I'm in the Mood For Love
Little Jack Little Lyrics


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I'm in the mood for love
Simply because you're near me.
Funny, but when you're near me
I'm in the mood for love.

Heaven is in your eyes
Bright as the stars we're under
Oh! Is it any wonder
I'm in the mood for love?

Why stop to think of whether
This little dream might fade?
We've put our hearts together
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!

If there's a cloud above
If it should rain we'll let it




But for tonight, forget it!
I'm in the mood for love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Little Jack Little's "I'm in the Mood for Love" describe the feeling of being in love, specifically when the object of one's affection is near. The opening line, "I'm in the mood for love," sets the tone for the entire song, with the singer attributing his current feelings to the fact that his love interest is close by. The line "Funny, but when you're near me, I'm in the mood for love" shows that the mere proximity of the other person is enough to evoke romantic feelings in the singer.


The second verse continues with a metaphor: "Heaven is in your eyes, bright as the stars we're under." This creates a sense of grandeur and romance, as the stars are often associated with romance and are often cited in love poems and songs. The singer wonders if the other person feels this way too, asking "Oh! Is it any wonder I'm in the mood for love?"


The third verse expresses a sense of commitment, with the lines "We've put our hearts together, now we are one, I'm not afraid!" The singer is confident in the strength of their relationship and not worried about anything that may come their way, even bad weather. This sentiment is encapsulated in the final line, "But for tonight, forget it! I'm in the mood for love."


Overall, the lyrics convey a feeling of being swept off one's feet by love, with the other person being the source of that romantic feeling. The use of poetic language and metaphors helps create a sense of grandeur and drama, emphasizing the passionate nature of the singer's emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm in the mood for love
I feel the desire to be in love


Simply because you're near me.
The presence of the person I am attracted to intensifies my desire for love


Funny, but when you're near me
It's strange how my emotions change when I'm close to you


I'm in the mood for love.
My attraction towards you fuels my longing for love


Heaven is in your eyes
Your loving gaze is divine


Bright as the stars we're under
Your eyes shine like the stars above us


Oh! Is it any wonder
No surprise that I feel so deeply connected to you


I'm in the mood for love?
My longing for love is magnified because of my love for you


Why stop to think of whether
Why worry about if our love will last?


This little dream might fade?
Should we fear that our love is not real?


We've put our hearts together
We are united in love


Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
Our love has made us stronger and we have nothing to fear


If there's a cloud above
Even if we face difficulties


If it should rain we'll let it
Even if we face hardships we'll overcome them together


But for tonight, forget it!
For tonight let's enjoy our love and forget about our worries




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy Mchugh

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Comments from YouTube:

Edward Gunyo

My mother's favorite song. What a great dance my parents must of had. They were dating in the 30's and danced these songs. Wish they were still alive, mother would be 107 and father 150. Married a young girl.

Trombonology Erstwhile

Jack's conversational approach is quite a contrast to some of the more dramatic treatments we hear of this number that, for its day, laid things out quite clearly. Perhaps he felt that his piano provided enough drama. In any case, the arrangement is attractive. These ears always welcome Jack's soothing tones.

David Garcia

Although I'm only 55 I always get a kick, out of 1930s and 1940s music.

Basil Peewit

Little has the same strange parlando kind of vocal style as Skinnay Ennis

RatPfink66

would you guess he was born in England and raised in Iowa?

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