Rowland met Guetta while attending one of his shows in Southern France during the summer of 2008. She later met up with him and asked him to show her one of his tracks and what he showed her was a "pop number built around a lush piano loop and throbbing percussion" which was the early works of "When Love Takes Over". The beat moved Rowland to tears. "I felt so much emotion from the track; something happened the first time I heard it, and it was just beautiful", she said. Guetta, meanwhile, is banking on the single to garner a stronger stateside following.
After being moved by Guetta's track, Rowland took the song to London and began to work on lyrics with American Songwriter Terry Lefèvre-Han. The finished product was released in March at Miami's Ultra Music Festival. "I had spent nights dancing in the South of France from 12:45 a.m. to 8 in the morning", Rowland said, "but I had never thought about recording a dance track myself. Hearing David's song made me consider taking on this whole new style." "The track with Kelly has made me experiment with a more American urban influence", Guetta says. "Musically, it's opened a new world for me. It's pure pop with a lot of detail, and Kelly had this Whitney Houston vibe and nailed it."
In the United Kingdom, it was originally scheduled to be released digitally and physically on 15 June 2009. However, two other versions of the song by Airi L appeared and so the digital version was brought forward to 11 June 2009 instead. "When Love Takes Over" debuted on the UK Singles Chart on 14 June 2009 at number seven. On 21 June 2009 the single climbed to number one, becoming Rowland's second number one as a featured artist in the UK and Guetta became the first French person (excluding people of French origin) to have a number one in UK charts. It has also peaked at number one on the Irish Singles Chart.
In the U.S. the song gained popularity slowly, mainly due to heavy-airplay at radio-stations, the song has sold so far over 320,000 downloads, and after Guetta and Rowland appeared at the show So You Think You Can Dance, the song entered to the iTunes Top 100 Songs. The song is also his third #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay chart, and also becomes Guetta's first song played on adult contemporary radio stations.
Rowland and Guetta appeared at German show “The Dome”. They’ve received Gold Record for their #1 single “When Love Takes Over”.
The song has so far peaked at number 1 in 10 countries.
When Loves 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
'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, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: David Guetta, Fred Riesterer, Kelly Rowland, Miriam Nervo, Olivia Nervo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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It's complicated
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
@felipefarizel
One of those songs you love very much, but then you forget it for a while and then all of a sudden it pops in your head and you can't stop listening to it again...
@naturalbornkiller361
You perfectly put it together, brother.
@kristianpandza
🤙🙌👍
@myheaven2626
So true .but the time that pop up you feel emotional
@hisowngrandma4715
That song is Clocks by Coldplay (sigh)
@brisakruspe
exactly. it happens with every song i’m obsessed w for a while. and then the obsession comes again. now i can’t stop playing this wonderful song 🥺
@Redacted9260
Why did these type of songs disappear.
@audedjedidi3526
That is a very good question they shouldn't
@GABLADER
@@TheUKNutter Tik Tok's songs are an Offense to any style of music in this world! One bad thing after another!
@josephistheking12
Social Media!!!!