“You Can’t Hurry Love” is a classic song recorded by The Supremes in 1966. Written and produced by the Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team, the song became one of The Supremes’ most successful and recognizable hits.
About The Song
In “You Can’t Hurry Love,” the lyrics convey a message about the importance of patience in matters of love. The protagonist of the song reflects on the advice she received from her mother, emphasizing that true love takes time and can’t be rushed. The catchy and upbeat melody, coupled with the Supremes’ harmonious vocals, contributed to the song’s popularity.
Released as a single, “You Can’t Hurry Love” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the group’s seventh number-one single in the United States. The song’s success showcased The Supremes’ crossover appeal and solidified their status as one of the leading Motown acts of the 1960s.
“You Can’t Hurry Love” has since become a timeless classic and is often regarded as one of The Supremes’ signature songs. Its enduring popularity has led to numerous cover versions by various artists over the years, attesting to the song’s lasting impact on popular music.
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I need love, love to ease my mind
I need to find, find someone to call mine
But mama said you can’t hurry love
No you just have to wait
She said love don’t come easy
It’s a game of give and take
You can’t hurry love
No, you just have to wait
You gotta trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
But how many heartaches must I stand
Before I find a love to let me live again
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on
When I feel my strength, yeah, it’s almost gone
I remember mama said
No, you just have to wait
She said love don’t come easy
It’s a game of give and take
How long must I wait? How much more can I take?
Before loneliness will ’cause my heart, heart to break
No, I can’t bear to live my life alone
I grow impatient for a love to call my own
But when I feel that I, I can’t go on
These precious words keeps me hanging on
I remember mama said
No, you just have to wait
She said love don’t come easy
It’s a game of give and take
You can’t hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes (gotta wait)
No love, love don’t come easy
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
Soft voice to talk to me at night
For some tender arms to hold me tight
I keep waiting, I keep on waiting (give and take)
But it ain’t easy, it ain’t easy when mama said
You can’t hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
You can’t hurry love
No, you just have to wait
She said love don’t come easy
It’s a game of give and take
You can’t hurry love
No, you just have to wait
Mama said just give it time