Solid

Valerie Simpson, Ashford & Simpson, Nick Ashford

About Solid

"Solid" is a song recorded by husband-and-wife songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson. It was featured on their album Solid (1984), and released as a single in November of that year. It was written by the two and follows a similar template of most of their hits for other artists, except with a slight 1980s inflection to the music. In the lyrics, the narrators of the song celebrate the fact that, through all the difficulties and problems their relationship has faced, they made their love stronger by learning how to forgive and trust each other, and their love for one another remains "solid as a rock". In 2009, Ashford & Simpson remade the song in honor of President Barack Obama, calling it "Solid (As Barack)". 


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And for love's sake, each mistake
Ah, you forgave
And soon both of us learned to trust
Not run away, it was no time to play
We build it up and build it up and build it up

And now it's solid
Solid as a rock
That's what this love is
That's what we've got, oh

Solid, solid as a rock
And nothing's changed it
The thrill is still hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot

Oh, you didn't turn away
When the sky went gray
Somehow we managed
We had to stick together (oh, oh)

You didn't bat an eye
When I made you cry
We knew down the line
We would make it better (oh, oh)

And for love's sake, each mistake
Ah, you forgave
And soon both of us learned to trust
Not run away, it was no time to play
We build it up and build it up and build it up

And now it's solid
Solid as a rock
That's what this love is (oh, oh)
That's what we've got (oh)
Yes, it is

Solid, solid as a rock
And nothing's changed it
The thrill is still hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot

Oh, gone with the wind
Another friend
Got in between
Tried to separate us (oh, oh)

Oh, knock-knock on wood
You understood
Love was so new
We did what we had to (ooh, ooh)

And with that feeling
We were willing to take a chance
So against all odds, we made a start
We got serious, this wouldn't turn to dust 
We build it up and build it up and build it up

And now it's solid 
Solid as a rock
That's what this love is, oh
That's what we've got, oh

Solid (yes, it is)
Solid as a rock
And nothing's changed it
The thrill is still hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot , hot

Solid, solid as a rock (you know it, well, you know it, baby)
Solid, solid as a rock (lovin' me, lovin' me, oh)
Solid (don't leave me, baby)
Solid as a rock (well, well, well, well)
Solid, solid as a rock (every day it gets sweeter, now)
Solid, solid as a rock (good, good, well, it's good, good, good)
Solid

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Ashford & Simpson

Nickolas Ashford (May 4, 1941 – August 22, 2011), and Valerie Simpson (born August 26, 1946), were a husband and wife songwriting/production team and recording artists. more »

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Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, VALERIE SIMPSON

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Songtrust Ave

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Solid" by Ashford & Simpson was officially released on November 12, 1984.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard R&B singles chart.
Song Genre
"Solid" can be classified as a blend of Soul, Funk, and R&B - a well-known characteristic of Ashford & Simpson's music.
Songwriting
Both members of the duo, Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, wrote the song. This is a notable fact as they were known for their songwriting as much as their performances.
Album Info
"Solid" was the lead single from the duo's eleventh studio album, also titled "Solid."
Music Video
The music video for "Solid" was shot in various landmarks around New York City, including Central Park, displaying the duo's love for their home city.
Popular Line
A line from the song, "solid as a rock," has becOme an iconic phrase used widely beyond the scope of the song itself.
International Success
The song achieved notable success in the UK, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Production
Ashford & Simpson also produced the song themselves, illustrating their multi-Talented prowess.
Personal Connection
The song, a declaration of two people standing together no matter what, was seen as reflective of Ashford and Simpson's own longstanding personal and professional relationship, as they had been married since 1974.
Cover Versions
"Solid" has been covered numerous times by various artists, underscoring its enduring popularity and influence. One such instance is the 2009 recorded cover version by the British band UB40.

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