Introduction to Ashford & Simpson – Found a Cure: A Dance Floor Anthem for Liberation
In the vibrant tapestry of 1970s soul and disco, Ashford & Simpson stand out as a dazzling duo. Their music, a potent blend of soulful vocals, infectious grooves, and socially conscious lyrics, resonated with audiences yearning for liberation and self-expression.
Among their most enduring hits, Found a Cure pulsates with an infectious energy, a sonic celebration of freedom that transcended the dance floor and became a cultural touchstone.
Background
Released in 1979 on their album Stay Free, “Found a Cure” marked a pivotal moment in Ashford & Simpson’s career.
The song rocketed to number one on the Billboard Dance chart for two weeks, becoming an instant classic within the discotheque community.
The song’s narrative is open to interpretation, but it undoubtedly evokes a sense of liberation and empowerment.
Ashford’s powerful vocals declare having “found a cure,” a metaphor for breaking free from societal constraints and embracing a life of joy and self-discovery.
The lyrics, co-written by Ashford and Valerie Simpson, are laced with playful ambiguity, leaving space for listeners to project their own experiences onto the song’s message.
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Lyrics
🎵 Let’s sing along with the lyrics! 🎤
Found a cureOoh, for your heartacheBefore you wakeBefore you wakeDon’t take no medicineTake a little of thisIt worked for meAnd it can’t missFound a cure, oh, try itIt’s by far better thanAny kind of medicine‘Cause it’ll takeAway the tearsAnd that ain’t all you getWhatever it isLove will fix itFound a cureFound a cureFound aOoh, for lonelinessI promise thisI promise thisFor all your hopes andAll your empty dreamsComing at youIs a sure thingFound a cure, oh, try itIt’s by far better thanAny kind of medicine‘Cause it’ll takeAway the painAnd here’s the big surpriseWhenever it rainsYou’ll have blue skiesFound a cure, telling youFound a cure, found a cureOoh, love will fix itOoh, love will fix itOoh, love will fix itOoh, love will fix itFound a cure, oh, try itIt’s by far better thanAny kind of medicine‘Cause it’ll takeAway the tearsAnd that ain’t all you getWhatever it isLove will fix itFound a cure, telling youFound a cure, right away nowFound aOoh, love will fix itFound a cureGonna be goodGood, good to to youOoh, love will fix itFound a cureFix it alrightOoh, love will fix itOoh, love will fix itFound a cureOoh, love will fix it.