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.
Just my immagination
The Temptations Lyrics
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I watch her as she passes by
I say to myself
You're such a lucky guy
To have a girl like her
Is truly a dream come true
Out of all the fellas in the world
She belongs to you
But it was just my imagination
Runnin' away with me-once again
Seems it was just my imagination
Runnin' away with me
Soon we'll be married
And raise a family, oh yeah
Have a cozy little house in the country
With two kids maybe three
I tell you I can visualize it all
This couldn't be a dream, for too real it all seems
But it was just my imagination
Runnin' away with me-once again
Seems it was just my imagination
Runnin' away with me
Every night on my knees I pray
Dear Lord hear my plea
Don't ever let another take her away from me
For I would surely die
Her love is heavenly
When her arms enfold me I hear a tender rhapsody
But in reality, she doesn't even know me
'Cause it was
But it was just my imagination
Runnin' away with me-once again
Seems it was just my imagination
Runnin' away with me
The Temptations' "Just My Imagination" tells a story of a man who is deeply in love with a woman who does not even know he exists. The singer is admiring the woman from afar, and he feels lucky to have a woman like her in his life. His imagination runs wild as he envisions a future with her, including getting married, having children, and living in a cozy house in the countryside. However, he realizes that this is all just a fantasy, and his unrequited love is nothing more than his imagination running away with him once again.
The song expresses the bittersweet feeling of hope and disappointment in love. The singer's fantasy is a coping mechanism, a way to escape the reality that his love is unrequited. The intricacies of human desire and emotion are beautifully conveyed in the song's lyrics, and the melodic music adds to the wistful atmosphere of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Each day through my window
Every day I see her passing by my window
I watch her as she passes by
I observe her walking past my window
I say to myself
I think to myself
You're such a lucky guy
I am fortunate to have her as my love interest
To have a girl like her
Having a girl with her qualities
Is truly a dream come true
It's like fulfilling a cherished dream of mine
Out of all the fellas in the world
From all the men out there
She belongs to you
She is mine
But it was just my imagination
But it was only a figment of my imagination
Runnin' away with me-once again
That ran away with me yet again
Seems it was just my imagination
It appears that it was solely a figment of my imagination
Soon we'll be married
We will be getting married soon
And raise a family, oh yeah
And have children, oh yes
Have a cozy little house in the country
A small, comfortable home in the countryside
With two kids maybe three
With two or possibly three children
I tell you I can visualize it all
I can picture everything in my mind
This couldn't be a dream, for too real it all seems
It can't be just a dream since it seems too real
Every night on my knees I pray
I pray on my knees every night
Dear Lord hear my plea
I implore you, God
Don't ever let another take her away from me
Please don't let anyone take her away from me
For I would surely die
I would die for sure
Her love is heavenly
Her affection feels divine
When her arms enfold me I hear a tender rhapsody
When she embraces me, I hear a gentle, emotional melody
But in reality, she doesn't even know me
In truth, she doesn't even know who I am
'Cause it was
Because it was
But it was just my imagination
But it was only a figment of my imagination
Runnin' away with me-once again
That ran away with me yet again
Seems it was just my imagination
It appears that it was solely a figment of my imagination
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BARRETT STRONG, NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CliveSummers02
The part when Paul Williams sings “Every night, on my knees I pray” just gets me every time.
@sallymajer1854
Just the most beautiful song..... how can anyone not like this? So sweet and honest
@trevorjennings720
Hello Sally, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus?
@eleanora-hodge7506
Like just being difficult
@megshimatsu8615
When soulful melodies and choreography melded into one to tell a story.......a great time in musical history.
@trevorjennings720
Hello Meg, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus?
@herb419
A song that gives me goose bumps whenever I hear it. A true masterpiece...
@victorlewis9714
Lol
@samuelblennies9301
100% true.... a masterpiece 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
@tomzadvydas1758
A song about unrequited love ……a certain sweet pain …..