About the Song
Written and recorded by the legendary Marvin Gaye, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of music lovers. Originally released in 1964, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became Gaye’s first number-one single. It has since been covered by countless artists, including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and James Taylor.
The song is a beautiful expression of love and gratitude. Gaye’s soulful vocals and the upbeat Motown sound make it a joy to listen to. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of being in love.
The song begins with Gaye singing about how he had been searching for love for a long time. He had been through many disappointments, but he had never given up hope. Finally, he found the love of his life, and he is overjoyed.
The chorus of the song is a simple but powerful declaration of love. Gaye sings, “How sweet it is (to be loved by you)/How sweet it is (to be loved by you)/I needed the shelter of someone’s arms/And you came along.” These words express the pure joy and happiness that comes from being loved by someone special.
The rest of the song is filled with Gaye’s expressions of gratitude for his lover. He sings about how she has made his life better and how he can’t imagine his life without her. He also sings about how he will always love her.
“How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” is a beautiful and moving song that celebrates the power of love. It is a song that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.
Some other interesting facts about the song:
- The song was written by the Motown songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland.
- It was produced by Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier.
- The song was featured in the 1965 film “The T.A.M.I. Show.”
- It was also featured in the 1994 film “Pulp Fiction.”
- In 2004, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Lyrics: How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by youI needed the shelter of someone’s arms and there you were
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs
and there you were
With sweet love and devotion
deeply touching my emotion
I want to stop and thank you baby
I just want to stop and thank you babyHow sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by youI close my eyes at night,
wondering where would I be without you in my life
Everything I did was just a bore,
everywhere I went it seems I’d been there before
But you brightened up for me all of my days
With a love so sweet in so many ways
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to stop and thank you babyHow sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by youYou were better to me than I’ve been to myself
For me, there’s you and there ain’t nobody else
I want to stop and thank you baby
I just want to stop and thank you baby[Repeat and fade:]
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you