“It Must Be Love” by Don Williams is a timeless, easygoing country hit that perfectly encapsulates Williams’ smooth, laid-back style. Released in 1979, the song climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, earning him another #1 hit and further solidifying his place as one of country music’s most beloved voices. Known as the “Gentle Giant” of country music, Williams’ soothing baritone and simple, heartfelt lyrics resonate deeply with fans, and “It Must Be Love” is a perfect example of this charm.
The song itself is a celebration of the small, everyday moments that make love so special. Williams’ soft-spoken delivery and the song’s gentle melody capture the beauty of realizing you’re in love without any grand gestures or dramatic declarations. Instead, it’s about those quiet realizations—the smiles, the warmth of a partner’s touch, and the feeling that grows naturally over time.
In “It Must Be Love,” the lyrics take listeners through a series of sweet, relatable observations: “First I get cold, then hot / Think I’m on fire, but I’m not.” These simple yet evocative lines reflect the internal flutter and warmth that come with the realization that what you’re feeling is, indeed, love. As with many of Williams’ songs, the lyrics are straightforward but have a deeper emotional resonance that makes them relatable to anyone who’s ever been in love.
The musical arrangement is equally understated, with a soft guitar strumming along with a steady, relaxed rhythm. It’s the kind of song that feels like a slow dance on a summer night—natural, easy, and timeless. The melody is light, allowing Williams’ voice and the sincerity of the lyrics to shine through without any unnecessary embellishments. It’s country music at its most pure and authentic.
Williams had a unique ability to make listeners feel as though he was singing directly to them, and “It Must Be Love” is no exception. The song’s message is universal, its melody is soothing, and its delivery is as heartfelt as ever. It’s no wonder that decades later, “It Must Be Love” continues to be a favorite among country music fans, remaining one of Don Williams’ signature songs—a classic that captures the essence of love in its simplest, most honest form.
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First, I get cold, then hot
Think I’m on fire, but I’m not
Oh, what a pain I’ve got, it must be love
There’s nothing I can do, all that I want is you
Look what I’m going through, it must be love
It must be love, it must be love
I fall like a sparrow, fly like a dove
You must be the dream I’ve been dreaming of
Oh, what a feeling, it must be love
Something is wrong, alright, I think of you all night
Can’t sleep ’til morning light, it must be love
Seeing you in my dreams, holding you close to me
Oh, what else can it be? It must be love
It must be love, it must be love
I fall like a sparrow, fly like a dove
You must be the dream I’ve been dreaming of
Oh, what a feeling, it must be love
It must be love, it must be love
I fall like a sparrow, fly like a dove
You must be the dream I’ve been dreaming of
Oh, what a feeling, it must be love
It must be love, it must be love
I fall like a sparrow, fly like a dove
You must be the dream I’ve been dreaming of
Oh, what a feeling, it must be love