David Ruffin – Just Let Me Hold You for a Night: A Soulful Plea for Connection
David Ruffin, a towering figure in the annals of soul music, possessed a voice that could both soar with power and resonate with raw vulnerability. Among his treasure trove of soul classics, “Just Let Me Hold You for a Night” stands out as a poignant ballad that lays bare the yearning for connection and solace.
Background
Released in 1977 on the album In My Stride, the song marked a period of artistic reinvention for Ruffin, showcasing a depth of emotion that resonated deeply with listeners.
“Just Let Me Hold You for a Night” unfolds with a melancholic beauty, the opening notes played on harmonica setting the stage for Ruffin’s impassioned delivery.
The lyrics, penned by Charles Harrison and J. Kipps, delve into the complexities of love and loneliness.
The protagonist grapples with a sense of disillusionment, acknowledging the difficulty of discerning genuine affection in a world rife with emotional manipulation.
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Lyrics
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if you let meou ouMake it alrightAl i know i can(Make it alright)if you let me babyOu, umMake it alrightJust let me hold you, for a nightI swear i’ll make, everything alrightmake it alright (if i can hold you)ouMake it alright(everything will be alright)ouI know that it’s not easy ,and sometimes you get confusedAh don’t you babyIt’s hard to tell if you being lovedif you are being loved (repeat) or just being usedOu BabyIf you let me hold you for a just one nightJust let me hold you for a night, I swear i’ll make..Ow, BabyAll BabyI know i can if you let meMake it alrightListen, Listen, I know it must seem likenoone, noone, noone, noone is trying to be real(Take a look around baby)o but baby ou don’t get discouraged(Ah)Cause i know, i know just how you feelJust let me, just let me ,(just let me hold you for a night)If you let me hold you babyI swear i’ll make, Ou Ou, everything alright(Make it alright)If you give me a chance, Ou, if you let me hold you for just one night(Make it alright)I know i can baby, i can make it alrightOh(i can make it alright)Don’t get dis couraged(AH)I know just how you feel(Make it alright)I want you to know that i’m for real, wooMake it alrightSo hard to tell if you’ll been love sometimesMake it alright