Just to Keep You Satisfied
Marvin Gaye, The Monitors
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You were my wife My life, my hopes and dreams For you to understand what this means I shall explain I stood all the jealousy All the bitchin', too Yes I'd forget it all Once in bed with you Oh darlin' How did we end up like this? Oh baby let me reminisce (Ooh baby) And when we Ooh, we stop the hands of time You set my soul on fire My one desire was to love you And think of you with pride And keep you satisfied Oh baby, oh baby We could not bear the mental strain Leave you, I never meant to Now you see how much you hurt me But, if you ever need me I'll be by yor side Though the many happy times we had Can really never outweigh the bad Oh, I never loved nobody Like I love you, baby Now it's time for us to say farewell Farewell my darlin' Maybe we'll meet down the line (Ooh baby) It's too late for you and me It's too late for you and I Much too late for you to cry It's too late for you and me Much too late for you and I It's too late for you and me Much too late for you to cry, baby Oh, we tried God knows we tried Now it's too late To live and learn Oh, it's too late, baby It's too late for you and me Much too late for you to cry Oh It's much too late Oh, well All we can do is we can both try to be happy
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Written by: Anna Gaye, Marvin Gaye, Elgie Rousseau Stover
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"Just To Keep You Satisfied" was co-written by Marvin Gaye along with his two sisters, Anna and Elgie Gaye.
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AlbumThe song is a part of the album "Let's Get It On", released in 1973. This album is one of Marvin Gaye's most notable releases and primarily explores themes of love and relationships.
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Divorce InfluenceThe lyrics of "Just To Keep You Satisfied" draw inspiration from Gaye's failing marriage to his first wife, Anna Gordy Gaye. The two were experiencing significant marital problems at the time of the song's creation.
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VocalsKnown for his unique soulful voice, Marvin Gaye's rendition of "Just To Keep You Satisfied" is considered one of his most emotionally gripping performances. His powerful vocal range is beautifully showcased in this track.
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StyleThe song is reminiscent of Gaye's earlier work which heavily featured the Motown Sound, a style of soul music with a distinct pop influence.
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LongevityDespite being released over four decades ago, "Just To Keep You Satisfied" continues to be recognized as a timeless piece of music and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
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Controversial ThemeAt its time, the song's theme of marital discord was considered controversial. It was one of the first times a song on such a personal theme of the artist's life was released.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is often cited by critics as a highlight of the "Let's Get It On" album. It's praised for its emotional depth and Gaye's outstanding vocal performance.
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Emotional DepthThe song is notable for its melancholic mood and profound emotional depth. Many listeners find it notably poignant due to Gaye's personal connection to the song's subject matter.
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Legacy"Just To Keep You Satisfied" has left a lasting impact on the music industry and is often cited as an influential piece in soul and R&B music.
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