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.
Law of the Land
The Temptations Lyrics
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Some people will live impermanent for the rest of their days
Time marches on
Yesterday is better than tomorrow
That is that, oh yes, it is
There'll be days of sunshine and laughter
But don't forget you will have to shed some tears, oh
It's the law of the land, my brother, oh
Whether you like it or you'll understand, ah hey hey
It's the law of the land, hey hey, hey hey
'Cause made by almighty men
Live by the good book if you're able
You must play your cards on top of the table
When you gather, you either win or lose
In life's everybody's got to pay some dues, well
It's the law of the land, well well well
Whether you'll like it or you'll understand, you can't change it
It's the law of the land, ah how
'Cause made by almighty men, oh hey
Hey, it's the law, the law of the land
Whether you'll like it or you'll understand
It's the law, the law of the land
'Cause made by almighty men
A teacher man can't be found
Until you find yourself, think about it
You might not like being, well you ought, but you'd better start like it
But you sure can't be nobody else
In other words, I can't be you, ain't no quit, yeah
You can't be me, well well
That's all with you, my sister and brother
And that's the way that good life meant to be, hey ho
It's the law of the land, well
Whether you like it or you'll understand, say say
It's the law of the land, hey yeah oh
'Cause made by almighty men
Look at here
The tools of a man's day has got him by corrupt
For your own protection your Gods you must love
What goes around, comes around
And what goes up, yeah, must come down, aha
It's the law of the land, well well well well
Whether you like it or you'll understand
It's the law of the land, well well well
'Cause made by almighty men, aha
It's the law of the land, everybody else say
Whether you like it or you'll understand
The Temptations's song Law of the Land conveys the message that life is unpredictable, and people must face challenges and virtues in their journey. The lyrics reflect upon the belief that everything in life is fixed by the law of the land, created by almighty men. The song urges people to live according to the good book, which means to follow the values, morals, and principles that are preached and taught.
The song says that some people are destined to be successful or will have an easier life, while others will struggle through impermanence daily. It emphasizes that life is full of ups and downs; there will be days of sunshine and laughter but also tears and sorrow. The law of the land tells us that everyone will have to face challenges, pay their dues, and play their cards on top of the table.
The lyrics suggest doing things right, and honest living is the way to survive in this world. Additionally, the song emphasizes that in life, everyone has to pay a price for everything they do. The law of the land comes into play, whether one likes it or not, and whether one understands it or not. The message is to accept the law of the land and live life according to it, which will lead to a good life in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people are always Heaven made
Some people seem to be born destined for greatness
Some people will live impermanent for the rest of their days
Some people will never achieve what they hope for and will always live in uncertainty
Time marches on
Time continues to move forward, unstoppable and relentless
Yesterday is better than tomorrow
Nostalgia often makes the past seem better than the future
Life is uncertain, let me hear you say, "Yeah"
Life is unpredictable and full of surprises and challenges
That is that, oh yes, it is
That's just the way things are, whether we like it or not
There'll be days of sunshine and laughter
There will be moments of happiness and joy in life
But don't forget you will have to shed some tears, oh
But there will also be moments of sadness and despair in life
It's the law of the land, my brother, oh
This is just the way things are, my brother, and we must accept it
Whether you like it or you'll understand, ah hey hey
Even if you don't like it or don't understand it, this is how life works
Cause made by almighty men
The rules and laws of life were created by human beings
Live by the good book if you're able
Follow the teachings and principles of a moral code if you can
You must play your cards on top of the table
You must be honest and open in your dealings with others
When you gather, you either win or lose
In life, you will either succeed or fail in your endeavors
In life's everybody's got to pay some dues, well
Everyone must face the consequences of their actions and decisions in life
Whether you'll like it or you'll understand, you can't change it
Even if you don't approve or comprehend the laws of life, you cannot alter them
Hey, it's the law, the law of the land
These are the fundamental principles and rules that govern our existence
A teacher man can't be found
You must find your own way in life, instead of relying on others to guide you
Until you find yourself, think about it
You must discover your own identity and purpose before making decisions
You might not like being, well you ought, but you'd better start like it
You may not enjoy certain aspects of your life, but you should accept and embrace them
But you sure can't be nobody else
You cannot pretend to be someone else, you must be true to yourself
In other words, I can't be you, ain't no quit, yeah
To put it bluntly, I cannot be you, and I will not give up
That's all with you, my sister and brother
This is your own individual journey, my fellow human beings
And that's the way that good life meant to be, hey ho
This is how a fulfilling and satisfying life is supposed to be
The tools of a man's day has got him by corrupt
The material possessions and gadgets of modern life can lead to moral decay
For your own protection your Gods you must love
To live a good life, you must have faith and a strong moral compass
What goes around, comes around
The consequences of your actions will eventually catch up to you
And what goes up, yeah, must come down, aha
Just as things rise, they must inevitably fall at some point
It's the law of the land, well well well well
This is a fundamental aspect of the rules and principles that govern life
Whether you like it or you'll understand
Regardless of your opinion or comprehension, this is how life works
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@way2deep100
Some people will always have it made
Some people will live in poverty for the rest of their days
Time marches on
Yesterday is dead and gone
Life is uncertain, let me hear you say 'yeah'
Death is final, yes it is
There'll be days of sunshine and laughter
But don't forget you're gonna have to shed some tears - oho
It's the law of the land - my brother - oh
Whether you like it or you understand - ah hey hey
It's the law of the land - hey hey hey hey
Laws made by almighty man
Live by The Good Book, if you're able
You must play your cards on top of the table
When you gamble, you either win or lose
In life's ev'rybody's gotta pay some dues - well
It's the law of the land - well well well
Whether you like it or you understand - you can't change it
It's the law of the land - ah-how
Laws made by almighty man - oh hey
(..)
Hey, it's the law, the law of the land
Whether you like it or you understand
It's the law, the law of the land
Laws made by almighty man
Being somebody can't be found
Until you find yourself - think about it
You might not like being who you are, but you'd better start liking it
'Cos you sure can't be nobody else
In other words, I can't be you - ain't no way, yeah
You can't be me - well, well
That's how it is, my sisters an' brothers
And that's the way the Good Lord meant it to be - hey-ho
It's the law of the land - well
Whether you like it or you understand - say say
It's the law of the land - hey yeah oh
Laws made by almighty man
Look here
Most of a man's day is governed by a clock
For your own protection your doors you must lock
What goes around comes around
And what goes up, yeah, must come down - aha
It's the law of the land - well well well well
Whether you like it or you understand
It's the law of the land - well well well
Laws made by almighty man - aha
It's the law of the land - ev'rybody else say
Whether you like it or you understand ...
@jorgedelahoz6700
Some people are always heaven made
Some people will live impermanent for the rest of their days
Time marches on
Yesterday is better than tomorrow
Life is uncertain, let me hear you say 'yeah'
That is that, oh yes it is
There'll be days of sunshine and laughter
But don't forget you will have to shed some tears - oho
It's the law of the land - my brother - oh
Whether you like it or you'll understand - ah hey hey
It's the law of the land - hey hey hey hey
'Cause made by almighty men
Live by the good book if you're able
You must play your cards on top of the table
When you gather you either win or lose
In life's ev'rybody's got to pay some dues - well
It's the law of the land - well well well
Whether you'll like it or you'll understand - you can't change it
It's the law of the land - ah-how
'Cause made by almighty men - oh hey
Hey, it's the law, the law of the land
Whether you'll like it or you'll understand
It's the law, the law of the land
'Cause made by almighty men
A teacher man can't be found
Until you find yourself - think about it
You might not like being, well you ought, but you'd better start like it
But you sure can't be nobody else
In other words: I can't be you - ain't no quit, yeah - you can't be me
Well well, that's all with you, my sister an' brother
And that's the way that good life meant to be - hey-ho
It's the law of the land - well
Whether you like it or you'll understand - say say
It's the law of the land - hey yeah oh
'Cause made by almighty men
Look at here
The tools of a ??man's day has got him by corrupt??
For your own protection your Gods you must love
What goes around comes around
And what goes up, yeah, must come down - aha
It's the law of the land - well well well well
Whether you like it or you'll understand
It's the law of the land - well well well
'Cause made by almighty men - aha
It's the law of the land - ev'rybody else say
Whether you like it or you'll understand ...
@colinmennie6447
OMG 72 people don’t like this !!! What is wrong with those people . This is absolute perfection . They evolved so brilliantly from the 60’s into the 70’s and to bring out this album this late in their career is spectacular . ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@01adhdave
Them are stupids.
@CantTellYou
I love it but their version of it is basically a lesser Papa Was A Rolling Stone re-do
@alanfizzypop9607
72 arsoles out of 8 billion shows the greatest hit in disco rules
@alanfizzypop9607
72 SICK PEOPLE WITH HEARING AIDS WITH BATTERY LOSS
@OmarSayYeah
Des cuivres, des voix chaudes et puissantes, un groove à tomber, quel bonheur !
@bobbymoore2076
I can only imagine the energy this song produced on the dancefloor when the DJ played it
@thereareotherworlds
Oh yes indeed.The DJ at Pier 9 mixed it in with parts of the Undisputed Truth version, which had a female vocalist.
@TheCornishCockney
what a groove,still as fresh today as it was when it came out.The Temptations were the best group in Motown
@OmarSayYeah
Quel bonheur ces voix chaudes et puissantes, ces cordes, ce tempo intemporel, cette production impeccable, ce groove surpuissant, what else ! Ca n'a pas vieilit d'un poil