I Ain't Got The Love Of The One I Love

Supremes · This Is The Story: The '70s Albums, Vol.1 - 1970-1973 [2006]

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I sit and cry, I'll tell you why

I lost my love



I swear I just can't believe how he could walk out on me

My mind's in a daze to think that he walked away

I'll never understand with all the love I gave that man

How he could close the door on me and say goodbye

and not a single tear fell form his eye?



I gave all I had and that was driving me mad

I lay in my bed and count the tears that I shed

I'll go through every day just like a child who lost his way

My life has lost its meaning since he said goodbye

And I just might as well lay down and die



[Chorus:]

I ain't got the love of the one I love (baby)

I ain't got the love of the one I love (baby)

I ain't got the love of the one...I love...



The look in his eye were hiding all of his lies

Why just yesterday I thought I'm sure he would say

He only wanted me, instead he wanted to be free

And I know that he's already seeing someone else

And I'm just not there talking to myself



[Chorus]



I can't go on another day (I can't go on another day)

You might as well take my life away

I sit and cry, I'll tell you why

I lost my love



And now I cannot disguise all the tears in my eyes

I just can't conceal how brokenhearted I feel

There ain't no melody that can do anything for me

'Cause how can I be happy with the one I love

but never had to feel the love for me?



[Repeat Chorus & fade]

I Ain't Got The Love Of The One I Love

The Supremes delivered a soulful interpretation of this classic standard during their early 1970s period, a time when the group navigated shifting musical landscapes. This recording captures the trio's signature vocal blend as they tackle a song rooted in the rich tradition of American R&B and gospel. The track stands as a testament to their enduring ability to reinvent established material while maintaining the polished production values that defined their career. As part of their extensive discography from this era, the performance highlights the group's continued relevance and emotional depth. The song remains a cherished example of their work, showcasing the seamless harmony and expressive delivery that made them one of the most influential acts in popular music history.