I Heard It Through the Grapevine Lyrics

Lyric discussion by El Don 

Cover art for I Heard It Through the Grapevine lyrics by Marvin Gaye

Yeah, I remember the California Raisins singing this song.

I agree with the previous statements on how amazing this song is, and how amazing Marvin Gaye was.

As to what the song means? Well, Mr. Gaye has heard rumors that his girlfriend/ woman/ significant other is cheating on him with her ex-boyfriend and is seriously considering leaving Marvin Gaye. Marvin Gaye is asking her how it's possible that he heard the rumors first before she decided to tell him vis-a-vis.