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.
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The Temptations Lyrics
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I can't understand why you treat me cold
Your every wish, girl, is my command
And that's why I can't seem to understand why
Girl, girl, girl why you want to make me blue
I'm askin' you girl, girl, girl why you want to make me blue
One day you say you love me too
My love for you is just a game
But each time we play, girl, my heart feels the pain
Girl, girl, girl why you want to make me blue (oh)
Girl, girl, girl why you want to make me blue (so blue)
Woo girl, girl, girl why you want to make me blue (make me blue)
Oh girl, oh girl, oh girl tell me why can't you be true (can't be true)
The way you treat me it just isn't fair
You make it so plain you just don't care
You have a ball around my time
Sleepless nights are getting me tired
Girl, girl, girl why you want to make me blue
I'm askin' you girl, girl, girl why you want to make me blue (baby)
Girl, girl, girl why you want to make me blue
Girl, girl, girl, why you want to make me blue
In this song, The Temptations sing about their confusion and frustration over the behavior of the person they love. They profess their deep love for this girl, who holds a significant place in their heart and soul, yet they cannot understand why she treats them coldly. They are willing to do everything to please her, and they cannot fathom why she wants to make them blue.
The lyrics suggest that the girl is not steady in her affections. At times, she professes her love for the Temptations; at other times, she breaks their heart by leaving them. The Temptations acknowledge that their love for her is a game, but it is a game that causes them immense pain each time due to the girl's unpredictable behavior. They ask her why she can't be true and treat them fairly, suggesting that they are tired of the sleepless nights and the emotional roller-coaster.
Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of a lopsided love story, in which one party is dedicated to the relationship while the other is fickle and shallow. The Temptations have a deep need to understand why the girl wants to make them blue and are finding it difficult to come to terms with their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you girl, with all my heart and soul
I am deeply in love with you and care about you above all else.
I can't understand why you treat me cold
I am hurt and confused by your distant and unfriendly behavior towards me.
Your every wish, girl, is my command
I am devoted to fulfilling your every desire and making you happy.
And that's why I can't seem to understand why
Despite my efforts to please you, I am still struggling to comprehend why you are unhappy with me.
Girl, girl, girl why you want to make me blue
I am feeling sad and down because of the way you are treating me, and I don't know why.
One day you say you love me too
You have expressed love and affection towards me in the past.
The next day you tell me that we are through
You have also been inconsistent with your feelings towards me, sometimes indicating a desire to break up.
My love for you is just a game
Despite my genuine feelings for you, it seems like you are not taking our relationship seriously.
But each time we play, girl, my heart feels the pain
Every time we go through this cycle, my emotions are hurt and I am left feeling heartbroken.
Woo girl, girl, girl why you want to make me blue (make me blue)
I am still struggling to understand why you are causing me so much sadness and pain.
Oh girl, oh girl, oh girl tell me why can't you be true (can't be true)
I am pleading with you to be honest with me and stop playing with my emotions.
The way you treat me it just isn't fair
I feel like I am being treated unfairly and with disrespect by you.
You make it so plain you just don't care
Your lack of concern for my feelings is apparent and hurtful.
You have a ball around my time
You seem to enjoy wasting my time and causing me frustration.
Sleepless nights are getting me tired
My distress over our relationship is causing me sleepless nights and exhaustion.
Girl, girl, girl why you want to make me blue
Once again, I am expressing my confusion and despair over the way you are treating me.
I'm askin' you girl, girl, girl why you want to make me blue (baby)
I am directly asking you to explain why you are causing me so much emotional pain.
Girl, girl, girl why you want to make me blue
One more time, I am expressing my sadness and confusion about the state of our relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: D. WILLIS, KEMAR RICARDO MCGREGOR, PAUL CROSSDALE, TADS DAWKINS
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I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
When it's cold outside
I've got the month of May
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way
My girl, my girl, my girl
Talkin' 'bout my girl
My girl
I've got so much honey
The bees envy me
I've got a sweeter song
Than the birds in the trees
Well, I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way
My girl, my girl, my girl
Talkin' 'bout my girl
My girl
Ohh ohh
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Oh yeah
I don't need no money, fortune, or fame
I've got all the riches baby one man can claim
Well I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way
My girl, my girl, my girl
Talkin' 'bout my girl, my girl, talkin' 'bout my girl
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day with my girl
I've even got the month of May with my girl
Talkin' 'bout, talkin' 'bout, talkin' 'bout
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My all-time favourite song
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