DamnLyrics - The center provides all the lyrics

Selfish Reasons - The Temptations



     
Page format: Left Center Right
Direct link:
BB code:
Embed:

Selfish Reasons Lyrics


Doo doo whop oh oh
Doo doo whop oh
Doo doo whop
Doo doo whop oh oh
Doo doo whop oh
Doo doo whop
So many nights I made you cry
with only your pillow to hold on tight
I'm living the life of fools
I had to be crazy to play on you baby unh
When you call. (when you call)
Girl I shoulda ran ( I shoulda ran)
But I acted (acted like)
A selfish man (a selfish man)
What am I (what am I)
Gonna do (gonna do)

If I ever (ever) lose you oh oh
I won't let you go
(For my own selfish reasons) baby listen here
(I want you to know)
(You'll be my lover for all seasons)
(Winter spring summer and fall)
I'll do anything to prove myself
Cuz I don't wanna see you with no one else
I was stingy as a little child
And girl I get flash backs when you come around OH!
What do you want (what do you want)
Me to change (me to change)
Without you (without you)
I can't explain (I can't explain)
Girl what am I (what am I)
Gonna do (gonna do)
If I ever (ever) lose you
(I won't let you go)
(For my own selfish reasons) yeah yeah
( I want you to know)
(You'll be my lover for all seasons) yeah
(Winter spring summer and fall)
baby
I'm a selfish kinda guy and I need you by my side OOO yeah
That's the way it's gotta be when it comes to lovin' me
(I won't let you go) yeah baby oh come on
(for my own selfish reasons) for my own selfish reasons baby
I I I (I want you to know)
(You'll be my lover for all seasons) you'll be my lover
(Winter spring summer and fall)
Doo doo whop oh oh
Doo doo whop oh
Doo doo whop
Doo doo whop oh oh
Doo doo whop oh
Doo doo whop
(I won't let you go) no no
(For my own selfish reasons) I'm a selfish kind of fellow baby
(I want you to know) know right now
(You'll be my lover for all seasons) baby yeah
(Winter spring summer and fall)
Doo doo whop oh oh
Doo doo whop oh
Doo doo whop
Doo doo whop oh oh
Doo doo whop oh
Doo doo whop
(I won't let you go) no no
(For my own selfish reasons)
---
Lyrics submitted by Patricia Strick.

Enjoy the lyrics !!!
The Temptations may refer to at least two groups

1. The Temptations are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, rnb, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins. The group, known for its finely tuned choreography, distinct harmonies, and stylish suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to rock. Having sold an estimated 22 million albums by 1982, The Temptations are one of the most successful groups in black music history and were the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s. In addition, they have the second-longest tenure on Motown (behind Stevie Wonder), as they were with the label for a total of 40 years: 16 years from 1961 to 1977, and 24 more from 1980 to 2004 (from 1977 to 1980, they were signed to Atlantic Records). As of 2005, The Temptations continue to perform for universal records with only one original member, founder Otis Williams, in its lineup.

Like its sister group The Supremes, The Temptations' lineup has changed frequently over the years. The original group included members of two local Detroit vocal groups: second tenor/baritone Otis Williams, first tenor Elbridge Bryant and bass Melvin Franklin from The Distants; and first tenor/falsetto Eddie Kendricks and second tenor/baritone Paul Williams (no relation to Otis) from The Primes. Among the most notable future Temptations were lead singers David Ruffin and Dennis Edwards (both of whom became successful Motown solo artists after leaving the group, as did Kendricks), Richard Street (another former Distant), Damon Harris, Ron Tyson, Ali-Ollie Woodson, Theo Peoples, and G.C. Cameron.

Over the course of their career, The Temptations have released four number-one pop hit singles and 14 number-one R&B hit singles, and their material has earned them three Grammy Awards. Most of the early Temptations hits, including "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "My Girl", and "Get Ready" were written and produced by Smokey Robinson and other members of The Miracles, while composer/producer Norman Whitfield and lyricists Eddie Holland and Barrett Strong crafted most of the group's later hits, including "Ain't Too Proud To Beg", "I Wish It Would Rain", "Cloud Nine", "I Can't Get Next To You", "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)", and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone".

2. There was also a 50s doo-wop group from New York named the Temptations. They are best remembered for their 1960 top 40 hit "Barbara. After this hit, lead singer Neil Stevens went solo.

User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.

View All

The Temptations