The Supremes – You Can’t Hurry Love: A Timeless Anthem of Patience in Love
Ah, The Supremes. Those three celestial voices – Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson – continue to resonate with music lovers across generations. Among their treasure trove of hits, “You Can’t Hurry Love” stands out as a timeless anthem, a soulful declaration that love unfolds at its own pace.
Background
Released in 1966, the song marked a turning point in The Supremes’ career, showcasing their artistic evolution beyond the playful, teenage innocence of their earlier hits.
“You Can’t Hurry Love” stormed the charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming their seventh number-one single. This success cemented The Supremes’ status as superstars and solidified Motown Records’ position as a powerhouse in the music industry.
The song’s narrative explores a young woman’s longing for love, yet it advocates for patience.
The lyrics, penned by the legendary songwriting duo Holland-Dozier-Holland (Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland), capture the universal yearning for connection while acknowledging that true love cannot be rushed.
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Lyrics
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I need love, love to ease my mindI need to find, find someone to call mineBut mama said you can’t hurry loveNo you just have to waitShe said love don’t come easyIt’s a game of give and takeYou can’t hurry loveNo, you just have to waitYou gotta trust, give it timeNo matter how long it takesBut how many heartaches must I standBefore I find a love to let me live againRight now the only thing that keeps me hanging onWhen I feel my strength, yeah, it’s almost goneI remember mama saidNo, you just have to waitShe said love don’t come easyIt’s a game of give and takeHow long must I wait? How much more can I take?Before loneliness will ’cause my heart, heart to breakNo, I can’t bear to live my life aloneI grow impatient for a love to call my ownBut when I feel that I, I can’t go onThese precious words keeps me hanging onI remember mama said