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 Know I'm Losing You
The Temptations Lyrics
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Woman it's fading away from me
'Cause your personal touch has grown cold
as if someone else controls your very soul
I fooled myself long as I can
I can feel the presence of another man
It's there when you speak my name
Oh honey I'm losing you
I can feel it in the air, it's there everywhere
Oh I'm losing you
I can feel it in my bones
any day you'll be up and gone
Oh I'm losing you
It's all over your face someone's takin' my place
Could it be that I'm losing you
When I look into your eyes a reflection of a face I see
Oh Lord I'm losing you
I'm hurt, downhearted and worried girl
'Cause that face doesn't belong to me
Your love is fadin' I can feel it fadin'
Oh away from me
I can feel it in the air, it's there everywhere
Oh I'm losing you
I don't wanna lose you
But I know I'm gonna groove you
Oh Lord I'm losing you
I don't wanna lose you
But I know I'm gonna groove you
Oh Lord I'm losing you, and I'm a losin' you
Your love is fadin' I can feel it fadin'
Oh Lord I'm losing you
In The Temptations’ hit song “I Know I'm Losing You,” the singer notices the decline in their relationship with their partner. They sing of feeling their love fading away, and their partner’s personal touch becoming colder as if someone else is controlling their soul. The singer admits to fooling themselves for as long as they could but can feel the presence of another man. They can tell that they are losing their partner and that someone else is taking their place. This comes through in the tone of their partner’s voice when they speak, and even in the reflection of their partner's face when they look into their eyes.
The singer expresses their worry and hurt in the lyrics. They know that soon enough, their partner will be up and gone. They can feel it in their bones that they are losing them, and their partner’s face now seems like a stranger's when they look into their eyes. The lyrics convey the sadness and desperation of the singer as they plead with their partner, admitting that they don't want to lose them, but they know they are going to. The chorus then repeats, solidifying the singer’s fear of losing their partner to another man.
Overall, “I Know I'm Losing You” is a powerful soulful ballad that showcases the pain and heartbreak that comes with losing a loved one to another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love is fading I can feel your love fading
I sense that your love for me is gradually disappearing
Woman it's fading away from me
Your love is vanishing away from me, my lady
'Cause your personal touch has grown cold
Your affectionate gestures have become cold and distant
as if someone else controls your very soul
It appears as though some other entity has taken control of your soul, my dear
I fooled myself long as I can
I deceived myself for as long as possible
I can feel the presence of another man
I sense that another man is in the picture
It's there when you speak my name
I sense it even when you call out my name
It's just not the same
It is not the way things used to be
Oh honey I'm losing you
Oh my dear, I am losing you
I can feel it in the air, it's there everywhere
I can sense it in the atmosphere, it's present all around
I can feel it in my bones
I can feel it deep within my being
any day you'll be up and gone
Any day now, you'll leave me and go away
It's all over your face someone's takin' my place
It's evident on your face that someone else is taking my place in your heart
Could it be that I'm losing you
Is it possible that I am losing you?
When I look into your eyes a reflection of a face I see
When I gaze into your eyes, I see a reflection of another face
Oh Lord I'm losing you
Oh Lord, I am losing you
I'm hurt, downhearted and worried girl
I am in pain, disheartened and anxious, my dear
'Cause that face doesn't belong to me
Because that face is not mine
I don't wanna lose you
I don't want to lose you
But I know I'm gonna groove you
But I know I'm going to hurt you
Oh Lord I'm losing you
Oh Lord, I am losing you
I don't wanna lose you
I don't want to lose you
And I'm a losin' you
But unfortunately, I am losing you
Your love is fadin' I can feel it fadin'
Your love for me is fading, I can sense it fading
Oh Lord I'm losing you
Oh Lord, I am losing you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NORMAN WHITFIELD, CORNELIUS GRANT, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Your love is fading, I can feel your love fading
Girl, it's fading away from me
'Cause your touch, your touch has grown cold
As if someone else controls your very soul
I've fooled myself long as I can
I can feel the presence of another man
Girl, when you speak my name
It's just not the same
Ooh baby, I'm losing you
It's in the air
It's everywhere
Ooh, I'm losing you (losing you)
When I look into your eyes
A reflection of a face I see
I'm hurtin', downhearted and worried girl
'Cause that face doesn't belong to me
It's all over your face
Someone's taken my place
Ooh baby, I'm losing you
You try hard to hide
That emptiness inside
Ooh but I can tell,
I'm losing you
Oh yeah (losing you)
I don't wanna lose you, no-no-no
Oh baby, oh baby, yeah-yeah
Ooh I wanna, well well, ooh baby-baby
I can tell when we kiss
From the tenderness I miss
Ooh, baby I'm losing you
I can feel it in my bones
Any day, you'll be gone
(I'm losing you) I'm losing you
Yeah, ooh my love
Baby, baby, baby, baby your love, your love
Oh baby (I'm losing you)
I don't wanna lose you, no-no baby, no-no baby
Oh baby, I'm losing you
I'm losing you yeah, oh
@marcusmajors6196
This whole song sounds like lava exploding and running down a volcano
@Tomovox_PAMS_Radio_JIngles
I LIKE that! That really does describe the feeling very well
@charlenedean4086
Me and my brother in law had disagreement about the temps and the four tops! I'm like crazy. Temps got this! But they both are great!
@Tomovox_PAMS_Radio_JIngles
Yeah, it's hard for me to pick a favorite, so I don't, ha ha!
@charlenedean4086
You're right, they're both great!
@dannyashton8913
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@90sBatman
It's 2023 and no one still came to see otis
@BlazeDrumArtist
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@indylar
Going to see Otis this Saturday!!
@jaywade3242
Ain't no one come to see you Otis! I'm David Ruffin........and these are the Temptations