About the song
“Back in My Arms Again” is a timeless classic that embodies the essence of 1960s pop music. Recorded by The Supremes in 1965, this iconic song was written and produced by the legendary Motown team Holland-Dozier-Holland. The song’s success was nothing short of phenomenal, as it became the fifth consecutive and overall number-one song for the group on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in the United States. The song’s reign at the top of the charts lasted from June 6 to June 12, 1965, and it also topped the soul chart for a week.
The song’s history is steeped in creativity and innovation. Eddie Holland, one half of the Holland-Dozier-Holland duo, wrote the basis sketch for “Back in My Arms Again.” The song’s middle eight is almost identical to a later Holland-Dozier-Holland hit, “This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)” by The Isley Brothers. The song’s success was not limited to its chart performance, as it also showcased the group’s incredible vocal talents and the iconic production style of Holland-Dozier-Holland.
The song’s impact on popular music is undeniable, and its influence can still be felt today. The Supremes’ performance of “Back in My Arms Again” on various TV programs, including The Mike Douglas Show and Hullabaloo!, helped to cement the song’s place in music history. The song’s lyrics, which speak to the joy of reuniting with a loved one, have become a timeless classic, and its catchy melody and harmonies have made it a staple of 1960s pop music.
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Lyrics
All day long, I hear my telephone ring
Friends calling giving their advice
From the boy I love, I should break away
‘Cause heartaches, he’ll bring one day
I lost him once through friends’ advice
But it’s not gonna happen twice
‘Cause all advice ever gotten me
Was really long and sleepless nights
(Oooooh!)
But now, he’s back in my arms again
Right by my side
I got him back in my arms again
So satisfied
(Oooooh!)
It’s easy for friends to say let him go
But I’m the one who needs him so
It’s his love that makes me strong
Without him, I can’t go on
This time, I’ll live my life at ease
Being happy loving whom I please
And each time we make romance,
I’ll be thankful for a second chance
(Oooooh!)
‘Cause he’s back in my arms again
Right by my side
I got him back in my arms again
So satisfied
(Oooooh!)
How can Mary tell me what to do
When she lost her love so true?
And Flo, she don’t know
‘Cause the boy she loves is a Romeo
I listened once to my friends’ advice
But it’s not gonna happen twice
‘Cause all advice ever gotten me
Was really long and sleepless nights
(Oooooh!)
I got him back in my arms again
Right by my side
I got him back in my arms again
So satisfied
(Oooooh!)
I’m satisfied
So satisfied, I’m satisfied
I’m satisfied, so satisfied