Kelly Marie (born Jacqueline McKinnon, 16 October 1957, Paisley, Scotland),… Read Full Bio ↴Kelly Marie (born Jacqueline McKinnon, 16 October 1957, Paisley, Scotland), is a British Pop, Disco, and Hi-NRG singer. In 1976, at the age of 19, she had her first taste of success with a winning appearances on the weekly UK TV talent show "Opportunity Knocks". Her debut single "Who's That Lady With My Man" entered the French Pop chart and peaked at #1. It was followed by other hit songs such as "Sister Mary" (a duet with Joe Dolan), "Help Me", "Run To Me" and "Make Love To Me."Her biggest UK hit, "Feels Like I'm In Love", reached #1 in August 1980 and stayed in the charts for 16 weeks. A massive international success, it still goes down a storm in pub/disco/party/wedding bashes, etc. Apparently it was written by Ray Dorset, originally as a potential song for Elvis Presley, who died before it could be given to him. With the exception of "Loving Just For Fun","Hot Love" and "Love Trail", none of her subsequent singles caught the attentiion of the mainstream audience. However, Marie remained a popular and successful attraction in discotheques around the world with a long string of Hi-NRG songs such as for the remainder of the 1980s, 1990s and into the new milllenium.

Loving Just for Fun
Kelly Marie Lyrics

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I feel good vibrations

Oh
oh
strange sensations.
Running up and down my spine when you are near me.
Yes
I know that you could love me seriously.

Don't you know that I like loving just for fun?
Baby
you're the one

You've got me on the run.
Yes
you're my number one.
Oh baby
loving just for fun.
Baby
you're the one

You've got me on the run.
Yes
you're my number one

I get you my number one.
I feel excitations -
Oh
oh
that radiations

Oh
oh
that radiation.
Ev'ry time you take me in your arms I'm helpless

Then you spoil it all by saying "l love you".
Don't you know that I like loving just for fun.
Baby

you're the one
. . .

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kelly Marie's "Loving Just for Fun" describe the excitement and thrill of being with someone who brings out intense sensations and good vibrations. The singer acknowledges that this person could potentially love them seriously, but also admits to a preference for simply loving for the sake of fun. When near this person, the singer experiences strange sensations and vibrations running up and down their spine. The lyrics also reference being on the run, suggesting a sense of urgency or excitement in the relationship.

The second half of the lyrics describe feeling excitations and radiation when in the arms of this person, but then being let down by hearing those three words, "I love you". The singer seems hesitant to commit to love in a serious manner and therefore prefers to keep the relationship playful and fun.

Overall, the song captures the thrill and excitement of a new romantic relationship while also acknowledging the complexity of love and the potential risks involved in giving oneself fully to another person.

Line by Line Meaning

I feel good vibrations
I feel a positive energy when I'm around you

Oh oh strange sensations.
I have a unique physical feeling when I'm near you

Running up and down my spine when you are near me.
Your presence gives me chills

Yes I know that you could love me seriously.
I am aware that you have feelings for me beyond just fun

Don't you know that I like loving just for fun?
I enjoy casual relationships without serious commitment

Baby you're the one You've got me on the run. Yes you're my number one.
Out of all the people I date for fun, you are my favorite

Oh baby loving just for fun. Baby you're the one You've got me on the run. Yes you're my number one
I am telling you that I am not looking for anything serious, but I still enjoy spending time with you

I get you my number one.
You are my top choice

I feel excitations - Oh oh that radiations Oh oh that radiation.
I experience intense emotions when we are together

Ev'ry time you take me in your arms I'm helpless Then you spoil it all by saying "I love you".
I feel vulnerable around you, but when you express serious feelings it takes the fun out of it for me

Writer(s): buddy holly, n. petty, peter yellowstone, norman petty

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