Stop In The Name Of Love
Diana Ross · The Greatest [2011]
Verse1:
Baby baby i'm aware of where you go
each time you leave my door
i watch you walk down the street
knowing your other love you'll meet
but this time before you run to her leaving me all alone and hurt
think it over( haven't i been good to you?)
think it over( after i've been sweet to you?)
chorus:
stop in the name of love before you break my heart
stop in the name of love before you break my heart
think it over
think it over
verse2:
i known of your, your secluded nights
i've even seen her maybee once or twice
but is her sweet expression
worth more then my love and affection?
but this time before you leave my arms
and rush off to her charm
think it over(haven't i been good to you?)
think it over(after i've been sweet to you?)
Chorus:
stop in the name of love before you break my heart
stop in the name of love before you break my heart
think it over
think it over
verse3:
i've tried so hard, hard to be patient
hoping you would stop this infatuation
but each time you are together
i'm so afraid of losing you for ever
chorus:
stop in the name of love before you break my heart(baby think it over)
stop in the name of love (think it over baby)before you break my heart(oooh think it over baby)
Stop In The Name Of Love
Released in 1968, "Stop In The Name Of Love" stands as a defining moment in Diana Ross's solo career, marking her transition from the Motown collective to a solo powerhouse. Recorded with a lush, orchestral arrangement that blended R&B sensibilities with pop grandeur, the track became an immediate commercial success and a staple of her discography. Featured on her 2011 greatest hits compilation, the song encapsulates the elegance and emotional depth that characterized her work during the late 1960s. Its enduring popularity underscores Ross's ability to craft memorable melodies that transcended the era, influencing countless artists who followed in the path of soul and pop fusion. The recording remains a testament to her vocal prowess and the sophisticated production standards of the Motown era.