About the song
Background
- Released: 1967
- Album: I Was Made to Love Her
- Songwriters: Stevie Wonder, his mother Lula Mae Hardaway, Sylvia Moy, and producer Henry Cosby.
- Genre: Soul, R&B
Key Features
- Driving rhythm: Upbeat tempo, with a strong backbeat driven by iconic Motown session musicians like bassist James Jamerson and drummer Benny Benjamin.
- Iconic Harmonica Intro: One of Stevie Wonder’s most recognizable harmonica solos opens the song.
- Passionate Vocals: Wonder’s vocals are full of energy and soulful emotion, demonstrating his incredible talent even as a young artist.
- Themes of Love: The lyrics center on undeniable love and commitment—a man who was destined to find his perfect partner.
Significance
- Commercial Success: Topped both the Billboard pop and R&B charts in 1967.
- Critical Acclaim: Received praise for its infectious energy and Stevie Wonder’s performance.
- One of Wonder’s Signature Songs: Remains a beloved Stevie Wonder classic and a staple throughout his career.
Interesting Facts
- Wonder was only 16 when he recorded it! A testament to his incredible talent at such a young age.
- The ending lyric “You know Stevie ain’t gonna leave her” was ad-libbed in the studio.
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Lyrics
Oh, it’s time to get down to the real nitty gritty
I was born in Lil’ RockHad a childhood sweetheartWe were always hand in handI wore hightop shoes and shirt tailsSuzy was in pigtailsI knew I loved her even then
You know my papa disapproved itAnd Lula boohooed itBut I told them time and time again
Don’t you know I was made to love herBuild my world all around herEverybody say hey, hey, heyShe’s been my inspirationShowed appreciationFor the love I gave her through the years
Like a sweet magnolia treeMy love blossomed tenderlyMy life grew sweeter through the yearsI know that my baby loves meMy baby needs meThat’s why we made it through the years
I was made to love herWorship and adore herEverybody say hey, hey, hey(Clap your hands)All through thick and thinOur love just won’t end‘Cause I love my baby, love my baby
My baby loves meMy baby needs meAnd I know I ain’t going nowhereI was knee high to a chickenAnd that, oh, love bug bit meI had a fever with each passing year, yeah
Even if the mountain tumblesIf this whole world crumblesBy her side I’ll still be standing there‘Cause I was made to love herI was made to live for her, yeahYeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ah, liveAh, liveLet me hear youOh, put your hands togetherLet me hear youLike we wanna, baby
Let me hear youOh, put your hands togetherLet me hear youI get this feeling, babyLet me hear youI get this feeling, babyLet me hear youYeah
Let me hear you, ha!Oh, put your hands togetherLet me hear you, heyI wanna, I wannaI wanna hear you say, yeahSay, yeahSay, yeahSay, oh, yeah
Say, yeahSay, yeahSay, yeahAh, let me, let me hear you stomp your footAnd clap your hands now, babyAnd put you hands togetherOh, can you feel it baby?And put your hands together-gether-gether
Oh, can you feel it baby?I said, baby, babyI saidOh, God, my God, God, God, God, God, God, God, God, God, GodYeahOh, put you hands togetherKeep grooving, yeahAnd put you hands together
Oh, yeahShe was made to please meOh, yeahI was made to love herI was madeOh, I was madeI was madeOh, yeah, yeah, yeah
I was made, yeahI was made to love herLet me hear you clap louderLouder, louder, louder, louderCan’t you feel it?
Don’t be afraidTo give her your emotionsDon’t be afraidTo give away your emotionsDon’t be afraid, yeahTo give away your emotionsI said, just give it, give it, give it, give it, give it
I was made to please herI was made to love herI was made to please herOoh, babyI was made to love herI was made to please herCome on and bring it, bring it, bring it, baby, baby
I was madeI was madeLetLet me hear you sayOhOhOhOh
OhOhOhYeah, baby
I was made to please herAnd give her all my love, my ladyYeahOh, yeah, oh, yeahOh, yeah, oh, yeahOh, yeah, yeah