I Don't Want To Be Tied Down
Supremes · Let Yourself Go - The '70s Albums, Vol. 2 - 1974-1977 [2011]
(B. Holland/E. Holland, Jr./R. Davis)
[Chorus:]
Don't wanna be tied down, baby
(Don't wanna be, don't wanna be)
I just wanna be free and breezy
Don't wanna be tied down, baby
(Don't wanna be, don't wanna be
Just wanna be good and easy
Ow, you can take my honey
Just don't lose your head
Your love is on the money
But after everything's been said
Better get yourself together
Don't you hang on to my dream (Baby)
'Cause I got myself together
Out here doing my own thing
Oh, a domesticated life
Hey, I ain't ready for it yet
No!
[Chorus]
[Break]
Now and then a thrill (Ahhh-hahh)
And a little months of time
When we both have had a field
What's yours is yours, what's mine is mine
Ohhh, a domesticated life
Hey, I ain't ready for it yet
No!
[Chorus]
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be (No)
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be (Ahhhh, yeah, yeah!)
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be, baby
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be (Ahhh-ahhhh, oooh-ooh yeah)
Don't wanna be tied down, no
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be (Ahhh-ahhhh, yeahhh-yeah!)
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be (Ohh-oh, ohh-oh, ooh)
Don't wanna be tied down, whoo!
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be (Ohhhhh, yeah, yeah!)
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be (Don't wanna be tied down)
Uh huh uh
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be
[Chorus:]
Don't wanna be tied down, baby
(Don't wanna be, don't wanna be)
I just wanna be free and breezy
Don't wanna be tied down, baby
(Don't wanna be, don't wanna be
Just wanna be good and easy
Ow, you can take my honey
Just don't lose your head
Your love is on the money
But after everything's been said
Better get yourself together
Don't you hang on to my dream (Baby)
'Cause I got myself together
Out here doing my own thing
Oh, a domesticated life
Hey, I ain't ready for it yet
No!
[Chorus]
[Break]
Now and then a thrill (Ahhh-hahh)
And a little months of time
When we both have had a field
What's yours is yours, what's mine is mine
Ohhh, a domesticated life
Hey, I ain't ready for it yet
No!
[Chorus]
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be (No)
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be (Ahhhh, yeah, yeah!)
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be, baby
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be (Ahhh-ahhhh, oooh-ooh yeah)
Don't wanna be tied down, no
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be (Ahhh-ahhhh, yeahhh-yeah!)
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be (Ohh-oh, ohh-oh, ooh)
Don't wanna be tied down, whoo!
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be (Ohhhhh, yeah, yeah!)
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be (Don't wanna be tied down)
Uh huh uh
Don't wanna be tied down
Don't wanna be, don't wanna be
I Don't Want To Be Tied Down
Released on the 2011 compilation Let Yourself Go, this track by The Supremes exemplifies the group's enduring ability to blend R&B sensibilities with pop accessibility. As a staple of their 1970s discography, the song showcases the vocal prowess of Diana Ross alongside the harmonies that defined the Motown sound during its golden era. The composition reflects themes of personal autonomy and emotional independence, resonating with audiences across generations. Its enduring popularity underscores the group's mastery in crafting melodies that remain both timeless and relevant, solidifying their legacy as one of the most influential acts in music history.