Marvin Gaye quotes

Marvin Gaye was an influential American singer, songwriter, and record producer, often called the "Prince of Motown." His soulful voice and groundbreaking albums addressed themes of love, social change, and personal struggle. He left a lasting legacy on popular music and inspired generations of artists. Here are 36 of his quotes:

If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it anywhere else. (Marvin Gaye)
Negotiating means getting the best of your opponent. View quote
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War is not the answer, because only love can conquer hate. View quote
Marvin Gaye
Marriage is miserable unless you find the right person that is your soulmate and that takes a lot of looking. View quote
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Who isn't fascinated by evil? View quote
Marvin Gaye
Oh, If I should die tonight Oh baby, though it be far before my time I won't die blue, sugar yeah 'Cause I've known you. View quote
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Ooo remember, baby, how you made me feel just like a king? Ah, I've been waiting I'm ready for you to start doin' the things So I'll know you're mine. You're so fine, so petite, oh candy sweet. Ah, I've been waiting. Come here, baby, get to this. View quote
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Father, father, everybody thinks we're wrong Oh, but who are they to judge us Simply because our hair is long Oh, you know we've got to find a way To bring some understanding here today. View quote
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Hey baby, what'cha know good? I'm just gettin' back, but you knew I would. War is hell, when will it end? When will people start gettin' together again? View quote
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My baby ohhh Come take control, just grab a hold Of my body and mind; soon we'll be making it Honey, oh we're feeling fine You're my medicine. Open up and let me in. Darling, you're so great; I can't wait for you to operate. View quote
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I've been really tryin, baby Tryin to hold back these feelings for so long And if you feel, like I feel baby Come on, oh come on, Let's get it on. (Marvin Gaye)
Distant lover, ooo, sugar How can you treat my heart so mean and cruel? Didn't you know, sugar, that I dream Of what I spent with you? I treasure it like it was a precious jewel, oh baby. Lord have mercy! View quote
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You are my pride and joy And I just love you, little darlin' Like a baby boy loves his toy You've got kisses sweeter than honey And I work every day to give you all I know And that's why you're my pride and joy. View quote
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Stop beatin round the bush, Let's get it on. View quote
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Oh mercy, mercy me. Ah things ain't what they used to be. What about this overcrowded land? How much more abuse from man can she stand? Oh, na na... My sweet Lord... No. View quote
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Woo ah, mercy mercy me. Ah things ain't what they used to be, no no. Where did all the blue skies go? View quote
Marvin Gaye
Get up, Get up, Get up, Get up, let's make love tonight Wake up, Wake up, Wake up, Wake up, 'cos you do it right. View quote
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Great artists suffer for the people. View quote
Marvin Gaye
I hope to refine music, study it, try to find some area that I can unlock. I don't quite know how to explain it but it's there. These can't be the only notes in the world, there's got to be other notes some place, in some dimension, between the cracks on the piano keys. View quote
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I just want to ask a question: Who really cares? To save a world in despair There'll come a time, when the world won't be singin' Flowers won't grow, bells won't be ringin' Who really cares? Who's willing to try to save a world That's destined to die? View quote
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By the look in your eye I can tell you're gonna cry. Is it over me? If it is, save your tears For I'm not worth it, you see. For I'm the type of boy who is always on the roam, Wherever I lay my hat that's my home, I'm telling you that's my home. (Marvin Gaye)
Oh, I've got news for you Baby, that I've made plans for two I guess I'm just a stubborn kind of fellow Got my mind made up to love you. View quote
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Ooh, baby let's get down tonight Baby I'm hot just like an oven I need some lovin' And baby, I can't hold it much longer It's getting stronger and stronger And when I get that feeling I want Sexual Healing. Sexual Healing, baby Makes me feel so fine Helps to relieve my mind. Sexual Healing baby, is good for me Sexual Healing is something that's good for me. View quote
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Oooh, oh, how many eyes Have seen their dream? Oh, how many arms Have felt their dream? How many hearts, baby... Have felt their world stand still? View quote
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Won't you rather make love, children As opposed to war, like you know you should? View quote
Marvin Gaye