Gladys Knight & The Pips – Taste of Bitter Love

Gladys Knight & The Pips – Taste of Bitter Love: A Soulful Ballad of Love’s Enduring Bittersweetness

In the realm of soul music, Gladys Knight & The Pips stand as a towering trio, their voices intertwining to create a tapestry of rich harmonies that have captivated listeners for decades. Among their vast repertoire, “Taste of Bitter Love” holds a special place, a poignant ballad that captures the bittersweetness of a love that has lost its sweetness.

Background

Released in 1980, “Taste of Bitter Love” marked a turning point in Gladys Knight & The Pips’ career, showcasing their ability to deliver soulful ballads with the same power and intensity as their upbeat R&B anthems. The song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Billboard R&B Singles chart, cementing its status as a soul classic.

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Beyond its commercial success, “Taste of Bitter Love” has garnered critical acclaim for its evocative lyrics, beautiful melody, and Knight’s powerful vocals. The song has been praised for its ability to capture the universal themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of hope, making it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners of all ages.

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Lyrics

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taste of bitter love I can’t feel for you
or tell you what to do
it’s something you’ve got to understand
(it’s out of my hand)
sorry won’t do
or begging please
it won’t be through with you
until you’re on your knees

you feel like crying
you feel like dying
sorry this time it’s not the sweet wine

taste of bitter love,
that’s what you got,
taste of bitter love,
that’s what you got.

’till now your life’s
been sugar and spice
cloudy days were something
you never knew
(lucky you)