Message In Our Music
The O'Jays
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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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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.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1976 as the lead single from the album of the same name.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, both founders of Philadelphia International Records.
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Chart Success"Message in Our Music" reached number one on the R&B chart and number 49 on the pop chart.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, making it one of the classic tracks from the Philadelphia soul genre.
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Album SuccessThe 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.
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Music ElementsThe song features lush orchestration, a hallmark of the Philadelphia soul sound, combined with socially-conscious lyrics.
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LegacyThe song remains one of The O'Jays' best-loved tracks and a staple of classic soul playlists.
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Covers and Samples"Message in Our Music" has been sampled by numerous artists, including Will Smith for his 1997 single "Just Cruisin'".
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Song MeaningThe 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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