Message In Our Music

The O'Jays

About Message In Our Music

"Message In Our Music" was a hit song for the R&B vocal group The O'Jays in 1976 from their album, Message in the Music. Written by famed songwriters Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, it spent a week at number one on the R&B singles chart in October, 1976, and peaked at number forty-nine on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.


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We got a message in our music
We got a message in our music
There's a message in my song
So hum along and sing along

We got a message in our music
We got a message in our music
There's a message in our song
So open your ears and listen here

'Cause we gonna talk about all the things
That's been goin down
(Goin down, goin down)
Get your information
From this means of communication
(Communication)

We got, we got it, we got it, a message in our music
We got a message in our music
There's a message in our song
So understand while you dance

'Cause were gonna talk about the situation
Of my nations over the world
(Nation, nation)
Try and make you see
Things ain't like they're supposed to be
(Supposed to be)

We got, we got it, we got it, a message in our music
We got a message in our music
There's a message in our song
So open your ears and listen here

We wanna look around
In our neighborhoods
(Neighborhoods, neighborhoods)
Get your information
From this means of communication
(Communication)

Well, well

So hum along and sing along
Sing, sing, sing, y'all, like y'all wanna
Don't y'all wanna

Cause we got the, we got the
(Message in our music)
Got it, we got it
(Message in our music)

Dig it, y'all, dig it
(Message in our music)
Get it, go get it
(Message in our music)

Open your ears and listen here
And hum along and sing a song
Understand while you dance
Come on, y'all

Clap your hands, clap your hands
Woo, woo, woo
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Woo, woo, woo

Clap your hands, clap your hands
Woo, woo, woo
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Woo, woo, woo

Message in our music
Message in our music
Message in our music

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The O'Jays

The O'Jays are an American R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in 1958 and originally consisting of Eddie Levert (born June 16, 1942), Walter Williams (born August 25, 1943), William Powell (January 20, 1942 – May 26, 1977), Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. The O'Jays made their first chart appearance with "Lonely Drifter" in 1963, but reached their greatest level of success once Gamble & Huff, a team of producers and songwriters, signed them to their Philadelphia International label in 1972. With Gamble & Huff, the O'Jays (now a trio after the departure of Isles and Massey) emerged at the forefront of Philadelphia soul with "Back Stabbers" (1972), and topped the Billboard Hot 100 the following year with "Love Train". Numerous other hits followed thro… more »

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Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Message in Our Music" is a soul song by The O'Jays, one of the most popular R&B groups from the 70's era.
Release Year
The song was released in 1976 as the lead single from the album of the same name.
Songwriters
The song was written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, both founders of Philadelphia International Records.
Chart Success
"Message in Our Music" reached number one on the R&B chart and number 49 on the pop chart.
Producer
The song was produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, making it one of the classic tracks from the Philadelphia soul genre.
Album Success
The album on which "Message in Our Music" appears was a commercial success for The O'Jays, reaching number six on the R&B albums chart in 1976.
Music Elements
The song features lush orchestration, a hallmark of the Philadelphia soul sound, combined with socially-conscious lyrics.
Legacy
The song remains one of The O'Jays' best-loved tracks and a staple of classic soul playlists.
Covers and Samples
"Message in Our Music" has been sampled by numerous artists, including Will Smith for his 1997 single "Just Cruisin'".
Song Meaning
The lyrics of "Message in Our Music" carry a social commentary, advocating for unity and change in society, which was a recurring theme in the music of The O'Jays.

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