Marvin gaye when did you stop loving me lyrics

Didn't I love you good and try to take care of you? For leaving you, my fine is to pay forever
So if a fresh new love comes in, I won't say those words again
Instead I'll say I tried to love and protect you
With all my heart, long as you want me to baby

Ooo if I love again I'm gonna try a new way this time
Memories of the things we did; some we're proud of, some we hid
So when two people have to part, sometimes it makes them stronger
Do you remember all of the bullshit, baby?
You say you love me with all your heart
If you ever loved me with all of your heart
You'd never take a million dollars to part
I really tried, you know I tried, oh baby
Although we tried, all of those promises was nothin' but lies
When I really tried, you know how hard I tried, how I really tried
We really lied, didn't we baby?
And on top of that you have scandalized my name
But I can't understand, 'cause if you love me
How could you turn me into the police?
Didn't I love you good and try to take care of you best I could?
You were so divine and your love was like mellow wine
Pains of love, miles of tears, enough to last me for my lifetime
Broken hearts last for years to break away to the blue-day sunshine
One thing I can promise, friend: I'll never be back again
But I'm not really bitter babe
I wish you all the luck and all the love in the world, good luck in the world
But I know you'll never be satisfied.

Make you pay, for leaving you, my fine, is to pay forever

So if a fresh new love comes in, I won't say those words again

Instead I'll say I'll try to love and protect you

With all my heart as long as you want me to baby

Ooo if I love again I'm gonna try a new way this time

Memories of the things we did; some we're proud of, some we hid

So when two people have to part, sometimes it makes them stronger

Do you remember all of the bullshit, baby?

You say you love me with all your heart

If you ever loved me will all of your heart

You'd never take a million dollars to part

I really tried, you know I tried, oh baby

Although we tried, all of those promises was nothin' but lies

I really tried, you know how I really tried, we really lied, didn't we baby?

And on top of that you have scandalized my name

What I can't understand is if you love me

How could you turn me into the police?

Didn't I love you good and try to take care of you?

Best that I could

You were so divine

And your love was like mellow wine

Pains of love, miles of tears,

Enough to last me for my lifetime

Broken hearts last for years, soon break away to the noonday sunshine

One thing I can promise, friend: I'll never be back again

But I'm not really bitter babe

I wish you all the luck and all the love in the world,

good love in the world (good luck in the world)

But I know you'll never be satisfied

No, you still want me standin' by your side

Memories haunt you all the time, I will never leave your mind

Got judgement on your side; you've said bad things and you've lied

Still I remember some of the good things baby

Like love after dark and picnics in parks

Those are the days I'll not forget in my life

I'd rather remember, remember the joy we shared babe

I'd rather remember all the fun we had

All I ever really wanted was to love you and treat you right

All we did was fuss and fight

It don't matter baby, take a lesson from them all

I never thought I'd see the day when you'd put me through what you put me through

You tried your best, you say I gave you no rest

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When did you stop loving me?

When did I stop loving you? Make you pay, for leaving you, my fine, is to pay forever So if a fresh new love comes in, I won´t say those words again Instead I'll say I'll try to love and protect you With all my heart as long as you want me to baby Ooo if I love again I´m gonna try a new way this time Memories of the things we did, some we´re proud of, some we hid So when two people have to part, sometimes it makes them stronger Do you remember all of the bullshit, baby?

You say you love me with all your heart If you ever loved me will all of your heart You'd never take a million dollars to part I really tried, you know I tried, oh baby Although we tried, all of those promises was nothin' but lies I really tried, you know how I really tried, we really lied, didn't we baby? I will never leave your mind
Got judgement on your side; you've said bad things and you've lied
Still I remember some of the good things baby
Like love after dark and picnics in parks
Those are the days I'll not forget in my life
I'd rather remember, remember the joy we shared baby
I'd rather remember all the fun we had
All I ever really wanted was to love you and treat you right
All we did was fuss and fight
It don't matter baby, take a lesson from them all
I never thought I'd see the day when you'd put me through what you put me through
You try your best, you say I gave you no rest

[Repeat and fade:]
When did you stop loving me?

When did I stop loving you?

However, over the years, it has been recognized as a seminal work in the soul and funk genres.

Lyrics

The lyrics of "When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You" are introspective, heartfelt, and raw, reflecting Gaye's mental state during his divorce and the associated pain, resentment, and confusion.

Musical Style

Musically, the song is a blend of soul and funk, featuring a smooth rhythm, soulful guitars, a floating synthesizer, and astounding vocal harmonies that highlight Gaye's unique voice.

Sampled

"When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You" has been sampled by numerous artists in their songs, including EPMD, Mos Def, and MF DOOM.

When did I stop loving you?