Originally, Hartman envisioned either Bette Midler or Patti LaBelle as singing "Love Sensation". However, after seeing Holloway perform at a nightclub, he approached her instead to sing the vocals. In various interviews, Holloway recalled that Hartman had her perform the song 29 times over a two-day recording session. She lost her voice as a result, and only recovered by putting Vicks VapoRub in her coffee.
Love Sensation
Loleatta Holloway Lyrics
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Got me burning up with your love sensation
Love sensation oh it's a spell
It's such a good vibration
A feeling that I know so well
And when you hold me close
It's so so nice
Love sensation (repeat)
Got me burning up with your love sensation
Love sensation (repeat)
Sweet sensation I can't find the words to explain
Such a hot temptation
You just walk right in and take me away
...when I'm feeling mine
And all I wanna say is thank you baby
Cause you're right on time
Can't you see that I love nobody else
Can't you see that I love nobody else
And time won't take my love away
Let me tell you
Let me tell you
Let me tell you
You get down
You get down
You get down to the nitty gritty
You're the only one that could fill me
Fill me with my love...
You make me feel so good so good
I wanna say yes to love sensation
I wanna say yes to your love sensation baby
I wanna say I wanna say baby
Tell me now
Can't you see that I love nobody else
Can't you see that I love nobody else
And time won't take my love away
Time won't take it
Time won't take it
Time don't take it away
The lyrics of Loleatta Holloway's "Love Sensation" describe the overwhelming, powerful feeling of falling in love, often referred to as a "Love Sensation." The singer repeatedly claims that this feeling is so strong that it's like a spell or a vibration. When her partner holds her close, it feels so nice and she feels like she's burning up with the sensation of being in love. She describes her lover as a "hot temptation" who she can't resist, saying "you just walk right in and take me away." She is so grateful for this love that she doesn't want anyone else and knows that time won't take her love away.
The chorus of "Love Sensation" is a catchy repetition of the phrase "Love Sensation" that is supported by a lively, upbeat melody. This repetition is consistent with the song's message that the "Love Sensation" is an all-encompassing, overpowering feeling that she can't escape from. The verses have vivid descriptions of what the "Love Sensation" feels like, highlighting how it affects her body and mind. The bridge of the song has a call-and-response segment where the singer expresses that her partner is the only one who can fulfill her needs and make her feel this incredible love. The song's chorus, verses and bridge all work together to create a fun, joyful and danceable track that expresses the powerful feeling of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love sensation
This song is all about the sensation of love
Got me burning up with your love sensation
The love this person feels is so intense that it feels like they're burning up
Love sensation oh it's a spell
The feeling of love is so powerful that it feels like a spell
It's such a good vibration
This person's love feels so good that it creates a positive energy
A feeling that I know so well
The feeling of love is familiar to this person
And when you hold me close
Physical closeness intensifies this person's love
It's so so nice
This person enjoys the feeling of love
Sweet sensation I can't find the words to explain
The feeling of love is so intense that it's difficult to put into words
Such a hot temptation
The feeling of love is tempting
You just walk right in and take me away
Love takes over and transports this person
When I'm feeling mine
When this person feels good about themselves
And all I wanna say is thank you baby
This person is grateful to their partner for making them feel loved
Cause you're right on time
The timing of this person's love feels perfect
Can't you see that I love nobody else
This person is completely devoted to their partner
And time won't take my love away
This person's love is so strong that it will never go away with time
You get down
This person's partner brings them down to earth
You get down to the nitty gritty
This person's partner helps them focus on what's important
You're the only one that could fill me
This person's partner is the only one who can make them feel loved
Fill me with my love...
This person's partner fills them with love
You make me feel so good so good
This person's partner makes them feel amazing
I wanna say yes to love sensation
This person is open to feeling love
I wanna say yes to your love sensation baby
This person is open to their partner's love
I wanna say I wanna say baby
This person wants to express their love
Tell me now
This person is asking for their partner's love
Time won't take it
This person's love is timeless and won't fade with time
Time don't take it away
Love cannot be taken away by time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN HARTMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Niteshift56411
Black box- Ride on time
Chase and status- Take me away
Marky mark and the funky bunch- Good vibrations
Wizkid- Essence
There must be heaps more.
I found it in my library the other day and was gonna use it again!
@susanfit47
Since the rise of the remix culture during the 1980s, "Love Sensation" has been heavily sampled with large portions of the song incorporated into other works. The original 1989 release of "Ride on Time" by Black Box sampled Holloway's "Thank you baby, 'cause you're right (sic) on time" lyric before a rerecording as well as instrumental portions by the Salsoul Orchestra, and Hartman received a writing credit.
In 1991, "Good Vibrations" by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch lifted a sample of Holloway's singing. She received a singing credit on the No. 1 song, giving Holloway her highest U.S. pop chart hit. Holloway even made an appearance performing the chorus in the music video. "Good Vibrations" itself has been frequently sampled with the inclusion of Holloway's contribution.
Parts of "Love Sensation" have been sampled and reused in songs such as:
"I Wanna Have Some Fun" (1988) by Samantha Fox
"Ride on Time" (1989) by Black Box
"I Don't Know Anybody Else" (1989) by Black Box/Martha Wash
"Grand Piano" (1989) by Mixmaster
"Just Like a Queen" (1989) by Ellis-D
"Dance 2 Trance" (1990) by Dance 2 Trance
"We All Feel Better in the Dark" (1990) by the Pet Shop Boys
"Take Me Away" (1990) by 2 in a Room
"Take Me Away" (1991) by Cappella (using the same sample as 2 in a Room)
"Good Vibrations" (1991) by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
"Move" (1993) by Moby
"(You Got Me) Burnin' Up" (1998) by Cevin Fisher feat. Loleatta Holloway
"Yappie Feet" (2000) by Deavid Soul
"Semisation" (2004) by Technical Itch
"Love Sensation" (2006) by Eddie Thoneick & Kurd Maverick
"Take Me Away" (2008) by Chase & Status
"Burning Up" (2009) by Skream
"Sweep the Floor" (2009) by Joris Voorn
"Still Speedin'" (2011) by Sway
"Blind Faith" (2011) by Chase & Status
"Bootleg Fireworks (Burning Up)" (2012) by Dillon Francis
"Soul Train" (2012) by Geck-e
"Devil in Me" (2012) by Alexandra Burke
"Semisation 2013" (2013) by Technical Itch vs. The Panacea
"Overtime" (2013) by Cash Cash
"Day and Night" feat. Will Miller & Carter Lang (2014) by A Billion Young
"Good Vibration" (2015) by Majk Spirit & DJ Mad Skill
"Good Vibes" (2015) by Kryder & the Wulf
"Temptation" (2015) by Still Young, Simon de Jano & Madwill
"Gud Vibrations" (2015) by Nghtmre & SLANDER
"Natural Power" (2015) by Ruiz Cunha
"So Nice!" (2016) by Diserpier
"World of Our Love" (2016) by Client Liaison
"Disco Sensation" (2016) by Funkatron
"Let Me Tell You" (2017) by ANOTR
"Ketamine Dreams" (2017) by Partiboi69
"Sensational" (2017) by Sam Feldt
"Sweet Sensation" (2018) by Flo-Rida
"Summer Love" (2018) by Liam Berkeley
"You Get Down" (2019) by Todd Terry
"Seat Belt" (2019) by ROBPM
"You Little Beauty" (2019) by Fisher
"This Is Oh!" (2019) by Elio Riso and Muter & Muter
"Camba" (2019) by Fer BR
"Feeling Good" (2019) by Brokenears
@michaelbytner9346
0:37
(Love sensation) Woh-oh-oh-oh-oh
(Love sensation) Love sensation
(Love sensation) You got me burnin' up with your
(Love sensation) Love sensation
Wa-ho
0:55
Love sensation, oh, it's got me under a spell
It's such a good vibration, a feeling that I know so well, well
And when you hold me close, oh it's so, so nice
That you got me burnin' up with your…
1:24
(Love sensation) Love sensation! Oh-oh
(Love sensation) You got me feeling raw with your
(Love sensation) Love sensation, yeah
(Love sensation)
1:40
Sweet sensation, I can't find the words to explain
You're such a hot temptation, you just walk right in and take me away, yeah
You got the kind of lips that touch me, a love really fine
And all I wanna say is thank you, baby, 'cause you're right on time
2:13
Can't you see that I love nobody else? I love nobody else
(Can't you see that I love nobody else?) Can't you see I love nobody?
And time won't take my love away
Just don't move, oh oh
Let me tell you, let me tell you, woh, woh, wah, woh
@WafcPassion
Please rise and show your respect for this lady and legendary track
@spazkong
Nice point :)
@JQ127-c4e
Written and produced by the immortal Dan Hartman!!
@supersaiyantoots6995
🫡🫡
@lewser2
🧍♂
@mehere337
@@JQ127-c4eIs that why it sounds like "Instant Replay"?
@hwd71
80's and 90's music wouldn't exist without Loleatta Holloway.
@fitzhutchinson1816
Great!!
@Lfg117
So sick of Xer a-holes not honoring the legends who made shallow, late 80s/90s ppl rich. 🙄
@Jonathan-d8d7i
Well naturally enough it would still exist but a goodly chunk of dance music would be missing.