About the song
“Someday We’ll Be Together” is a poignant ballad that marked a significant turning point in music history. Released in 1969, it became the final number one single for Diana Ross & the Supremes on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, capping off a phenomenal run of twelve chart-topping hits. However, the song carries a deeper weight as it also served as a farewell to Diana Ross’ time with the Supremes.
Composed by Johnny Bristol, Jackey Beavers, and Harvey Fuqua, the song’s lyrics express a yearning for reunion with a distant lover. However, the context surrounding its release added another layer of meaning. As Diana Ross was preparing to embark on a solo career, “Someday We’ll Be Together” could be interpreted as a farewell not just to a romantic partner, but also to the iconic group that had dominated the charts for years.
The recording itself reflects this bittersweet sentiment. Initially intended for another Motown act, the song was repurposed for Diana Ross. Producer Berry Gordy recognized the song’s potential as a solo debut for Ross and pushed for a recording session. Notably, the final version features Diana Ross’ vocals alongside Johnny Bristol’s ad-libs and words of encouragement, a testament to the collaborative spirit that defined Motown.
Despite the undercurrent of goodbye, “Someday We’ll Be Together” also carries a message of hope. It speaks to the enduring power of love and the belief that even when separated, paths will eventually converge. This message resonated deeply with audiences, propelling the song to the top of the charts and making it the last number one hit of the 1960s.
The song’s legacy extends far beyond its chart success. It has been covered by numerous artists across various genres, from country music to dance remixes, each offering a unique interpretation of its enduring message. “Someday We’ll Be Together” remains a timeless classic, a bittersweet farewell intertwined with the promise of a brighter future.
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Lyrics
Someday we’ll be together
Say it, say it again
Someday we’ll be together
You’re far away from me my love, and just as sure my
My baby as there are stars above
I wanna say, I wanna say, I wanna say some day we’ll be together
Yes we will, yes we will say some day we’ll be together
Someday day, some sweet day we will be together
I know, I know, I know, I know
My love is yours, baby
Oh, right from the start
You, you, you possess my soul now honey
And I know, I know you won my heart
And I wanna say someday (some sweet day) we’ll be together
Ah, yes we will, yes we will
Someday we’ll be together, tell everybody now
Ah, yes we will, yes we will
Long time ago my, my sweet thing, I made a big mistake, honey
I say, I said goodbye
Oh, oh baby ever ever, ever, never, never since that day now
Now all I, all I wanna do ah is cry, cry, cry, cry
Oh hey, hey, hey
I long for you, every night
Just to kiss your sweet, sweet lips
Hold you ever so tight and I wanna say
Someday we’ll be together
Oh, yes we will, yes we will
Someday we’ll be together
Oh, yes we will, yes we will
Someday we’ll be together
Ah, honey, honey
Some day we’ll be together
Yes we will, yes we will