Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
Diana Ross
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Do you know where you're going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to, do you know? Do you get what you're hoping for? When you look behind you there's no open door. What are you hoping for, do you know? Once we were standing still in time, Chasing the fantasies that filled our minds. And you knew how I loved you but my spirit was free, Laughing at the questions that you once asked of me. Do you know where you're going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to, do you know? Now looking back at all we planned, We let so many dreams just slip through our hands. Why must we wait so long before we see How sad the answers to those questions can be? Do you know where you're going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to, do you know? Do you get what you're hoping for? When you look behind you there's no open door.
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Written by: Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" is the title song and theme for the 1975 film "Mahogany," which starred Diana Ross.
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CompositionThis legendary song was composed by Michael Masser, a prolific pop song composer, and lyricist Gerry Goffin.
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Chart SuccessThe single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in January 1976.
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Film SuccessThe song featured prominently in the film's story, boosting the film's popularity and contributing to its commercial success.
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Oscar Nomination"Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1976.
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Gold StatusIt was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over one million copies.
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Cover VersionsThis song has been covered by many artists, including Mariah Carey, who included her version on the international release of her album "#1's" in 1998.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are about seeking one's purpose in life and figuring out the right path to follow--a common struggle for many people, making the song widely relatable.
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Billboard Adult Contemporary ChartThe song also topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in the U.S for one week in 1976.
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Grammy AwardsThough the song did not win the Academy Award, Diana Ross's performance received a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female at the 18th Grammy Awards in 1976.
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