David Ruffin: A Night of Soulful Intimacy in “Just Let Me Hold You for a Night”
David Ruffin’s “Just Let Me Hold You for a Night” is a soulful masterpiece that encapsulates the yearning and vulnerability of love in its most intimate form.
Released in 1977, the song stands as a testament to Ruffin’s unparalleled vocal prowess and his ability to convey profound emotions with raw authenticity.
Background
Hailing from the legendary Temptations, Ruffin possessed a voice that was as powerful as it was tender. In “Just Let Me Hold You for a Night,” he showcases his vocal range with a depth and richness that is simply breathtaking.
The song’s melody, a delicate balance of yearning and longing, provides the perfect platform for Ruffin’s emotional delivery. His voice, filled with a mixture of hope and desperation, pulls the listener into a world of longing and desire.
The song’s lyrics are a poignant exploration of romantic longing. Ruffin’s plea for a single night of solace and connection is imbued with a vulnerability that is both captivating and heartbreaking. The song’s simplicity belies its emotional complexity, as Ruffin manages to convey a world of longing and desire in just a few carefully chosen words.
Beyond its emotional impact, “Just Let Me Hold You for a Night” is a testament to Ruffin’s artistry. His ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level is evident in every note. The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless quality and Ruffin’s enduring legacy as one of soul music’s greatest vocalists.
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Lyrics
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if you let meou ouMake it alrightAl i know i can(Make it alright)if you let me babyOu, umMake it alrightJust let me hold you, for a nightI swear i’ll make, everything alrightmake it alright (if i can hold you)ouMake it alright(everything will be alright)ouI know that it’s not easy ,and sometimes you get confusedAh don’t you babyIt’s hard to tell if you being lovedif you are being loved (repeat) or just being usedOu BabyIf you let me hold you for a just one nightJust let me hold you for a night, I swear i’ll make..Ow, BabyAll BabyI know i can if you let meMake it alrightListen, Listen, I know it must seem likenoone, noone, noone, noone is trying to be real(Take a look around baby)o but baby ou don’t get discouraged(Ah)Cause i know, i know just how you feelJust let me, just let me ,(just let me hold you for a night)If you let me hold you babyI swear i’ll make, Ou Ou, everything alright(Make it alright)If you give me a chance, Ou, if you let me hold you for just one night(Make it alright)I know i can baby, i can make it alrightOh(i can make it alright)Don’t get dis couraged(AH)I know just how you feel(Make it alright)I want you to know that i’m for real, wooMake it alrightSo hard to tell if you’ll been love sometimesMake it alrightIt’s so hard ( Repeat) i know you wonder ,you wonder ,you wonder, if you are being usedOwbut i want you to look into me eyes tonightMake it alrighti want you to know everythings alright