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.
The Further You Look The Less You See
The Temptations Lyrics
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Many a man has gone astray
Searching for the treasures of a love that's true
I'm hoping that my treasure can be you
Cause I believe, I believe
The further you look
Show love now
I'm hoping you'd be the treasure meant for me
I've seen men carry their hopes from town to town
Trying to track lost treasures down
Some find true love before their hopes are gone
Others lose hope and they have to --yes, now -- move on
And I can hear them say as they go down
The further you look,
You better know that
The less you see
So I'm hoping you'd be the treasure meant for me
Oh oh oh oh
Travel, traveling on
Wondering if they've done something wrong
Moving on becoming a rover
But if you'll be mine, my searching is all over because now
The further you look,
Show love now
The less you see
I'm hoping you'll be the treasure meant for me
And I know, I know, I know
The further you look,
the less you're gonna see
so I'm hoping you'd be the treasure meant for me
And I believe, I believe right now
The further you look,
the less you're gonna see
so I'm hoping you'll be the treasure meant for me
The Temptations’ “The Further You Look The Less You See” is a song about searching for true love. The lyrics tell the story of many men who have gone astray looking for the treasures of a love that’s true. They have traveled from town to town trying to track down lost treasures only to find disappointment. However, the singer has hope that his treasure can be found in his love interest. He believes that the further you look, the less you see, and he’s hoping that his love will be the one that he’s seeking.
The song seems to be a warning to those who are searching for love. The more you look for something, the less likely you are to find it. It suggests that we should not go looking for love, but allow it to find us naturally. This is something that many people can relate to, as the search for true love can be a difficult and frustrating journey.
Overall, the song is a timeless classic that highlights the importance of patience and faith in finding true love. It is a testament to the enduring power of love and the hope that it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Many a man has gone away
Countless individuals have left in pursuit of their hearts' desires
Many a man has gone astray
Some of these individuals have lost their way
Searching for the treasures of a love that's true
These people are searching for genuine love
I'm hoping that my treasure can be you
The artist wants the person they're addressing to be their partner
Cause I believe, I believe
The artist has faith that they'll find true love
The further you look
The more one searches for something
Show love now
Express affection at present
The less you see
The more difficult it becomes to find the desired item
I'm hoping you'd be the treasure meant for me
The artist wants the person they're addressing to be their true love
I've seen men carry their hopes from town to town
The artist has observed numerous individuals travel in search of their desires
Trying to track lost treasures down
These individuals are attempting to locate lost items
Some find true love before their hopes are gone
A few people discover genuine love prior to losing hope
Others lose hope and they have to --yes, now -- move on
However, some individuals lose faith, and as a result, they must continue their journey
And I can hear them say as they go down
As these people continue their search, the singer can imagine them expressing the following words
You better know that
You should know that
Oh oh oh oh
Vocals only, no meaning
Travel, traveling on
Continuing to move forward
Wondering if they've done something wrong
Doubting their search or actions
Moving on becoming a rover
Continuing to search as a wanderer
But if you'll be mine, my searching is all over because now
If the person they're addressing becomes their partner, their search is complete
And I know, I know, I know
The artist is confident in their beliefs
The further you look,
The more one searches for something
the less you're gonna see
Finding the desired item becomes more difficult the more you search
so I'm hoping you'd be the treasure meant for me
The artist wants the person they're addressing to be their true love
And I believe, I believe right now
The singer currently believes in true love
so I'm hoping you'll be the treasure meant for me
The singer wants the person they're addressing to be their true love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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