A Fork in the Road
The Miracles
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Beware Beware Beware Seems like love should be easier to bear But it's such a heavy load (A heavy load) Worldwide traveler, you ain't been nowhere Till you've traveled down love's road I know I may be just a stranger (Just a stranger) Lover, let me warn you there's the danger Of the fork in love's road Beware The danger is there Ho, ho, ho (Danger) One way is for those who go along That way tempts a girl like me Oh, but lovers don't try to make it on your own (Don't try it, don't try it, don't try it) You don't want the misery Oh, oh, why didn't I see the sign Ooh, ooh, before I left my love behind At the fork in love's road Beware The danger is there Ho, ho, ho If there is some thing that you don't see eye to eye (Eye to eye) You better think before you tell your love goodbye (Goodbye) ‘Cause your path may never cross again You make sure you take the same bend At the fork in love's road, baby Beware The danger is there Watch the fork in the road You better beware (The fork in the road) Beware (Beware) The danger's there (Beware) Woo, hoo, hoo (Beware) (The fork in the road) The fork in love's road (Beware) You better beware (Beware)
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: RONALD WHITE, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WARREN MOORE, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Band Formation"A Fork in the Road" is a song by The Miracles, a band in which Smokey Robinson served as the lead vocalist. The group was formed in 1955 and previously named The Five Chimes, changing their name to The Miracles in 1958.
|
Record LabelThe song was released under the Motown record label, which was instrumental in promoting the Motown sound - a style of soul music with a distinct pop influence.
|
Album InclusionThe song "A Fork in the Road" was a part of the album "Special Occasion" released in 1968.
|
SignificanceThis song held a unique significance as it was the last one featuring Smokey Robinson as the lead vocalist before he departed from the band in 1972.
|
Lyricists"A Fork in the Road" was composed by Smokey Robinson himself, along with fellow Miracles members, Pete Moore and Ronnie White.
|
GenreThe song falls under the category of Rhythm and Blues (R&B), which was a genre The Miracles helped popularize.
|
Chart PerformanceDespite its emotional significance, the song did not make a major impact on the music charts.
|
Motivational ThemeThe lyrics of the song “A Fork in The Road” holds a strong motivational theme, urging listeners to persist through hardships and to choose the right path when arriving at a 'fork in the road'.
|
LegacyEven after Robinson's departure, The Miracles continued to perform and succeed in the music industry, keeping hits like “A Fork in The Road” alive as a testament to their roots with Robinson.
|
Song Influence"A Fork in the Road" is one of the songs believed to have influenced the rise of the "quiet storm" musical sub-genre - a sub-genre of R&B that is characterized by its soft and emotive sound. This term was first used by a disc jockey in the mid-1970s who was a huge fan of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"A Fork in the Road Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/29437697/The+Miracles/A+Fork+in+the+Road>.
Discuss the A Fork in the Road Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In