Now That We Found Love
Third World
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Now that we found love what are we gonna do with it? Now that we found love what are we gonna do with it? Make natty shook, make natty shook Make natty shook, make natty shook Make natty shook, shook, shook, shook all over the place I say, come on, baby, when the music's playin' I wanna see you dance, dance, dance Come on, baby Said, when the music's playin' I wanna see you dance, get up and dance Move yeah, I said move, yeah I said come on, baby Let me show you what a, what a man can do I said music, whoa, yeah It's there sewn into my soul Moving all day long (to the rhythm doop doop doo-doo-day) Now that we found love what are we gonna do with it? (What are we gonna do tell me, tell me what are we gonna do with love?) Now that we found love what are we gonna do with it? Let's give love a try Let Jah control, control your destiny We owe it to ourselves, yes, we do To live happy, eternally Sweet love is what we've been searchin' for And love is what we're lookin' for Yeah, now that I've got it right here in my hand I'm gonna spread it all over the land Now Now that we found love what are we gonna do with it? Now that we found love what are we gonna do with it? Now that we found love what are we gonna do with it? You've got to forgive and forget Let hate, let hate be your enemy Bow to the Lord And only love will set your spirit free Whoa, love is what we've been searchin' for And sweet love is what we're lookin' for Now that I got it right here in my hand We're gonna share it all over the land Now that we found love tell me what we gonna do with it? I really like to know, whoa, tell me now Now that we found love what are we gonna do with it? Now that we found love what are we gonna do with it? Now that we found love what are we gonna do with it? Now that we found love what are we gonna do with it?
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Written by: Kenneth Gamble, Leon A. Huff, Dwight Myers, LEON HUFF, KENNY GAMBLE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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5 facts about this song
About the Song Itself"Now That We Found Love" is a reggae-influenced R&B and dance-pop song.
- The song is recognizably upbeat and energetic, with a catchy and infectious melody that's ideal for dancing.
- It contains a powerful chorus and lyrics that talks about the excitement and potential of newfound love.
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The O'Jays VersusOriginally, the song was written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff for The O'Jays.
- The O'Jays released this tune in the year 1973, it being a part of the soundtrack for the film "Save the Children".
- Despite being the original version, The O'Jays' rendition of the song is less known today compared to Third World and Heavy D's covers.
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Third World's TakeIn 1978, the reggae band Third World covered the song, which is arguably the most widely-recognized version.
- Third World's version reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and number 47 in the US Billboard Hot 100.
- It was the band's biggest hit and is still considered a classic among reggae music lovers.
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Heavy D's RevivalIn 1991, a decade later, the late American rapper Heavy D released a cover of "Now That We Found Love", featuring Aaron Hall.
- Heavy D's version was a global hit, reaching to the top 10 in the US, UK, and several other countries.
- It was included in his album “Peaceful Journey” and was one of the most successful singles of his career.
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The Song in Media"Now That We Found Love" has been used in multiple movies and TV shows due to its energetic and catchy rhythm.
- Most notably, it was featured in one of the key dance scenes in the 1998 film "Bride of Chucky".
- The song was also sampled by various artists over the years, including a 2009 single by German DJ Shaggy.
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