추억의 LP - Cloud Nine/The Temptations

SIDE 1

1. Cloud Nine

 

The childhood part of my life wasn't very pretty
You see, I was born and raised in the slums of the city
It was a one-room shack we slept in, the children beside me
We hardly had enough food or rooms
It was a hard time
Needed somethin' to ease my troubled mind.

Ooooh listen
Father didn't know the meaning of work
He disrespected Mama and treated her slightly
I left home seekin' a job that I never did find
The first thing, downhearted, I took to Cloud 9

I'm doin' fine up here on Cloud 9
Listen, one more time
I'm doin' fine up here on Cloud 9

Folks now tell me
They say, "Give yourself a chance
And don't let life pass you by."
But the world around you is a rat race
Where only the strong survive
It's a dog-eat-dog world and that ain't no lie
It ain't even safe no more
To walk the streets at night

I'm doin' fine on Cloud 9
Let me tell you about Cloud 9
(Cloud 9) You can be what you wanna be
(Cloud 9) You ain't got no responsibility
(Cloud 9) Yeah, every man, every man is free
(Cloud 9) You're a million miles from reality
(Reality) I wanna say (up) higher (up up and away)
Cloud 9

I wanna say I love the life I live
And I'm gonna live the life I love
Up here on Cloud 9
Uh uh uh uh, I'm ridin' high on Cloud 9

You're as free as a bird in flight
(Cloud 9) There's no diff'rence 'tween day and night
(Cloud 9) It's a world of love and harmony
(Cloud 9) You're a million miles from reality
(Reality) I wanna say (up) higher (up up and away)

(Cloud 9) You can be what you wanna be
(Cloud 9) You ain't got no responsibility
(Cloud 9) Every man in his mind is free
(Cloud 9) You're a million miles from reality
(Cloud 9) You can be what you wanna be...

 

2. I Heard It Through The Grapevine

 

I bet you're wonderin' how I knew
'Bout your plans to make me blue
With some other guy you knew before
Between the two of us guys
You know I loved you more
It took me by surprise I must say
When I found out yesterday
Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh I heard it through the grapevine
Oh I'm just about to lose my mind

Honey, honey yeah
I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine baby

I know a man ain't supposed to cry
But these tears I can't hold inside
Losin' you would end my life you see
'Cause you mean that much to me
You could have told me yourself
That you loved someone else
Instead I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh, I heard it through the grapevine
And I'm just about to lose my mind

Honey, honey yeah
I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine, baby

People say believe half of what you see
Son and none of what you hear
But I can't help but be confused
If it's true please tell me dear
Do you plan to let me go
For the other guy you loved before

Don't you know I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah
I heard it through the grapevine
I'm just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey, yeah
I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah

Honey, honey, yeah
I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah yeah
I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah yeah

 

3. Run Away Child, Running Wild

 

You played hooky from school

And you can't go out to play, yeah

Mama said for the rest of the week

In your room you gotta stay, yeah

Now you feel like the whole world's pickin' on you

But deep down inside you know it ain't true

You've been punished 'cause your mother

Wants to raise you the right way, yeah

But you don't care, 'cause you already made up your mind

You wanna run away, yeah you're on your way

Run away child, running wild

Run away child, running wild

Better come back home, better come back home

Where you belong, where you belong

Roaming through the city, going nowhere fast

You're on your own at last

Hey it's getting late, where will you sleep

Gettin' kind-a hungry, you forgot to bring something to eat

Oh, lost with no money, you start to cry

But remember you left home wanting to be grown

So dry your weepin' eyes

Siren screamin' down, neon light is flickin', you want your mama

Ah, there's nothing for you

You're frightened and confused

I want my mama

But she's much too far away

She can't hear a word you say

You heard some frightening news on the radio

About little boys running away from home

And their parents don't see them no more

You wanna stop hitch a ride and go home

But your mama told you never trust a stranger

And you don't know which way to go

Streets are dark and deserted

Not a sound nor sign of life

How you long to hear your mother's voice

'Cause you're lost and alone but remember you made the choice

Run away child, running wild

You, better go back home where you belong

Run away child, running wild

You, better go back home where you belong

You're lost in this great big city

Go back home where you belong

Not one familiar face; ain't a pity?

Go back home where you belong

Oh, runaway child runnin' wild

You'd better go back home where you belong

Run away child, running wild

You, better go back home where you belong

Mama, mama, please, come and see about me!

But she's much too far away; she can't hear a word you say

You're frightened and confused; which way will you choose?

 

SIDE 2

1. Love Is A Hurtin' Thing

 

For every little kiss there's a little teardrop

For every single thrill there's another heartache

The road is rough

The going gets tough

 

Yes love is a hurtin' thing

Oh, love is a hurtin' thing

When you're in my arms I'm a king on a throne

But when we're apart I walk the streets alone

One day happiness

The next day, loneliness

When love brings so much joy why must it bring such pain

Guess it's a mystery that nobody can explain

Maybe I'm a fool to keep on loving you

'Cause there may come a time you'll break my heart in two

But I want you so

I want you though

I know that Love is a hurtin' thing

Oh, love is a hurtin' thing [fade]

 

2. Hey Girl

 

Hey-ayy-ayy-yeah

[Verse 1]
I don't wanna wait 'til summer, oh
When you feel so far away
Hook me in the way you swallow
All my pain from yesterday

[Pre-Chorus]
Girl I think I'm gettin' over bein' sober
'Bout to overdose on ya
Hold me closer, bout to overdose

[Chorus]
I want you to suck me dry (Dry), dry (Dry), dry (Dry)
Temptation
Baby you know what I like (Like), like (Like), like (Like)
Sensation
I can never last when you've taken control
And every time I come you take a piece of my soul
Thank God you know you're mine (Mine), mine (Mine), mine (Mine)
Temptation

[Verse 2]
Kept me in the eyes of your soul, oh
I get chills when you say my name
Is it okay if I can borrow
You just for another day?

[Pre-Chorus]
Girl I think I'm gettin' over bein' sober
'Bout to overdose on ya
Hold me closer, bout to overdose

[Chorus]
I want you to suck me dry (Dry), dry (Dry), dry (Dry)
Temptation
Baby you know what I like (Like), like (Like), like (Like)
Sensation
I can never last when you've taken control
And every time I come you take a piece of my soul
Thank God you know you're mine (Mine), mine (Mine), mine (Mine)
Temptation

[Refrain]
You get me so high, oh-oh
You get me so high

[Chorus]
I want you to suck me dry (Dry), dry (Dry), dry (Dry)
Temptation
Baby you know what I like (Like), like (Like), like (Like)
Sensation
I can never last when you've taken control
And every time I come you take a piece of my soul
Thank God you know you're mine (Mine), mine (Mine), mine (Mine)
Temptation

 

3. Why Did She Have To Leave Me

 

There were times I knew
But I found it hard to say
You were special in my life
Never thought youd go away

I'll be strong
I'll get by
Without you in my life
I can see
Through your lies
Did you ever love me
I never found your love

You and I know
Love is leaving
And you don't want me anymore
Why should I
Even try

You and I know
Love is leaving
Now you're the last thing on my mind
Someone else
I will find
A memory I've left behind

If I ever made you cry
Any reason I can't find
It was lonely by your side
Like a fool, I stood by you
I'll be strong
I'll get by
Without you in my life
I can see
Through your lies
Did you ever love me
I never found your love

You and I know
Love is leaving
And you don't want me anymore
Why should I
Even try

You and I know
Love is leaving
Now you're the last thing on my mind
Someone else
I will find
A memory I've left behind

Is there something I could do
Is there something I should say
Is there someone else to keep you from
And now Woah, woah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah

You and I know
Love is leaving
And you don't want me anymore
Why should I
Even try

You and I know
Love is leaving
Now you're the last thing on my mind
Someone else
I will find
A memory I've left behind

You and I know
Love is leaving
And you don't want me anymore
Why should I
Even try

You and I know
Love is leaving
Now you're the last thing on my mind
Why should I
Even try

 

4. I Need Your Lovin'

 

bruk bruk
Yeaaoh
Yeaaaoh
let's take it back
yeaaoh
Bruk Bruk Bruk
Yeaaoh
I need your lovin'
I need your lovin'
yeaaoh
I need your lovin'
I need your lovin'
yeaaoh
I need your lovin'
I need your lovin'
yeaaoh
I need your lovin'
I need your lovin'
let's take it back
Bruk Bruk Bruk

 

5. Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me

6. I Gotta Find Away

7. Gonna keep on tryin' I win your love

 

Like the birds in the trees, my heart sings a rhapsody of love for you.
Girl, you won my heart the very first time I layed eyes on you.
I know your love belongs to someone else.
But girl, I got to have you for myself.
So, I'm gonna keep on trying, just keep on trying till I win your love, woo.
Gonna keep on trying, just keep on trying till I win your love, woo.
A fallen star that's what you are, from the heavens above.
There's no treasure on earth, that can match your worth.
You're a picture of love.
I know to you I'm just a love sick guy.
But you're wrong.
I love ya and I need you, by my side.
So, I'm gonna keep on trying, just keep on trying till I win your love, woo.
I'm gonna keep on trying, just keep on trying till I win your love, woo.
Aw, yeah.
Baby.
Keep on.
I can't help but thinkin' 'bout that guy.
He jus' got you by his side.
He's got everything.
There's is no inch of his happiness to be in his place.
I'll be glad to give you anything.
I know your love belongs to him.
But girl, I can't be satisfied jus' being your friend.
So, I'm gonna keep on trying, just keep on trying till I win your love, woo.
Gonna keep on trying, just keep on trying till I win your love.
Everyday, baby.
Gonna keep on trying, got to just keep on trying till I win your love.
No matter what it takes.
I'm gonna keep on trying, just keep on trying till I win your love.