No Pain, (No Gain)
No Pain, (No Gain)

Betty Wright - No Pain, (No Gain) Lyrics

Ever heard the age-old wisdom wrapped in a soulful tune? Betty Wright serves up life lessons with a dash of funk and whole lotta heart! She preaches that true love and happiness don’t come wrapped in a pretty bow; they’re forged in the fires of trials and… Read more

R&B/Soul
Jan 1, 1988
249
No Pain, (No Gain) Music Video

No Pain, (No Gain) Lyrics

Ooh...ooh...ooh...

My baby and are back together again
Lovin' is better than it's ever been
If it weren't for the trials we've been through
I'd never have the courage to come back to you

We're all entitled to make a mistake
We got to prepare for some heartbreak
I as earnin' my man, while I was learnin' my man
Something you young girls might not understand

No pain (No pain), no pain (No pain)
No gain (No gain), no
No pain (No pain), no pain (No pain)
No gain (No gain)

There was an old lady sittin' under a tree
She called me over and she said to me
"My days left here may not be long
I wouldn't waste my time tellin' you nothin' wrong

But love is a flower that needs the sun and the rain
A little bit of pleasure's worth a whole lot of pain
If you learn this secret, how to forgive
A longer and better life you'll live'

No pain (No pain), no pain (No pain)
No gain (No gain), mmm
No pain (No pain), no pain (No pain)
No gain (No gain)

Anything worth havin' at all
Is worth workin' for and waitin' for
Some of my closest friends
Have thought they had their thing on a string
Just 'cause that man was bringin' 'em flowers and candy and all kinds of gifts
Mmm, mmm, honey
Some gifts are just to make him feel better while he's on his guilt trip
About the night before
You know what I mean
Especially when you know you haven't been doin' the things you should do
Think about it
What is the man tryin' to tell you
Sometimes flowers mean "Maybe we should just be friends'
Do you get my drift
Hang if you can hang
No pain, no gain

In order to get something
You got to give something
In order to be something
You got to go through something

Be a cook in the kitchen, a lady in the streets
You can't show your teeth to every guy you meet
It's alright to be a little sweet
But be a mama with the kids and you know what in the sheets

No pain (No pain)
No pain (No pain)
No gain (No gain)

See, you can't give up 'cause times get hard
It's just that old evil devil trying to keep us apart
Say devil you ain't getting nothin' here
I'm holding on to my man and have no fear

No pain (No pain), no pain (No pain)
No gain (No gain), oh
No pain (No pain), no pain (No pain)
No gain (No gain)

See you can't give up 'cause times get hard
It's just that old devil tryin' keep us apart
Say devil, you ain't got nothin' here
I'm holdin' to my man, and have no fear

No pain (No pain), no pain (No pain)
No gain (No gain)
No-no pain (No pain), no pain (No pain)
No gain (No gain)

Oh, no pain (No pain), no pain (No pain)
No gain (No gain)
No-no-no-no pain (No pain, no pain), no-no-no-no-no-no-no pain (No gain)
No-no pain, no-no pain (No pain), no-no pain (No pain), no pain (No gain), no pain

No pain (No pain, no pain, no gain)
In order to get something (No pain), give something (No pain)
To be something (No gain) you got to go through something
(No pain, no pain, no gain)

Oh...no pain (No pain), no pain (No pain)
No gain (No gain)
No-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no (No pain)
No-no-no-no (No pain, no gain)

No...no pain (No pain), no pain (No pain)
No gain (No gain)
You're really not to gain anything (No pain, no pain)
Without (No gain) goin' through some pain

No-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no
No pain (No pain), no pain (No pain)
No-no (No gain)

(No pain, no pain, no gain)
No pain (No pain), no pain (No pain)
No pain (No gain), no gain, no pain, no gain

Get something (No pain, no pain)
You got to go through something (No gain)
No pain (No pain), no pain (No pain)
No gain (No gain)

Hear me when I say no pain, no gain (No pain), no pain, no gain (No pain)
No pain, no gain (No gain)

Writer(s): LEROY JR. EDWARDS, TONYA EDWARDS, TREMETHIA JUPITER, BETTY WRIGHT, MIA YOUNG
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of No Pain, (No Gain)?

Ever heard the age-old wisdom wrapped in a soulful tune? Betty Wright serves up life lessons with a dash of funk and whole lotta heart! She preaches that true love and happiness don’t come wrapped in a pretty bow; they’re forged in the fires of trials and tribulations. Basically, you can’t expect roses without a few thorns. Forget the fleeting thrills and gifts that come easy—Betty schools us on enduring the hard knocks to savor the sweet victories. It’s all about balance: be spicy in the sheets but a rock in the hard times. So, lace up, stay strong, and remember, no struggle, no sparkle!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'No Pain, (No Gain)' by Betty Wright released?

    'No Pain, (No Gain)' was released in 1987 as part of Betty Wright's album 'Mother Wit.'

  2. Did 'No Pain, (No Gain)' chart on any major music charts?

    Yes, 'No Pain, (No Gain)' returned Betty Wright to the top 20 on the R&B chart for the first time in a decade.

  3. What accolade did Betty Wright achieve with the album 'Mother Wit'?

    Betty Wright made history as the first black female artist to score a gold album on her own label, Miss B Records, with 'Mother Wit' in 1988.

  4. What is a notable feature of Betty Wright’s music that can also be found in 'No Pain, (No Gain)'?

    Betty Wright is prominently known for her use of the whistle register, a unique aspect of her vocal style that made many of her songs distinctive.

  5. What was the inspiration behind the lyrical theme of 'No Pain, (No Gain)'?

    The song reflects themes of resilience and perseverance in relationships, emphasizing the notion that enduring hardships can lead to a stronger and deeper connection.

  6. Did Betty Wright write 'No Pain, (No Gain)' herself?

    Yes, Betty Wright co-wrote 'No Pain, (No Gain)' along with Leroy Jr. Edwards, Tonya Edwards, Tremethia Jupiter, and Mia Young.

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