Love Child (1968) - (as Diana Ross & The Supremes)

• Love Child
• Keep An Eye
• How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone
• Does Your Mama Know About Me
• Honey Bee (Keep On Stinging Me)
• Some Things You Never Get Used To
• He's My Sunny Boy
• You've Been So Wonderful To Me
• (Don't Break These) Chains Of Love
• You Ain't Livin' Till You're Lovin'
• I'll Set You Free
• Can't Shake It Loose 

Love Child lyrics - Diana Ross & The Supremes

Tenement slum

You think that I don't feel love

But what I feel for you is real love

In other's eyes I see reflected

A hurt, scorned, rejected

Love child, never meant to be

Love child, born in poverty

Love child, never meant to be

Love child, take a look at me

I started my life in an old, cold run down tenement slum

My father left, he never even married mom

I shared the guilt my mama knew

So afraid that others knew I had no name

This love we're contemplating

Is worth the pain of waiting

We'll only end up hating

The child we maybe creating

Love child, never meant to be

Love child, (scorned by) society

Love child, always second best

Love child, different from the rest

Mm, baby (hold on, hold on, just a little bit)

Mm, baby (hold on, hold on, just a little bit)

I started school, in a worn, torn dress that somebody threw out

I knew the way it felt, to always live in doubt

To be without the simple things

So afraid my friends would see the guilt in me

Don't think that I don't need you

Don't think I don't wanna please you

No child of mine 'll be bearing

The name of shame I've been wearing

Love child, love child, never quite as good

Afraid, ashamed, misunderstood

But I'll always love you

I'll always love you

I'll always love you

I'll always love you

I'll always love you

I'll always love you

Keep An Eye lyrics - Diana Ross

Keep an eye

Keep an eye

Keep an eye

On your close friend

Keep an eye

Keep an eye

Keep an eye

On your close friend

'Cause what you got that'll make you lose

And then turn around and step in your shoes

I say they'll turn around

And step in your shoes

I stood there numb

Watchin' my friend walk away

With my love on her arm

Oh, what she said was

"Sorry for what I had to do

But you see I love him just as much as you"

Keep an eye

Keep an eye

On your close friend

Keep an eye

Keep an eye

You better watch out

For your close friend

The devil's workshop is a busy place

On top of evil there's an innocent face

Oh, on top of evil he puts an innocent face

She was just like a spider

Only twice as smart

Kindness was a thread

She used to weave my world apart

There were three of us seen all over town

Now there's only two

Someone's missing guess who

Now I see how she schemed and

Worked her way in between

Planted seeds of mistrust

To make us fight unaware

Her comforting ways when I would cry

Shadowed the look of triumph in her eye

Just like a snake on the limb tree

A friend is an enemy you can see

'Cause what you got that'll make you lose

And then turn around and step in your shoes

I said they'll turn around

And step in your shoes

So you better keep an eye on your close friend

You better watch out for your close friend

Don't trust nobody

Don't trust nobody

Keep an eye on your close friend

Keep an eye

Don't trust nobody

Keep an eye on your close friend

You better watch out for your close friend

She was just like a spider

Only twice as smart

How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone lyrics - Diana Ross & The Supremes

How long has that evening train been gone

I wanna know

How long has that evening train been gone

I have a babe that was standing at the station

Waiting for a train

I ran to the door with my heart in my hand

(Heart in my hand)

And all my future plans

I've gotta catch him if I can

Is that express Mr. Station man

I woke up this mornin'

With a smile on my face

Feelin' that the world

The world was a beautiful place

How long has that evening train been gone

I want to know

How long has that evening train been gone

On a scrap of paper was the

Train arriving information

His room was empty and his closet's bare

And not a single shirt was hangin' there

How could the guy just up and leave me

What did I do that was so displeasing

Only yesterday he helped me type

He told me everything

Everything's gonna be alright

Oh, he said he loved me and he cried

Oh yeah, he said he loved me and he cried

Oh, yes he did now

There must be an explanation

Come on and move out the station

Can't you see that he's taking my world

And making me a sad sad girl

That's why I can't let go

That's why I gotta know

How long has that evening train been gone

I wanna know how long

Has the train been gone

Oh yeah, has that evening train been gone

Right now

Can't wait a minute longer

How long has that evening train been gone

Right now

Does Your Mama Know About Me lyrics - Diana Ross

(originally by Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers)

Does your mama know about me

Does she know just what I am

Will she turn her back on me

Or accept me as I am

And what about your dad

Did you think of what he'll say

Will he be understanding

Or does he think the usual way

Maybe I shouldn't worry

But I've been through this before

And I'd like to get things straight

Before I'm knocking on your door

Does your mama know about me

Does she know just what I am

If she says forget about me

Do you think you'll understand

And what about your friends

Do you care what people say

Will you accept the burdens

I know will surely come your way

Maybe I shouldn't worry

But I've been through this before

And I'd like to get things straight

Before I'm knocking on your door

Does your mama know about me

Does she know just what I am

Will she turn her back on me

Or accept me as I am

Oh, we've got to stand tall

Tumble or crawl

We've got to be strong

For a love that's so right

Can't be wrong

And everyday I see it grow

I don't wanna let it go

That's why I gotta know

Does your mama know about me

Does she know just what I am

Does your mama know about me

Does she know just what I am

Does your mama know about me

Does she know just what I am

Honey Bee (Keep On Stinging Me) lyrics - Diana Ross & The Supremes

Honey bee keep on stingin' me

Honey bee keep on stingin' me

When I first saw you standin' there

Temptation filled your smile

I had to hold on to my heart

But you were so persistent

You wore down my resistance, now

Honey bee you're such a part of me

Honey bee you stung the heart of me

Honey bee keep on stingin' me

Mmm

You started a fever burnin' deep inside of me

Since you stung me with your sweet love

My whole life is rearranged

My heart looks like love has changed

Honey bee you're such a part of me

Honey bee you stung the heart of me

Honey bee keep on stingin' me

Into my life like a breath of spring

Came your love like the sunshine

To stop the rain

Dried all my tears

Darlin' I've been blessed

With your honey sweet love

And I must confess

Our love's dear

Ooh baby

Honey bee keep on stingin' me

Honey bee keep on stingin' me

This taste of honey you're givin' me

Has sweetened all my bitterness

And finally pushed my fears aside

In return I'll send in your direction

All my sweet lovin' affection

Honey bee you're such a part of me

Honey bee you stung the heart of me

Honey bee keep on stingin' me

Honey bee you're such a part of me

Honey bee keep on stingin' me

Honey bee you stung the heart of me

Some Things You Never Get Used To lyrics - Diana Ross & The Supremes

Some things you never get used to

It's the same routine of getting up every morning

And putting on a smile

But underneath there's another person

Who can't find a reason to make living worthwhile

Ah, another day to get through

Without the love that once was mine

Sometimes I think my heartaches come to an end

And then something brings them all back again

Like wanting you and like having you

I'll never get used to

I've gotten used to not listing

For familiar sounds you used to make

Now I'm trying to get out of the habit

Of calling your name first thing when I awake

Look here !

It's like a child's first step

I have to learn to walk all, all over again

'Cause you were always there if I should fall

And now there's nobody else that I can call

It's like wanting you and not having you

I'll never get used to

Lost in a cloud

I think I caught a glimpse of you

Blindly I rush to touch your hand, huh!

To discover it's my mind

Playing tricks on me again

Tricks on me again

Some things you never get used to

Sometimes I think my heartaches come to an end

And then something brings them all back again

Like wanting you and like having you

I'll never get used to

It's wanting you and like having you

I'll never get used to

Look here !

Like wanting you and like having you

I'll never get used to

He's My Sunny Boy lyrics - Diana Ross & The Supremes

Oooh...Sunny boy

Now let me tell you how much good

You've done me boy

'Cause when I'm feeling alone

You give me plenty joy

Into each lives some rain must fall

But with you here

There's no rain at all

Sunny boy

Looks good in everything

From silk to corduroy

To see him I'd walk from Idaho to Illinois

(Or anywhere)

Do anything to be with him

My sunshine when the world is dim

It's sunny boy, sunny boy

My pride and joy

Sunny boy

Sunny boy

You made my life so sweet

It's just like honey, boy

And I love you so much till it ain't funny boy

My cloudy days have been declouded

Since you're here so keep on shining

Sunny boy, sunny boy

My pride and joy

Hey, sunny boy

My honey boy

Now only your sweet lovin' can give me joy

I'm trying to tell the world

That you're my sunny boy

You've Been So Wonderful To Me lyrics - Diana Ross & The Supremes

I believe in everything you do

My heart and soul goes out to you

This world was made for boys like you

You never made me cry

You never told me a lie

You've been wonderful to me

Ooh, so wonderful to me

Oh, yes you have

Wonderful, wonderful

You're wonderful and kind

You're forever gently on my mind

Even in my sleep I have wonderful dreams

You're always there speaking softly it seems

Telling me how much I mean to you

Oh, darling you're my dream come true

You're wonderful to me

So wonderful to me

Oh, yes you are

Some day I'll find the words to say

To let you know how much I appreciate

Your being true and loving me the way you do

There's a smile upon my heart

Knowing you'll never say you'll part

You've been so wonderful to me

So wonderful to me

Oh, yes you have

Wonderful

Wonderful to me

Wonderful

Oh, yes you have

Wonderful

You've been so wonderful

Wonderful

Oh, yes you have

(Don't Break These) Chains Of Love lyrics - Diana Ross & The Supremes

Please don't ever break these chains of love

You've wrapped around me

'Cause I've been so happy darling

Ever since the day you've bound me

So tighter, pull 'em tighter

Till I feel love's sweet pain

'Cause these chains of love

Keep me from going insane

Love, oh love sweet love

Comes but once in a lifetime

The only love I need is yours

And oh, darling, I hope you need mine

So tighter, pull 'em tighter

Till I feel love's sweet pain

'Cause these chains of love

Keep me from going insane

I felt so sure I could resist you

My mistake was the first time I kissed you

Now I'm caught in a web of my own making

My heart's full of love and it's yours for the taking

Ooh, take it, baby don't break it

Just like a thief in the night

You stole my heart away

But now that you stolen it darling

I've only got one thing to say

Tighter, pull 'em tighter

Till I feel love's sweet pain

'Cause these chains of love

Keep me from going insane

These chains of love

Tighter, tighter, tighter these chains

Chains of love

Baby, baby, baby these chains

Chains of love

Lock 'em up, lock 'em up, lock 'em up

Chains

You Ain't Livin' Till You're Lovin' lyrics - Diana Ross & The Supremes

You think you're so wayout

And you get all the action

But still you can't find no satisfaction

You specialize in playing the field

But now that the game

Has lost its appeal

Baby, try me

I'll make you see

You ain't livin' until you're lovin', babe

You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby

Ooh, until you fall, you ain't livin' at all

At all

You like to kiss and run

And think that's where it is

'Cause somebody told you

Love was heartache and tears

You won't take a chance

On nobody else

You think you can make it

All by yourself

Baby, try me

And I'll make you see

You ain't livin' until you're lovin', babe

You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby

Ooh, until you fall, you ain't livin' at all

At all

To be in love

I know it's not your ambition

So before you go

Think about my proposition

You may conquer the world

And be king of your throne

But you still ain't nobody, babe

When you're sittin' all alone

You ain't livin' until you're lovin', babe

You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby

Ooh, until you fall, you ain't livin' at all

At all

You ain't livin' until you're lovin', babe

You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby

You ain't livin'

Ooh, try me

You ain't livin'

Ooh, I'll make you see

You ain't livin'

Oh, yeah how sweet

You ain't livin'

I'll Set You Free lyrics - Diana Ross & The Supremes

Oh, baby life could be something wonderful

Wonderful

You keep me satisfied

I need you by my side

But you wanna leave today

Don't throw it all away

The tender love we knew

The tender love so true

The happiness we shared

Just knowin' someone cared

You're gonna need me

Like you needed me before

Need me, baby

Come back and close the door

Can't cool all my emotion

Can't cool all my devotion

Life could be something wonderful

I'll set you free

Something wonderful

I'll set you free

In your sweet caress

It's better than livin' a life of loneliness

Ooh I'm givin' you all I had to give

Each day made me proud to live

You took the best of me

If you don't want the rest of me

I'll set you free

Fine fine

I'll set you free

Fine fine

I don't want nobody who don't want me, ooh

You're gonna miss the love I've been givin'

You're gonna miss the life you've been livin'

You're gonna need me I know it

You're gonna want me

But I'll set you free, I'll set you free

Ooh, I'll set you free, I'll set you free

You don't care about me

Ooh, life could be something wonderful

Something wonderful

Here's a sweet caress

It's better than livin' a life of loneliness

You're gonna be lonely boy

Ooh I'm givin' you all I had to give

Each day made me proud to live

You took the best of me

If you don't want the rest of me

I'll set you free

I'll set you free

I'll set you free

Don't want nobody who don't want me

Yeah, you're gonna be lonely

You're gonna miss the love I've been givin'

You're gonna miss the life you've been livin'

You're gonna want me, baby I know it

You're gonna want me, but I'll set you free

I could be, oh baby, I could be

Oh baby, I could be

Anything I wanna be

As long as I know you're here with me

Can't Shake It Loose lyrics - Diana Ross & The Supremes

I'm into something

I can't shake it loose

I'm into something

I can't shake it loose

Stay away from him

Are the words I did not heed

Oh no, no, no

He's not just the one

He's an absolute need

Oh yeah yeah

I ignored the warnin'

That his kisses is a habit formin'

And ooh, I have no excuse

I'm into something

I can't shake it loose

I'm into something

I can't shake it loose

So good is his love

I can't do without, oh no

His sweet tender kiss has got me strung out

Oh yeah yeah, yeah yeah

But I love him in such a way

I'll never gonna try to get away

And oh, it just ain't no use

I'm into something

I can't shake it loose

I'm into something

I can't shake it loose

Yeah

But I love him in such a way

I'll never try to get away

And ooh, it just ain't no use

I'm into something

I can't shake it loose

I'm into something

I can't shake it loose

So good is his love

So sweet is his kiss

I just can't shake loose