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.
Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me
The Temptations Lyrics
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You don't have to tell me you've gone to found someone new
'Cause I can feel his presence, whenever I'm-a kissing you
How can you ask me to try, try and understand
Go on, just see if you can
I'm-a begging you
(Don't, don't you let him)
Baby, please
(Don't let him, don't let him take your love from me)
I'm begging you, baby
(Don't, don't you let him)
Oh no
(Don't let him, don't let him take your love from me)
So what if he whispers how much he loves you in your ear
But pay no mind 'cause I love you much more my dear, huh
My love are like mountains that's how strong it is for you
If you ever walk away in to his arms
Which will surely break my heart in two
I'm begging you
(Don't, don't you let him)
Oh no
(Don't let him, don't let him take your love from me)
Baby, baby, I'm begging
(Don't, don't you let him)
No, no, no, no
(Don't let him, don't let him take your love from me)
Oh, I couldn't stand it, baby
If you leave me for him you would truly be unfair
Now, just ask yourself, whenever you needed me, wasn't I always there?
Now, I'm begging you, baby, baby, down on my bended knees
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, please stay here with me
Baby, please
(Don't, don't you let him)
Oh no
(Don't let him, don't let him take your love from me)
Baby, baby, please
(Don't, don't you let him)
I couldn't stand it
(Don't let him, don't let him take your love from me)
I ain't too proud to beg
(Don't, don't you let him)
The Temptations’ song “Don’t Let Him Take Your Love From Me” talks about a man who knows that his lover has found someone new, but he still begs her not to leave him for the other person. The lyrics suggest that he can feel the presence of the other person whenever he is kissing his lover. He begs her to try and understand his feelings and to put herself in his place before making a decision about their relationship. The singer is worried that his lover is going to be taken away from him by the other person, and he pleads with her not to let it happen.
The song reflects the vulnerable state of the singer who is faced with the possibility of losing his lover to someone else. He pleads with her, promising that his love is strong and that he will always be there for her. He reminds her of the times when he was always there for her and begs her to stay by his side. The repetition of the phrase “Don’t Let Him Take Your Love From Me” echoes his desperation to save their relationship.
Overall, the song is about the fear of losing someone you love to someone else. The singer is in a vulnerable state and is scared of the possibility of losing his lover to another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
The singer is calling out to their lover multiple times
You don't have to tell me you've gone to found someone new
The singer knows their lover has found someone else
'Cause I can feel his presence, whenever I'm-a kissing you
The singer can feel the other person's presence when they kiss their lover
How can you ask me to try, try and understand
The singer is frustrated that their lover is asking them to be understanding
Well, just put yourself in my place
The singer wants their lover to empathize with them
Go on, just see if you can
The singer challenges their lover to imagine how they would feel
I'm-a begging you
The singer is begging their lover
(Don't, don't you let him)
The singer is pleading with their lover not to let the other person take their love
Baby, please
The singer is appealing to their lover with affection
(Don't let him, don't let him take your love from me)
The singer repeats their plea not to let the other person take their love
So what if he whispers how much he loves you in your ear
The singer questions the other person's whispered affections
But pay no mind 'cause I love you much more my dear, huh
The singer reassures their lover of their own love
My love are like mountains that's how strong it is for you
The singer compares their love to mountains, emphasizing its strength
If you ever walk away in to his arms
The singer fears losing their lover to the other person
Which will surely break my heart in two
The singer emphasizes the pain they will feel if their lover leaves them
Oh no
The singer expresses concern and urgency
I'm begging you, baby
The singer repeats their appeal for mercy
No, no, no, no
The singer strongly objects to the idea of losing their lover
If you leave me for him you would truly be unfair
The singer believes it would be unfair for their lover to choose the other person
Now, just ask yourself, whenever you needed me, wasn't I always there?
The singer reminds their lover of their own reliability and loyalty
Now, I'm begging you, baby, baby, down on my bended knees
The singer emphasizes their desperation by getting down on their knees
I couldn't stand it, baby
The singer expresses their inability to tolerate the thought of losing their lover
I ain't too proud to beg
The singer emphasizes that they are not too proud to beg for their lover's love
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OMG THIS IS MY JAM , I LOVE TO HEAR PAUL SING THIS A TRUE TUNE FOR MY SOUL, RIP PAUL, EDDIE, DAVID, MELVIN , AND ALL THE TEMPTATIONS THAT GOD CALL HOME, THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS . SONG I LOVE IT,
Marcella Williams
Another jewel. Smooth style. The rhythm in his voice.
D Rollins
Been in love with this "Paul" tune sinceI was 8. (I'm almost 54)
Ernest Johnson
D Rollins n
Mama B
Man!!! Yeah that was a jam, and we weren't even old enough to really know what they were singing about.
mary ruggiero
have any of you heard the Four Tops sing this song?? they are awesome...i love Paul, but Levi takes the prize for this one.
Lil Peaches Ali
true! this is a 4 Tops song.
Jimmie Perryman
paul at his best...
Jimmie Perryman
The great paul Williams..
Zev Feldman
FANTASTIC