameron.
Over the course of their career, The Temptations have released four number-one pop hit singles and 14 number-one R&B hit singles, and their material has earned them three Grammy Awards. Most of the early Temptations hits, including "The Way You Do the Things You Do", "My Girl", and "Get Ready" were written and produced by Smokey Robinson and other members of The Miracles, while composer/producer Norman Whitfield and lyricists Eddie Holland and Barrett Strong crafted most of the group's later hits, including "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", "I Wish It Would Rain", "Cloud Nine", "I Can't Get Next to You", "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone".
2. There was also a 50s doo-wop group from New York named the Temptations. They are best remembered for their 1960 top 40 hit "Barbara. After this hit, lead singer Neil Stevens went solo.
Back In Love Again
The Temptations Lyrics
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When I look I'm in
And every time I turn around
I'm back in love
I get mixed emotions
It's the way my feelings flow
Excuse me I'm only human
Every time I move I lose
When I look I'm in
And every time I turn around
I'm back in love again
Do do do do do
Back in love again
Do do do do do
Back in love
When you put your arms around me
I feel so satisfied
I want to love you forever
I just can't, I can't decide
Every time I move I lose
When I look I'm in
And every time I turn around
I'm back in love again
Right back, right back in love again
(Alright)
Seems like, seems like
Back in love again
Now it's your lover
I know it's hard just to be a friend
That's something else I discovered
I guess I just don't ever want it to end
Every time I move I lose
When I look I'm in
And every time I turn around
I'm back in love again
Right back, right back in love again
Seems like, seems like
That I'm back in love again
Right back, right back in love again
(Oh yeah alright)
Seems like, seems like
I'm back in love again
I just don't believe it
Back in love again
(Right back, I'm back)
I can't believe it
(Right back, I'm back)
Every time I turn around
Back in love again
(Right back, I'm back)
I get so many mixed emotions
I'm back in love again
(Right back, I'm back)
Every time I turn around
Oh my love Jones coming down
Back in love again
(Right back, I'm back)
Alright, alright, alright
(Right back, I'm back)
Help me, help me, help me back in love
(I'm back, I'm back)
Oh yeah, back in love again
(Right back, I'm back)
I get so many mixed emotions yes I do
(Right back, I'm back)
(Right back, I'm back)
(Right back, I'm back)
Hear me, hear me, hear me
I'm back in love, back in
(Right back, I'm back)
Back in love again
(Right back, I'm back)
I was once your lover
I was once your lover
And I'm just your friend, yeah
(Right back, I'm back)
Oh, I'm back in love, I'm back in love
I'm back in love, I'm back in love again
(Right back, I'm back)
The Temptations' "Back in Love Again" is a song that speaks to the internal struggles of being in love yet not wanting to get hurt. The lyrics depict a person who is torn between their desire to be loved and their fear of getting hurt. They feel like they are constantly moving around and can't seem to escape their emotions. Every time they think they have moved on, they find themselves right back in love again. The singer expresses having mixed emotions, feeling satisfied with their lover's embrace but unable to decide about their future.
The repetition of the line "Every time I move I lose" emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and unable to move forward. The chorus signifies the constant cycle of being in love, losing that love, and falling back in love again, no matter how hard they try to escape it.
The verses reveal the singer's fears and insecurities about their relationship. They acknowledge their imperfections as a human being and the difficulty they face in making decisions. However, despite their uncertainties, they cannot deny the depth of their feelings.
In conclusion, "Back in Love Again" is a relatable song that touches on the complexities of love and relationships. It portrays the struggle to balance fear and passion and to manage the ups and downs of being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I move I lose
I always seem to make things worse when I try to change my situation
When I look I'm in
I find myself suddenly caught up in something
And every time I turn around
Whenever I try to walk away from it all
I'm back in love
I always end up falling in love again
I get mixed emotions
I feel torn between different feelings
It's the way my feelings flow
That's just the way my emotions work
Excuse me I'm only human
Please forgive me, I'm just like everyone else
Sometimes I, I just don't know
Sometimes I'm just unsure of things
Do do do do do
Back in love again
Falling in love once more
When you put your arms around me
I feel comforted and fulfilled
I feel so satisfied
I have all I need in this moment
I want to love you forever
I long to love you forever
I just can't, I can't decide
I'm just not sure what I really want
Right back, right back in love again
Immediately falling back in love
(Alright)
Seems like, seems like
It looks like to me
Now it's your lover
It's you I'm in love with
I know it's hard just to be a friend
It's not easy to just stay friends with someone you love
That's something else I discovered
That's another thing I've learned
I guess I just don't ever want it to end
I don't ever want to lose you
Oh my love Jones coming down
I just don't believe it
I can't believe this is happening again
Back in love again
Falling in love once more
Help me, help me, help me back in love
Please somebody help me find love again
I'm back, I'm back
Here I am again
Hear me, hear me, hear me
Listen to me
I was once your lover
I used to be the one you loved
And I'm just your friend, yeah
But now I'm just your friend
Oh, I'm back in love, I'm back in love
Once more, I'm falling in love
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEN RON HANKS, ZANE GREY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Debbie Kelly
It's a great cut for learning the ins' & outs' & special details of the song to cause it to come off without a problem!! :) :) :) :)
Trudy Conway
The Temps took this and tore it up, down, and back up again. I think I like this one better than the original. And I love me some LTD! Them Temps... they #donedoneitagain
renea simpson
Every temptin' time!
temptsfan2
Agreed.
M Mcgann
Not bad at all and I Love LTD!
Josie Springfield
I have not heard this song in years. Love it. I had no idea Temptations sang this song.
IronSolid
great LTD cover
Terry Sanders
Alright Now.. Sang that song y'all. Second time around.
Zane Grey
I didn't even know the Temptation said recorded that this is one of the writers of back in love again to CG peace and bless
Annette Jenkins
Great !But it's just something about Jeffrey Osbourne .