Life Is for Learning
Marvin Gaye
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Oh, oh my darling Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah The artist pays the price So you won't have to pay If only we would listen To what they have to say There are songs from wisdom There are songs from satan There are songs from lovin' And there are songs from hatin' There are songs from lust And there are songs from pain Some songs were done by chosen men Some from men, insane Groove, baby, groove on the light, one time Groove, baby, on the right Dance, baby, to the light this time Dance sugar, on the right side Groove, baby, groove on the light this time Groove, baby, on the right side Dance, baby, to the light, lookin' good Dance, baby, to the light Some songs will show which way to go If only you would listen Bad songs that turn you on Show you how much is missing Songs we're meant to listen to You're checkin' out the best Good songs were sent to men from God Help us pass the test Life is for learning And the purpose is joinin' up With the love of thousand bodies needed But your soul is never destroyed Your love, darling, this is all we desire And all they want is a little understanding, yeah Sometimes a song can prophesize a warning from the Master To make your soul listen to, make your learnin' faster The Devil have his special plan To make hot songs for sinners Thank God we'll turn it around And make good songs for winners Ay, did you know Some songs can corrupt your flesh to dust The only song you should live Are songs that you can trust The artist pays the price
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Written by: MARVIN P GAYE
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10 facts about this song
Song History"Life is For Learning" is a track from Marvin Gaye's 13th studio album "In our Lifetime?". The album was released on January 15, 1981.
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Artist ContributionThe song was co-written by Marvin Gaye and Anna Gaye, who Marvin was previously married to.
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Album ReviewsThe album "In Our Lifetime?" where the song belongs, didn't achieve the same commercial success as Marvin Gaye's prior projects. However, it still received positive reviews from critics.
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Song LyricsThe song "Life is For Learning" touches upon the topics of self-improvement, education and learning from life's experiences.
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Recording PeriodThe album "In Our Lifetime?", which includes the track "Life is For Learning", was recorded during a turbulent period in Marvin Gaye's life.
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Artist BackgroundMarvin Gaye, known for his soulful and socially conscious music, has often incorporated personal and introspective themes into his songs like in "Life is For Learning".
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Production TriviaControversially, the album "In our Lifetime?", containing "Life is For Learning", was released by Motown without Marvin Gaye's final approval.
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Unique TraitsUnlike some of Marvin Gaye's previous works, "Life is for Learning" provides a more upbeat and optimistic viewpoint, aligning with the album’s overall theme of love and understanding.
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Musical StyleThe song "Life is For Learning" displays Marvin Gaye's eccentric and unique style of mixing soul music with elements of funk and disco.
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Subsequent ReleasesThe song "Life is For Learning" has been included in Marvin Gaye's compilation albums and reissues post the initial release of "In Our Lifetime?".
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