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.
Now That You've Won Me
The Temptations Lyrics
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I hope that you'll remember how.
Don't you forget it (no, baby)
'cause you know I love you now.
Keep on being sweet and kind in the same old way
Keep on saying that you're mine, each and everyday
Now that you've won me
Now that you've got me
I hope our heartaches don't begin.
I hope my heart was not just a bet you had to win.
Keep on kissing me day and night.
Don't you ever change
Keep holding me tight, baby.
Don't you dare start acting strange
Now that you've won me
Now that you've got me
I felt it quite a while ago, but I had to say "no"
I wouldn't admit it to myself.
But I guess it's right that the truth comes to the light:
I'll admit, this is it, baby.
I'll admit, this is it
Now that I'm yours
I hope you keep me for you own
Don't misuse me and then leave me all alone
Keep on doing the things that you did when we first met
I hope you still remember them
I hope you don't forget
Now that you've won me.
Now that I"m yours
Now that you've got me.
Now that you've won me.
Now that I'm yours.
The Temptations' "Now That You've Won Me" is an emotional ballad which deals with the aftermath of falling in love. The lyrics are addressed to the lover who has just won the singer's heart. From the very first line, the singer hopes that the lover remembers how they won the heart of the singer. This could refer to the moments of bliss and love that the two may have spent together, which led to the singer's heart opening up to the lover.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses hope that their newfound love will not turn into heartbreak. The singer encourages the lover not to start acting strange and to keep on being sweet, kind and kissing the singer day and night. The singer also admits that they were once hesitant to accept love but realizes that they were always meant to be together.
At the end of the song, the singer reminds the lover of the things they did when they first met and hopes that they don't forget them. The overall message of the song can be interpreted as an appeal to the lover to continue to cherish the singer and their love for each other.
Overall, "Now That You've Won Me" is a song that expresses the hope, fear, and vulnerability that comes with falling in love. It encourages honesty, faithfulness, and commitment in the context of a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that you've won me
Since you've successfully gotten me to love you, I hope you'll remember to treat me right.
I hope that you'll remember how.
I hope you remember the effort it took to win me over and treat me accordingly.
Don't you forget it (no, baby)
Don't ever forget that I love you now and expect you to reciprocate.
'cause you know I love you now.
I'm emphasizing that I genuinely love you and expect the same in return.
Keep on being sweet and kind in the same old way
Keep up your actions that won me over in the first place, don't change.
Keep on saying that you're mine, each and everyday
Don't be afraid to show affection or hide our relationship, let the world know we're together.
Now that you've got me
Now that you've succeeded in capturing my love and attention.
I hope our heartaches don't begin.
I hope we don't start having problems now that we're together.
I hope my heart was not just a bet you had to win.
I hope you didn't just pursue me as a challenge or bet, but because you genuinely care for me.
Keep on kissing me day and night.
Show your affection for me regularly, don't hold back.
Don't you ever change
Don't change the qualities about you that drew me to you in the first place.
Keep holding me tight, baby.
Continue to hold me close and show physical affection.
Don't you dare start acting strange
Don't act differently or out of character, it could jeopardize our relationship.
I felt it quite a while ago, but I had to say "no"
I liked you for a while, but initially resisted your advances.
I wouldn't admit it to myself.
I was in denial or unsure of my feelings for you at first.
But I guess it's right that the truth comes to the light:
I acknowledge that being truthful about my feelings is important.
I'll admit, this is it, baby.
I'm confessing that you're the one for me, and our relationship is serious and committed.
Now that I'm yours
Now that I've given you my heart and commitment.
I hope you keep me for you own
I hope you keep our relationship exclusive and committed.
Don't misuse me and then leave me all alone
Don't use me for your own gain or interests and abandon me after getting what you wanted.
Keep on doing the things that you did when we first met
Continue to show the qualities, actions, and behaviors that made me fall in love with you.
I hope you still remember them
I hope you don't forget the things that made me fall in love with you.
Now that you've won me.
Now that you've succeeded in getting me to love you.
Now that I'm yours
Now that I've committed to being in a relationship with you.
Now that you've got me.
Now that you've captured my love and attention.
Now that you've won me.
Now that you've succeeded in getting me to love you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@reinaldogreen2079
so glad to have purchased that album "TEMPTATIONS WITH A LOT O"SOUL" when it came out in 1967. this is one hell of an album.
@brucescott4261
The Classic Five...BAR NONE!!!
@user-kn3vr2qu2m
TNR-vintage.Solid Gold, David did this sang the Hell out of this song and the background was awesome. Temptations Forever. 😊✌Kelsey West Philly
@seanthony7
I agree.
@vernonbrown2567
Sho you right Temptations forever since forever...
@jeffreyhall5785
@@vernonbrown2567 "don't you dare start acting strange."
@larryjefferson8524
This song was a part of my life when I was 18 and met my wife 53 years ago. David said what I felt inside and didn’t know how to put it out in my own words with the feeling.
Thanks Bro 😎 David and the Tempting Temptations!!!!
☝🏾❤️
@luvdruffin
Ruffin is the truth...!!
@robertvelez8485
Even though Marvin Gaye sang the original version of this song, David Ruffin makes it his own and more memorable!
@QueenBee-hk9xl
I like Marvin's version as well. David has a more gruffness in his voice like we women love Teddy P.