Introduction to “Where Did Our Love Go” by Diana Ross & The Supremes
Diana Ross & The Supremes were an iconic American female vocal group who dominated the pop charts in the 1960s.
Their harmonies were a defining sound of the era, and their songs continue to resonate with audiences today. One of their most beloved hits is “Where Did Our Love Go”, a timeless classic that showcases the group’s vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Background
Released in 1964 as the lead single from their album Meet the Supremes, “Where Did Our Love Go” quickly climbed the charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song’s catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics about a lost love resonated with listeners of all ages.
The song begins with a haunting instrumental introduction, setting the stage for the emotional turmoil to come. Ross’s lead vocals are both powerful and vulnerable, conveying the pain of heartbreak.
The Supremes’ harmonies add a layer of complexity and richness to the song, creating a truly unforgettable listening experience.
The lyrics of “Where Did Our Love Go” explore themes of love, loss, and longing. The narrator expresses confusion and sadness over the sudden end of a relationship.
The lines “Where did our love go? I’m alone and I don’t know why” capture the universal experience of heartbreak.
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Lyrics
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Baby, babyBaby don’t leave meOoh, please don’t leave meAll by myselfI’ve got this burnin’, burninYearnin’ feelin’ inside meOoh, deep inside meAnd it hurts so badYou came into my heart (Baby, baby)So tenderly (Where did our love go?)With a burning love (Baby, baby)That stings like a bee (Baby, baby)(Ooh baby, baby)Now that I surrender (Baby, baby)So helplessly (Where did our love go?)You now wanna leave (Baby, baby)Ooh, you wanna leave me (Baby, baby)Ooh, baby, baby (Baby, baby)Where did our love go?Ooh, don’t you want me? (Baby, baby)Don’t you want me no more? (Baby, baby)Ooh, baby (Ooh baby, baby)Baby, babyWhere did our love go?And all of your promisses (Baby, baby)Of a love forever more (Baby, baby)(Ooh baby, baby)I’ve got this burnin’, burnin’ (Baby, baby)Yearnin’ feelin’ inside me (Where did our love go?)Ooh, deep inside me (Baby, baby)And it hurts so bad (Baby, baby)(Ooh baby, baby)Before you won my heart (Baby, baby)You were a perfect guy (Where did our love go?)But now that you got me (Baby, baby)You wanna leave me behind (Baby, baby)