Introduction to “Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone” by The Supremes
The Supremes, a trio of Detroit-born women, reigned supreme as the most successful female group of the 1960s, their harmonies and Motown sound captivating audiences worldwide.
Among their many hits, “Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone” stands out as a poignant and timeless ballad that showcases the group’s vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Background
Released in 1965 as the B-side to their chart-topping single “I’m Coming Out,” “Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone” is a heart-wrenching tale of lost love.
The song’s lyrics, penned by Holland-Dozier-Holland, the songwriting team behind many of the Supremes’ hits, explore the pain and emptiness that follows the departure of a loved one.
The song begins with a haunting melody played on the piano, setting a somber and melancholic tone. Diana Ross, the lead vocalist of The Supremes, delivers a powerful and emotive performance, her voice conveying the depth of the character’s heartbreak.
The harmonies between Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson are particularly striking, adding a layer of richness and complexity to the song.
The lyrics of “Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone” are filled with vivid imagery and poignant metaphors.
The opening lines, “Love is here and now you’re gone, just like a summer day,” evoke a sense of fleeting happiness and the suddenness of loss. The chorus, “I’m crying, I’m dying, inside,” captures the intensity of the character’s grief.
The song’s bridge features a poignant moment of introspection, as the character reflects on the memories of their lost love. The lyrics “I’ll never forget the day you said goodbye” highlight the enduring impact of the separation.
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Lyrics
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Love is here andOh, my darling, now you’re goneLove is here andOh, my darling, now, now you’re goneYou persuaded me to love youAnd I didBut instead of tendernessI found heartache insteadInto your arms I fellSo unaware of the lonelinessThat was waiting thereYou close the door to your heartAnd you turned the keyLocked your love away from meLove is here andOh, my darling, now you’re goneYou made me love youAnd oh, my darling, now you’re goneYou said loving you would make life beautifulWith each passing dayBut as soon as love came into my heartYou turned and you walked, just walked awayYou stripped me of my dreamsYou gave me faith, then took my hopeLook at me nowLook at meSee what loving you has done to meLook at my faceSee how cryin’ has left it’s trace