Ashford & Simpson – Solid: A Soulful Testament to Enduring Love
In the landscape of American soul music, the husband-and-wife duo of Ashford & Simpson stands as a towering presence. With their impeccable songwriting and captivating vocals, they etched an indelible mark on the genre throughout the latter half of the 20th century.
Among their vast collection of hits, “Solid”, released in 1984, stands as a timeless classic – a soulful ballad that captures the essence of enduring love amidst life’s inevitable challenges.
Background
“Solid” marked a turning point in Ashford & Simpson’s career. Released on their eleventh studio album of the same name, it became their biggest hit as performers.
The song ascended to the top spot on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and peaked at number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, solidifying their status as soul music icons.
The song’s narrative unfolds as a heartfelt plea from one lover to another. Ashford & Simpson, known for their personal and collaborative songwriting approach, penned lyrics that resonate with a universal yearning for unwavering commitment.
The song’s protagonist expresses a deep-seated love and a desperate hope for the relationship’s solidity in the face of potential storms.
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Lyrics
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And for love’s sake, each mistakeAh, you forgaveAnd soon both of us learned to trustNot run away, it was no time to playWe build it up and build it up and build it upAnd now it’s solidSolid as a rockThat’s what this love isThat’s what we’ve got, ohSolid, solid as a rockAnd nothing’s changed itThe thrill is still hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hotOh, you didn’t turn awayWhen the sky went graySomehow we managedWe had to stick together (oh, oh)You didn’t bat an eyeWhen I made you cryWe knew down the lineWe would make it better (oh, oh)And for love’s sake, each mistakeAh, you forgaveAnd soon both of us learned to trustNot run away, it was no time to playWe build it up and build it up and build it upAnd now it’s solidSolid as a rockThat’s what this love is (oh, oh)That’s what we’ve got (oh)Yes, it is