Just to Keep You Satisfied

Marvin Gaye

About Just to Keep You Satisfied

"Just to Keep You Satisfied" is a song by soul singer Marvin Gaye. The song was the b-side to Marvin's modest 1974 hit, "You Sure Love to Ball" and was the eighth and final song issued on the singer's 1973 album, Let's Get It On.


Year:
1973
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You were my wife
My life, my hopes and dreams
For you to understand what this means
I shall explain
I stood all the jealousy
All the bitchin', too
Yes I'd forget it all
Once in bed with you
Oh darlin'
How did we end up like this?
Oh baby let me reminisce
(Ooh baby) And when we
Ooh, we stop the hands of time
You set my soul on fire
My one desire was to love you
And think of you with pride
And keep you satisfied
Oh baby, oh baby
We could not bear the mental strain
Leave you, I never meant to
Now you see how much you hurt me
But, if you ever need me
I'll be by yor side
Though the many happy times we had
Can really never outweigh the bad
Oh, I never loved nobody
Like I love you, baby
Now it's time for us to say farewell
Farewell my darlin'
Maybe we'll meet down the line
(Ooh baby) It's too late for you and me
It's too late for you and I
Much too late for you to cry
It's too late for you and me
Much too late for you and I
It's too late for you and me
Much too late for you to cry, baby
Oh, we tried
God knows we tried
Now it's too late
To live and learn
Oh, it's too late, baby
It's too late for you and me
Much too late for you to cry
Oh
It's much too late

Oh, well
All we can do is we can both try to be happy

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Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), born Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr., was an American singer-songwriter and musician whose career spanned more than two decades. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., he was the son of a storefront minister of a local Pentecostal church sect and grew up singing gospel in church revivals as a young child. Gaye branched out into secular music as a teenager, joining the doo-wop group The Marquees, after returning from an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force, before the group was hired by Harvey Fuqua to be Harvey & The Moonglows. Following the band's separation in 1960, Gaye began working as a session drummer for the Detroit music label, Anna, before signing with Motown Records in 1961, adding an "e" to his s… more »

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Written by: Anna Gaye, Marvin Gaye, Elgie Rousseau Stover

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10 facts about this song

Songwriter
"Just To Keep You Satisfied" was co-written by Marvin Gaye along with his two sisters, Anna and Elgie Gaye.
Album
The song is a part of the album "Let's Get It On", released in 1973. This album is one of Marvin Gaye's most notable releases and primarily explores themes of love and relationships.
Divorce Influence
The lyrics of "Just To Keep You Satisfied" draw inspiration from Gaye's failing marriage to his first wife, Anna Gordy Gaye. The two were experiencing significant marital problems at the time of the song's creation.
Vocals
Known for his unique soulful voice, Marvin Gaye's rendition of "Just To Keep You Satisfied" is considered one of his most emotionally gripping performances. His powerful vocal range is beautifully showcased in this track.
Style
The song is reminiscent of Gaye's earlier work which heavily featured the Motown Sound, a style of soul music with a distinct pop influence.
Longevity
Despite being released over four decades ago, "Just To Keep You Satisfied" continues to be recognized as a timeless piece of music and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
Controversial Theme
At its time, the song's theme of marital discord was considered controversial. It was one of the first times a song on such a personal theme of the artist's life was released.
Critical Reception
The song is often cited by critics as a highlight of the "Let's Get It On" album. It's praised for its emotional depth and Gaye's outstanding vocal performance.
Emotional Depth
The song is notable for its melancholic mood and profound emotional depth. Many listeners find it notably poignant due to Gaye's personal connection to the song's subject matter.
Legacy
"Just To Keep You Satisfied" has left a lasting impact on the music industry and is often cited as an influential piece in soul and R&B music.

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