This Place Hotel
Jackson 5 · Other Songs - Jackson 5
Ten years ago on this day my heart was yearning
I promised I would never, ever be returning
Where my baby broke my heart and left me yearning
As we walked into the room
There were faces staring, glaring, tearing through me
Someone said "Welcome to your doom"
Then they smiled with eyes that looked as if they knew me
This is scaring me
We walked up the stairs still concealing gloom
There were two girls sitting in my room
She walked up to my face
And said "This is the place"
You said "Meet you right here at noon"
This is (Heartbreak hotel)
Welcome to (Heartbreak hotel)
So this is (Heartbreak hotel)
This place is (Heartbreak hotel)
Hope is dead
She thought that I had cheated for another lover
I turn my back to see that I am undercover
Now I can't convince this girl there ain't no other
Someone's evil to hurt my soul
Every smile's a trial thought in beguile to hurt me
This is scaring me
Then the man next door had told
She's been here in tears for fifteen years
This is scaring me
We came to this place where the vicious dwell
And found that wicked women run this strange hotel
There was Sefra and Sue
Every girl that I knew
And my baby said love is through
This is (Heartbreak hotel)
Welcome to (Heartbreak hotel)
So evil (Heartbreak hotel)
This place is (Heartbreak hotel)
Someone's takin' my heart (Heartbreak hotel)
This is heartbreak hotel (Heartbreak hotel)
Ten years ago today (Heartbreak hotel)
This is heartbreak hotel (Heartbreak hotel)
Someone's takin' my heart (Heartbreak hotel)
This is heartbreak hotel (Heartbreak hotel)
Ten years ago today (Heartbreak hotel)
Hurtin' my heart (Heartbreak hotel)
You break my baby's heart (Heartbreak hotel)
This is heartbreak hotel (Heartbreak hotel)
Just what you do to me
This Place Hotel
This Place Hotel stands as a notable recording within the Jackson 5's extensive catalogue, showcasing the group's signature blend of soulful harmonies and infectious rhythm. While the track does not carry the immediate global recognition of their biggest chart-toppers, it reflects the polished production values that defined their early Motera era. The song captures the band's ability to deliver energetic performances that balanced youthful exuberance with sophisticated musical arrangements. As part of their broader body of work, this recording highlights the versatility of the brothers as they navigated various themes and styles throughout their career. It remains a testament to their enduring influence on pop and R&B music, offering listeners a glimpse into the depth of their discography beyond the most frequently played hits.