The Supremes – Born Of Mary (Visualizer)

About the song

• Background:

  • The Supremes were an American vocal group formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1959. The group consisted of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard.
  • The Supremes were one of the most successful pop groups of the 1960s, with 12 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
  • “Born of Mary” was released in 1962 as the B-side of the single “Baby Love”.
  • The song was written by Motown songwriters Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Freddie Gorman.
  • The song is a ballad about a young woman who is pregnant.
  • The song was not a commercial success, but it has become a fan favorite.

• Lyrics:

  • The lyrics of “Born of Mary” are about a young woman who is pregnant.
  • The song is sung from the perspective of the young woman’s mother.
  • The mother is worried about her daughter and wants to make sure that she is okay.
  • The mother tells her daughter that she will always be there for her, no matter what.

• Themes:

  • The themes of “Born of Mary” include pregnancy, motherhood, and love.
  • The song is a touching story about a mother’s love for her daughter.
  • The song is also a reminder that no matter what challenges we face in life, we are never alone.

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