Marvin gaye when did you stop loving me lyrics
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You say you love me with all your heart If you ever loved me will all of your heart You'd never take a million dollars to part I really tried, you know I tried, oh baby Although we tried, all of those promises was nothin' but lies I really tried, you know how I really tried, we really lied, didn't we baby? When did you stop loving me? I mean...
if you think back about what you really said, what it's all about, honor, loving and
obeying until death do us part and all.
Didn't I love you good and try to take care of you?
Make you pay, for leaving you, my fine, is to pay forever So if a fresh new love comes in, I won´t say those words again Instead I'll say I'll try to love and protect you With all my heart as long as you want me to baby Ooo if I love again I´m gonna try a new way this time Memories of the things we did, some we´re proud of, some we hid So when two people have to part, sometimes it makes them stronger Do you remember all of the bullshit, baby?
However, over the years, it has been recognized as a seminal work in the soul and funk genres.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You" are introspective, heartfelt, and raw, reflecting Gaye's mental state during his divorce and the associated pain, resentment, and confusion.
Musical Style
Musically, the song is a blend of soul and funk, featuring a smooth rhythm, soulful guitars, a floating synthesizer, and astounding vocal harmonies that highlight Gaye's unique voice.
Sampled
"When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You" has been sampled by numerous artists in their songs, including EPMD, Mos Def, and MF DOOM.
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Writer(s): Marvin P Gaye
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Written by: Marvin P Gaye
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10 facts about this song
Recording and Release"When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You" is a song by American soul singer Marvin Gaye, released in 1978. |
AlbumThis song is one of the tracks from Gaye's album, "Here, My Dear." |
InspirationThe album, including this song, was inspired by Gaye's tumultuous divorce from his first wife, Anna Gordy Gaye, and he reportedly used the album as a means of articulating his feelings and perspective about the end of their relationship. |
Recurring Theme"When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You" is one of the recurring themes in the album, appearing thrice in different forms: an instrumental, a reprise, and this full-length vocal version. |
Song LengthWith a total duration of nearly six minutes, this song is one of the longest on "Here, My Dear." |
Critical ReceptionThe song, like the album itself, initially received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics noting its confessional and poignant nature. I mean... if you think back about what you really said, you know, about, honor and loving and obeying till death do us part and all. I will never leave your mind If you don't honor what And on top of that you have scandalized my name What I can´t understand is if you love me How could you turn me into the police? But it shouldn't be that way, it should...it PDF Playlist When did you stop loving me? When did I stop loving you? "When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You" lyricsMarvin Gaye Lyrics"When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You"You know, when you say your marriage vows, they're supposed to be for real. When did I stop loving you? No, you still want me standing by your side should, it shouldn't be lies because it turns out to be lies. Make you pay, for leaving you, my fine, is to pay forever So if a fresh new love comes in, I won't say those words again Instead I'll say I'll try to love and protect you With all my heart as long as you want me to baby Ooo if I love again I'm gonna try a new way this time Memories of the things we did; some we're proud of, some we hid So when two people have to part, sometimes it makes them stronger Do you remember all of the bullshit, baby? You say you love me with all your heart If you ever loved me will all of your heart You'd never take a million dollars to part I really tried, you know I tried, oh baby Although we tried, all of those promises was nothin' but lies I really tried, you know how I really tried, we really lied, didn't we baby? And on top of that you have scandalized my name What I can't understand is if you love me How could you turn me into the police? Didn't I love you good and try to take care of you? Best that I could You were so divine And your love was like mellow wine Pains of love, miles of tears, Enough to last me for my lifetime Broken hearts last for years, soon break away to the noonday sunshine One thing I can promise, friend: I'll never be back again But I'm not really bitter babe I wish you all the luck and all the love in the world, good love in the world (good luck in the world) But I know you'll never be satisfied No, you still want me standin' by your side Memories haunt you all the time, I will never leave your mind Got judgement on your side; you've said bad things and you've lied Still I remember some of the good things baby Like love after dark and picnics in parks Those are the days I'll not forget in my life I'd rather remember, remember the joy we shared babe I'd rather remember all the fun we had All I ever really wanted was to love you and treat you right All we did was fuss and fight It don't matter baby, take a lesson from them all I never thought I'd see the day when you'd put me through what you put me through You tried your best, you say I gave you no rest [repeat and fade]: When did you stop loving me? For leaving you, my fine is to pay forever |