About The Song
“You Can’t Hurry Love” is a classic soul and pop song performed by The Supremes. Here are the details:
Title: You Can’t Hurry Love
Artist: The Supremes
Genre: Soul, Pop
Release Date: July 1966
Album: The Supremes A’ Go-Go (1966)
Songwriters: Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Eddie Holland
Key Themes: “You Can’t Hurry Love” is a song about the patience required in matters of love and relationships. The lyrics convey the wisdom that love takes time to develop and that rushing into it is not the solution. The song reflects a positive and optimistic message about the importance of waiting for the right person.
Musical Style: The song features the signature Motown sound with a catchy and upbeat melody. The Supremes’ harmonies are a standout feature, and the arrangement includes lively percussion, horns, and strings. The song’s infectious rhythm and energetic delivery contributed to its widespread appeal.
Cultural Impact: “You Can’t Hurry Love” became one of The Supremes’ most successful and recognizable hits. It reached the top of the charts and became an anthem for Motown and the girl group era. The song’s influence extends beyond its initial release, and it has been covered by various artists over the years.
Legacy: The song is celebrated as a classic in the Motown catalog and is often cited as one of The Supremes’ signature tunes. Its enduring popularity is evidenced by its continued presence on oldies radio stations and in compilations of classic pop and soul music. The iconic bassline and memorable chorus have contributed to the song’s lasting legacy.
“You Can’t Hurry Love” by The Supremes is a timeless and joyful celebration of love’s journey. Its catchy melody, upbeat arrangement, and positive message have made it a favorite among fans of Motown and classic pop music.
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Lyrics
“You Can’t Hurry Love”
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To ease my mind
I need to find, find someone to call mine
But mama saidYou can’t hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said love don’t come easy
It’s a game of give and takeYou can’t hurry love
No, you just have to wait
You got to trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
But how many heartaches
Must I stand before I find a love
To let me live again
Right now the only thing
That keeps me hangin’ on
When I feel my strength, yeah
It’s almost gone
I remember mama said:
You can’t hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said love don’t come easy
It’s a game of give and take
How long must I wait
How much more can I take
Before loneliness will cause my heart
Heart to break?
No I can’t bear to live my life alone
I grow impatient for a love to call my own
But when I feel that I, I can’t go on
These precious words keeps me hangin’ on
I remember mama said:
You can’t hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said love don’t come easy
It’s a game of give and take
You can’t hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
No, love, love don’t come easy
But I keep on waiting
Anticipating for that soft voice
To talk to me at night
For some tender arms
To hold me tight
I keep waiting
I keep on waiting
But it ain’t easy
It ain’t easy
But mama said:
You can’t hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said to trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
You can’t hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said love don’t come easy
It’s a game of give and take
[repeat and fade]