Your Unchanging Love
Marvin Gaye
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I'm gonna hold on (hold on) Hold on (hold on)to your unchanging love I'm gonna hold on (hold on) Hold on (hold on) to your unchanging love I need ya baby Baby, I need you right now Darling there comes a time in everybody's life They may learn as I've learned That being loved is more important Than paintin' the town Morning, noon and night 'Cause night life may have bright lights But I've learned in time they go dim But your love and tender arms I can always come home to them And I'm gonna hold on(hold on) Hold on(hold on) to your unchanging love I'm gonna hold on(hold on) Hold on to your unchanging love I need ya baby Baby I need you right now I used to have more friends that I can count But now all of my so called friends are gone Since I lost everything in my bank account Darling I'm tired of running 'round So in your arms I'm gonna settle down 'Cause if I don't have a dime I know your love is mine And I'm gonna hold on (hold on) Hold on (hold on)to your unchanging love Hey, so I'll hold on,(hold on) hold on to (hold on) Your unchanging love I need ya baby Baby, I need you right now Darling, everybody needs somebody too I need you, I know now Nobody really loves me Honey, honey, honey The way you do One more thing I've changed girls in my life As often as I changed my suit Only to learn the only true happiness Is being, honey, being loved by you That's why I'm gonna hold on (hold on) Hold on (hold on)to your unchanging love I'm gonna hold (hold on) on baby to your unchanging love
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Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Your Unchanging Love" was produced by the famous songwriting duo Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier, who were prominent figures in the Motown music scene.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in July 1967 as a single, and it was part of Marvin Gaye's eighth studio album, "In The Groove."
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Chart Performance"Your Unchanging Love" peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 7 on the R&B Singles chart.
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Song InterpretationThe track is a classic Motown style love song, where Gaye expresses his gratitude and love for someone who has remained constant and loving despite his faults and failings.
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Historical Significance"Your Unchanging Love" was one of Gaye's last performances in the traditional Motown style before transitioning to his more politically conscious and personal work, which he would begin in the late 60s and early 70s.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by the legendary Motown songwriting team of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Edward Holland Jr., also known as Holland-Dozier-Holland (H-D-H).
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Backup VocalsThe backing vocals in this song were provided by The Andantes, a prolific female session group at Motown.
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LegacyThough not as renowned as some of his bigger hits, "Your Unchanging Love" remains a respected and timeless piece of Marvin Gaye's extensive discography.
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InstrumentationThe distinct Motown sound in "Your Unchanging Love" featured a full rhythm section, brass and string sections, and vocal harmonies, which was characteristic of Motown recordings of that time.
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Marvin Gaye's CareerAt the time of the release of "Your Unchanging Love," Marvin Gaye had already secured his reputation as one of the leading artists in the Motown label with several hit singles.
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