Take This Heart of Mine
Marvin Gaye
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Ooh, you say you're feelin' nervous The least thing makes you cry Sounds like a real bad case of a girl who needs a guy I think I know the perfect jewel The one you ought to try Take a heart that's full of love, on this you can rely And if you need some quick reaction, take this heart of mine And if you need some satisfaction, take this heart of mine And if you're tired of being lonely, take this heart of mine I think I can help you if you'll only take this heart of mine I may not be a doctor who can cure your ills Goodbye to all those different drugs and hard-to-swallow pills My remedy is older than the tale of Jack and Jill My prescription is the kind you love to have refilled If you need some satisfaction, take this heart of mine If you need some quick reaction, take this heart of mine Baby, if you're tired of being lonely, take this heart of mine Honey, I can help you if you'll only take this heart of mine Got a lovin' side (this heart of mine) That's pure as gold (this heart of mine) Take it, it's yours (this heart of mine) Have and to hold (this heart of mine) And if you do that, baby (this heart of mine) After we grow old (this heart of mine) We'll have the greatest love story (this heart of mine) That was ever told (this heart of mine) Oh, baby (greatest story that was ever told) Oh, medicine won't cure you Just relieve you at the most But relief is only temporary, pretty soon it'll go But love can last a lifetime When two hearts are close Take as much as you want to, there is no overdose If you need some quick reaction, take this heart of mine Baby, if you need some satisfaction, take this heart of mine If you're tired of being lonely, take this heart of mine I can help you if you'll only take this heart of mine, take it, baby
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Written by: MARVIN TARPLIN, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WARREN MOORE, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Take This Heart of Mine" was recorded and released by Marvin Gaye in 1966, making it a classic track in the 20th-century soul music category.
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Album PresenceThe song is a part of Marvin Gaye’s seventh studio album, "Moods of Marvin Gaye."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 44 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and number 12 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart, showcasing Gaye's continued success in the mid-1960s.
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Song GenreThe song can be classified as a Soul and Rhythm and Blues (R&B) track, reflecting the genre Gaye was best known for.
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Production Team"Take This Heart of Mine" was produced by William "Mickey" Stevenson, a seminal figure in the development of Motown sound.
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CollaboratorsThe song was written by the legendary Motown team of William "Mickey" Stevenson, Norman Whitfield, and Marvin Gaye himself.
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Familiar TuneThe song’s melody is quite similar to the Four Tops' "Can't Help Myself," one of Motown's major hits from 1965.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics revolve around themes of love and longing, which are common in Marvin Gaye's song material.
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Significant Evolution in Gaye's StyleThe song marks a transition in Marvin Gaye's musical style from Motown pop to a blend of more personal and socio-political themes.
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Live Performances"Take This Heart of Mine" was occasionally included in Marvin Gaye's live concert setlists, though it wasn’t one of his most performed songs.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have done cover versions of "Take This Heart of Mine," testament to the timeless nature of the song and the influence of Marvin Gaye.
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