You've Got to Earn It
Four Tops, The Temptations
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(Yeah, yeah, yeah) To get stones from a rock, you've got to break it (Yeah, yeah, yeah) To get bread from dough, you've got to bake it (Yeah, yeah, yeah) To get water from a faucet, you've got to turn it And if you want my love, if you want my love You've got to earn it (earn it, earn it, earn it) (Yeah, yeah, yeah) To get fire from a match, you've got to strike it (Strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it) To get the feeling from a kiss, you've got to like it (Like it, like it, like it, like it) To get ashes from wood, you've got to burn it And if you want my love, if you want my love You've got to earn it (earn it, earn it, earn it) You've got to treat me kind, all the time Throw the other guys right out of your mind (Yeah, yeah) Now listen To make broken things work, you've got to fix them (Fix them, fix them, fix them, fix them) To make two things one, you've got to mix them (Mix them, mix them, mix them, mix them) To get butter from milk, you've got to chum it And if you want my love, if you want my love You've got to earn it (earn it, earn it, earn it) If you deserve it you can get it I'll be glad to see you with it Just show me that you love me And that you're thinking of me You can get it in a
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Written by: CORNELIUS GRANT, SMOKEY ROBINSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"You've Got to Earn It" by The Temptations falls under the genre of R&B and Soul music.
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Album DetailsThe song is featured on the group's seventh studio album, "Gettin' Ready," released in 1966.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by legendary song-writing duo Cornelius Grant and Eddie Holland.
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ProducerResponsible for establishing The Temptations' signature sound, the famous Motown producer and songwriter Smokey Robinson produced the "You've Got to Earn It" track.
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Chart PerformanceEven though this specific song did not chart separately, the album "Gettin' Ready" made it to number #12 on the Billboard Pop Albums Chart and was also a #1 hit on the R&B Albums chart in the United States.
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Historical Context"You've Got to Earn It" was recorded during the period known as The Temptations' "Classic Five" era. The lineup consisted of David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Otis Williams, and Melvin Franklin, who are often considered the definitive lineup of the band.
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MessageThe lyrics of "You've Got to Earn It" underscore the message that love, trust, and respect in a relationship are not given freely, but must be earned.
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Musical ArrangementAs with much of The Temptations' music, the song features an upbeat tempo, harmonic vocals, and a poignant, soulful lead vocal, embodying the Motown Sound of the mid-1960s.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists including Stardust Revue, a Japanese band, showcasing its enduring popularity and influence.
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LegacyDespite being over 50 years old, "You've Got to Earn It" along with other songs by The Temptations, is still played on oldies and classic soul radio stations, reflecting the enduring legacy of the band.
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