Now That We Found Love
The O'Jays
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Now that we found found love What are we gonna do with it. Now that we found found love What are we gonna do with it. One two, tell me what you got Let me slip my quarters inside your slot to hit the jackpot Rev me up Rev me up My little buttercup We can tug sheets snuggle up and get stuck Believe it or not Here comes the brother with glow A strugglin', Bubblin' overweight lover hurt prone So what's it gonna be Me or the TV Now let me take time to set your mind and your body free So why don't you just stretch Stretch for a sec. Shake me, Shake me Baby Baby bake me No need to fake here I am Come on and take me Wind your body Baby move your body I see you slip sliding Come on now do it hottie I'm not quite sure as to what is going down But I'm feeling Hunky Dory 'bout this thing that I found Now that we found found love What are we gonna do with it. Now that we found found love What are we gonna do with it. I dig the way you wiggle You don't jiggle Once you jiggle So hand over your love Cause it's heavier Than it'll Move like a Mover Sye wanted to groove So I grooved her Then she wanted to learn So we'd be schoolin' So I schooled her (Mary had a little lamb) But not like this We can waltz and turn Rumble tumble and twist Then you think you gonna give in Phantasies relivin' So lay down and relax Lover my lady Lady love of my baby girl Spread your wings So we can fly around the world When you drop me kisses You're so cute you drop the bomb on me Stretch it Stretch it Flex it Flex it Gimme the permission Okey, Dokey I'll bless ya Blessin' like buddha Buddha as the bless You can lay down on the Lover Put your head on my chest Now that we found found love What are we gonna do with it. Now that we found found love What are we gonna do with it. What can we do What are we gonna do Roses are red and Violets are blue Love is good and plenty If you get plenty good lovin' Do me right Do me right My lonesome dove Tell me one more time What is this thing called love I'm not quite sure As to what is going down But I'm feelin' Hunkey Dory 'Bout this thing that I found
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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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