Background
Alan Jackson, the country music legend, delivers a heartfelt and poignant ballad titled “It Must Be Love.”
This timeless track, released in 1990 from his album “Here in the Heart of Dixie,” showcases Jackson’s ability to craft emotionally resonant narratives. The song explores the profound impact of love on one’s life and the realization that it’s an essential force that cannot be ignored.
With its simple yet evocative melody, “It Must Be Love” allows Jackson’s vocals to take center stage. His rich baritone voice conveys a sense of vulnerability and longing, as he croons about the transformative power of love. The lyrics, penned by Jackson and Keith Stegall, paint a vivid picture of a love that has completely consumed the narrator. They describe the physical and emotional manifestations of this deep affection, from the way it makes the narrator feel “a little bit crazy” to the way it makes them “want to shout it out loud.”
The song’s production is understated, allowing Jackson’s vocals and the heartfelt lyrics to shine through. The acoustic guitar provides a gentle accompaniment, while the subtle addition of strings adds depth and emotion to the arrangement. The overall atmosphere of the song is one of intimacy and tenderness, as Jackson invites listeners to share in his personal journey of love and discovery.
“It Must Be Love” has resonated with audiences for decades, solidifying Jackson’s status as a country music icon. The song’s enduring popularity can be attributed to its universal themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning. It’s a poignant reminder of the power of human connection and the transformative nature of love.
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Lyrics
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First I get cold then hotThink I’m on fire I’m notOh what a pain I’ve got it must be loveThere’s nothing I can doAll that I want is youLook what I’m going through it must be loveIt must be love it must be loveI fall like a sparrow and fly like a doveYou must be the dream I’ve been dreamin’ ofOh what a feelin’ it must be loveSomething is wrong alrightI think of you all nightCan’t sleep ’till mornin’ light it must be loveSeein’ you in my dreamsHoldin’ you close to meOh what else can it be it must be loveIt must be love it must be loveI fall like a sparrow and fly like a doveYou must be the dream I’ve been dreamin’ ofOh what a feelin’ it must be loveIt must be love it must be loveI fall like a sparrow and fly like a doveYou must be the dream I’ve been dreamin’ ofOh what a feelin’ it must be loveIt must be love it must be loveI fall like a sparrow and fly like a doveYou must be the dream I’ve been dreamin’ ofOh what a feelin’ it must be loveIt must be love it must be loveI fall like a sparrow and fly like a doveYou must be the dream I’ve been dreamin’ ofOh what a feelin’ it must be loveIt must be love it must be loveI fall like a sparrow and fly like a doveYou must be the dream I’ve been dreamin’ of