He released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster (2004) and Pop Life (2007). Guetta achieved mainstream success with his 2009 album One More Love which included the hit singles "When Love Takes Over", "Gettin' Over You", "Sexy Bitch" and "Memories", the first three of which reached number one in the United Kingdom. The 2011 follow-up album, Nothing but the Beat, continued this success, containing the hit singles "Where Them Girls At", "Little Bad Girl", "Without You", "Titanium" and "Turn Me On". In 2018, he released the album 7 featuring J Balvin, Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo, Sia, G-Eazy, and more. The album also featured twelve tracks by his alias Jack Back. In 2019, he started a new movement together with fellow producer Morten Breum called "future rave", releasing their New Rave EP in July 2020. Guetta and Sia reunited to release "Let's Love" in September 2020.
Guetta's accolades include two Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, and a Billboard Music Award. In June 2021, Guetta sold his recorded music catalog for an amount in the region of US$100 million, with Music Business Worldwide citing a source saying it was more than that, but less than US$150 million.
When Love Takes Over
David Guetta Lyrics
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It always is
That's just the way it goes
Feels like I've waited so long for this
I wonder if it shows
Head under water
Now I can't breathe
It never felt so good
'Cause I can feel it coming over me
I wouldn't stop it if I could
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
You know you can't deny
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
'Cause something's here tonight
Give me a reason
I gotta know
Do you feel it too?
Can't you see me here on overload
And this time I blame you
Looking out for you to hold my hand
It feels like I could fall
Now love me right, like I know you can
We could lose it all
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
You know you can't deny
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
'Cause something's here tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight
I-I-I'll be loving you all the time, it's true
'Cause I-I-I'll want to make it right, with you
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
Over, over, over, over
Over, over, over, over
Over, over
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
You know you can't deny
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
'Cause something's here tonight
The lyrics of "When Love Takes Over" by David Guetta explore the complex emotions that arise when one finds themselves deeply in love. The opening lines of the song, "It's complicated, it always is, that's just the way it goes" set the tone for the rest of the song, acknowledging that love is never simple or easy. The singer wonders if their intense feelings for their love interest are apparent, stating "Feels like I've waited so long for this, I wonder if it shows."
The song's chorus, "When love takes over, you know you can't deny, 'cause something's here tonight" emphasizes the overwhelming force of love and how it can take over one's life and emotions. The singer pleads with their lover, asking for confirmation of their feelings, "Give me a reason, I gotta know, do you feel it too? Can't you see me here on overload, and this time I blame you." The bridge of the song further highlights the intensity of the feelings, as the singer admits to feeling vulnerable and afraid, "Looking out for you to hold my hand, it feels like I could fall, now love me right, like I know you can, we could lose it all."
Overall, "When Love Takes Over" explores the powerful force of love and the complicated emotions that come with it. The lyrics capture the feeling of vulnerability that often accompanies falling deeply in love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's complicated
Love is never easy
It always is
Problems and complications are to be expected
That's just the way it goes
That's just how love works
Feels like I've waited so long for this
This love has been long-awaited
I wonder if it shows
I hope my feelings are apparent
Head under water
Feeling overwhelmed
Now I can't breathe
It's intense and all-consuming
It never felt so good
Despite the intensity, it's still amazing
'Cause I can feel it coming over me
Love is taking over
I wouldn't stop it if I could
I wouldn't want to stop this feeling
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
When love is in control
You know you can't deny
It's something that's undeniable
'Cause something's here tonight
There's a special energy in the air tonight
Give me a reason
I need to know where this love is going
I gotta know
I have to find out
Do you feel it too?
Do you share my feelings
Can't you see me here on overload
I'm overwhelmed with emotions
And this time I blame you
You are the cause of these feelings
Looking out for you to hold my hand
I need your support and comfort
It feels like I could fall
I'm vulnerable and uncertain
Now love me right, like I know you can
I hope you can love me the way I deserve
We could lose it all
There's a risk of losing everything, but it's worth it
Tonight, tonight, tonight
There's a special magic in the air tonight
I-I-I'll be loving you all the time, it's true
My love for you will last forever
'Cause I-I-I'll want to make it right, with you
I want to make our love work
When love takes over
When love takes control
Over, over, over, over
It's everywhere and all-consuming
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frederic Jean Riesterer, Kelendria Trene Rowland, Miriam Nervo, Olivia Margaret Nervo, Pierre David Guetta
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