Motown
Melodies of Motown: A Musical Journey through History
Lyrics
Be nice just like Smokey Robinson
Encouragement to be kind and pleasant, referencing Smokey Robinson as a positive example.
Fall like the tears of a clown
Comparing a fall to the tears of a clown, suggesting a sense of sadness or disappointment.
Sometimes I wish I was in Detroit
Expressing a desire to be in Detroit, the birthplace of Motown music.
The home of Motown
Highlighting Detroit as the home of Motown music, known for its influential record label.
Singin under a streetlight
Recalling singing under a streetlight, possibly evoking nostalgic memories.
Man I hear the coolest sounds
Expressing enjoyment of the appealing sounds heard, possibly in the context of street performances.
I'm on a roof or under the boardwalk
Describing locations like a roof or under the boardwalk where rock and roll music was discovered.
That's where rock and roll was found
Attributing the origin of rock and roll to unconventional places like rooftops and boardwalks.
Sam Cooke the sounds of a chain gang
Referencing Sam Cooke and the sounds associated with a chain gang.
Marvin Gaye let's get it on
Mentioning Marvin Gaye and invoking the title of one of his famous songs, "Let's Get It On."
Odis Redding Wilson Pickett Y'all the list goes on
Listing names like Odis Redding and Wilson Pickett, acknowledging their contributions to music.
Martha and the Vandellas
Mentioning Martha and the Vandellas, another iconic Motown group.
The O'Jays got that cool rocking sound
Recognizing The O'Jays and their distinctive rocking sound.
Hanging out at the Apollo Theater
Referencing hanging out at the Apollo Theater, a historic venue for African American performers.
Gladys took a midnight train to Georgia
Mentioning Gladys and a midnight train to Georgia, possibly alluding to Gladys Knight & the Pips' song.
And did Diana and the Supremes
Referring to Diana and the Supremes, iconic figures in Motown's history.
Do run, run, run around
Quoting the famous line "Do run, run, run around," possibly a playful reference to The Crystals' song.
Wait up wait a minute Mr. Postman
Using lyrics from "Please Mr. Postman" by The Marvelettes, asking a postman to check for a found letter.
Won't you check your bag for the letter you found
Continuing the reference to "Please Mr. Postman" and the anticipation of receiving a letter.
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