I'll Settle For You
Diana Ross · Surrender [1971]
Every palm has a wrinkle
Every leaf comes from a tree
I would agree
So if everything is made up of two
And the sky really needs the blue
For my other half
I'll settle for you
Every future has a past
Every first has a last
Every night has a day
Come what may
So if everything is made up of two
Whether it be old or new
For my other half
I'll settle for you
Who wants to be like a sea without a shore
The love just drifting forever more
Every smile has a frown
All you gotta do is turn it upside down
Every house has a door
Of that I'm sure
So if everything is made up of two
I think it would be best if you know
For my other half
I'll settle for you
Don't you know, I'll settle for you
I'll settle for you
If I had to settle, baby
I'll settle for you
Don't you know, I'll settle for you
About I'll Settle For You
"I'll Settle For You" is a soulful ballad recorded by Diana Ross on her 1971 album *Surrender*. Released during the height of her solo career, the track exemplifies the lush, orchestral production style that defined her work in the early 1970s. The song features Ross's signature vocal delivery, characterized by its emotional depth and powerful phrasing, set against a backdrop of rich instrumentation typical of Motown's golden era. As a staple of her discography, the recording showcases her ability to convey vulnerability and longing, resonating with audiences who appreciated her mature artistic expression beyond her earlier hits. The composition remains a testament to her status as a defining voice in American soul music during that period.