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The Motown Song Lyrics

by Rod Stewart

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The Motown Song Lyrics

(Larry John McNally) Bring over some of your old Motown records We'll put the speakers in the window and we'll go on the roof and listen to the Miracles echo to the alley down below Let's dance together just for the night Let's don't worry about the future or nothin' else 'Cause just like the music's sayin' you gotta take chances Go ahead just do it and trust yourself There's a soul in the city watching over us tonight There's a soul in the city saying everything's gonna be all right So bring over some of your old Motown records We'll put the speakers in the window and we'll go on the roof and listen to the Miracles echo to the alley down below They wish us luck but they think we're just dreaming Let's prove them wrong baby 'Cause you know what luck is luck is believing you're lucky that's all and showing just a little bit of faith There's a soul in the city watching over us I swear There's a soul in the city there's a whole world waiting out there Listen I got plans for us playing like a skip on a record through my head all night long But when we walk that darkened stairway and step out on the roof I know what we're feeling can't be wrong Bring over some of your old Motown records We'll put the speakers in the window and we'll go on the roof and listen to the Miracles echo to the alley down below Bring over some of your old Motown records We'll put the speakers in the window and we'll go on the roof and listen to the Miracles echo to the alley down below "Let the Temptations sing it one time" Bring over some of you old Motown records We'll put the speakers in the window and we'll go on the roof and listen to the Miracles echo to the alley down below

Meaning of The Motown Song

“The Motown Song” is a nostalgic and hopeful ode to embracing joy and taking chances, fueled by the timeless spirit of classic Motown music. Rod Stewart invites us to escape worries about the future and simply lose ourselves in the sounds of The Miracles and other legendary artists, creating a shared moment of carefree dancing on a rooftop. It’s an encouragement to trust yourself and believe in luck – not as fate, but as a conscious choice fueled by faith and optimism. The song evokes a sense of wonder and connection, suggesting a “soul” watching over us, offering reassurance that everything will be alright. Stewart’s message is ultimately about seizing the present, letting go of doubt, and believing in the magic of music and human connection, urging listeners to "dream" big and step out into the world with confidence and a little bit of Motown soul.

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