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.
I Can't Help Myself
The Temptations Lyrics
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You know that I love you
I can't help myself
I love you and nobody else
In and out my life (In and out my life)
You come and you go (come and you go)
Leaving just your picture behind
When you snap your finger or wink your eye
I come a-running to you
I'm tied to your apron strings
And there's nothing that I can do
I can't help myself
No I can't help myself
Sugar pie, honey bunch (sugar pie honey bunch)
I'm weaker than a man should be
I cant help myself
I'm a fool in love you see
Wanna tell you, I dont love you,
Tell you that we're through
And I've tried
But ev'ry time I see your face
I get all choked up inside
When I call your name
Girl, it starts the flame
Burning in my heart
Tearing it all apart
No matter how I try
My love I cannot hiiiiidddeee,
'Cause sugar pie, honey bunch (Sugar pie honey bunch)
You know that I'm weak for you (weak for you)
Can't help myself
I love you and nobody else
Sugar pie, honey bunch (Sugar pie, honey bunch)
Do anything you ask me to (Ask me to)
Can't help myself
I want you and nobody else
Sugar pie, honey bunch (Sugar pie honey bunch)
You know that I love you (love you)
I can't help myself
No I can't help myself
Sugar pie, honey bunch
The Temptations’ “Sugar Pie Honey Bunch” is an upbeat, sweet sounding soul classic that expresses the depth of the singer’s love for his significant other. Through its soulful lyrics, the song expresses the singer’s helplessness to resist his beloved, who he will do anything for, even if it means being weaker than he should be. The song’s narrator is completely in love and entranced by his partner, as evidenced by lines such as “I’m tied to your apron strings/And there’s nothing that I can do”.
The lyrics also give a sense of the turbulence that comes with such an intense love. The singer’s love for his significant other is so strong that he feels he cannot control it, despite his best efforts to do so. He expresses a desire to move on from this relationship, acknowledging that he has tried many times to leave, but every time he sees his loved one’s face, he feels all choked up inside. The song suggests that the love shared between two people is so powerful that it can leave one completely at the mercy of their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Sugar pie, honey bunch
Darling, my sweet love
You know that I love you
You are aware of my deep affection towards you
I can't help myself
I am powerless to resist my feelings
I love you and nobody else
My heart belongs only to you
In and out my life (In and out my life)
You appear and disappear continuously
You come and you go (come and you go)
You arrive and leave as you please
Leaving just your picture behind
You leave only a visual memory of yourself
And I kissed it a thousand times
I show my love by frequently kissing the picture
When you snap your finger or wink your eye
Your small gestures are enough to get my attention
I come a-running to you
I rush to be with you as soon as possible
I'm tied to your apron strings
I am fully devoted to you and under your control
And there's nothing that I can do
I am helpless in resisting your charm
I'm weaker than a man should be
My love makes me vulnerable and powerless
I'm a fool in love you see
My emotions have made me foolish for love
Wanna tell you, I dont love you,
I wish I could say that I don't love you
Tell you that we're through
Tell you it's over between us
And I've tried
I made an effort to move on
But ev'ry time I see your face
Your presence keeps derailing my efforts
I get all choked up inside
My heart constricts with intense emotion
When I call your name
Saying your name out loud
Girl, it starts the flame
Triggers a wave of love inside me
Burning in my heart
Intense feeling scorches my heart and soul
Tearing it all apart
My emotions are causing internal turmoil
No matter how I try
I've done everything possible
My love I cannot hiiiiidddeee,
I can't conceal my love any longer
Do anything you ask me to (Ask me to)
I'm willing to do anything for you
I want you and nobody else
All I desire is you
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