Hush
Love Affair Lyrics


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I got a certan little girl she's on my mind
No doubt about it she looks so fine
She's the best girl that I ever had
Sometimes she's gonna make me feel so bad

Hush, hush
I thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
She broke my heart but I love her just the same now
Hush, hush
Thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
I need her loving and I'm not to blame now

(Love, love)
They got it early in the morning
(Love, love)
They got it late in the evening
(Love, love)
Well, I want that, need it
(Love, love)
Oh, I gotta gotta have it

She's got loving like quicksand
Only took one touch of her hand
To blow my mind and I'm in so deep
That I can't eat and I can't sleep

Listen
Hush, hush
Thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
She broke my heart but I love her just the same now
Hush, hush
Thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
I need her loving and I'm not to blame now

(Love, love)
They got it early in the morning
(Love, love)
They got it late in the evening
(Love, love)
Well, I want that, need it




(Love, love)
Oh, I gotta gotta have it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Love Affair's song "Hush" tell the story of a man who is deeply infatuated with a certain girl who is always on his mind. He admits that she is the best girl he has ever had but also acknowledges that she has the power to hurt him emotionally. Despite this, he cannot resist her love and wants it early in the morning, late in the evening, and every moment in between. He describes her love as being like quicksand, powerful enough to consume him entirely at just one touch. He is so deeply engrossed in his love for her that he cannot eat or sleep.


The repetition of "hush hush" in the chorus suggests that the singer is trying to suppress his feelings for her or trying to keep his relationship with her a secret. He admits to hearing her calling his name, indicating that he likely cannot resist her even if he tries to. The phrase "she broke my heart but I love her just the same" showcases how deeply his love for her runs, despite any pain she may have caused him.


Overall, Love Affair's "Hush" is a tale of all-consuming love that cannot be ignored. Despite the potential pitfalls and drawbacks of such a passionate relationship, the singer cannot help himself but to fall further and further in love with the object of his affection.


Interesting Facts:


1) "Hush" was released in 1968 and became a massive hit in the UK, reaching number 2 on the charts.
2) The song was originally recorded by American band The Tokens in 1966 but didn't achieve commercial success until Love Affair's version.
3) The song's catchy melody and repetitive chorus have made it a popular tune in various forms of media throughout the years, including in a popular episode of the TV series Mad Men.
4) Love Affair was a British pop group that formed in 1966 and consisted of six members.
5) The group's lead singer, Steve Ellis, was only 17 years old when "Hush" was recorded.
6) Love Affair disbanded in 1971 but had several other hit songs during their active years, including "Rainbow Valley" and "Everlasting Love."
7) "Hush" was covered by Deep Purple in 1968 and became a hit in the US, reaching number 4 on the charts.
8) The song was also covered by Kula Shaker in 1997 and appeared in the film Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.
9) Love Affair's version of the song was used in a 2012 UK television commercial for Jacob's Cracker Crisps.
10) The songwriters behind "Hush" are Joe South and Duane Hitchings, both accomplished American musicians and songwriters in their own right.


Chords:
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Line by Line Meaning

I got a certan little girl she's on my mind
There is a specific girl that I can't stop thinking about


No doubt about it she looks so fine
Without a doubt, she is incredibly attractive


She's the best girl that I ever had
Out of all the girls I've been with, she is the best one


Sometimes she's gonna make me feel so bad
Although I love her, sometimes she hurts me emotionally


Hush, hush
Quiet, keep it down


I thought I heard her calling my name now
I think she might be trying to contact me


She broke my heart but I love her just the same now
She hurt me but I still care for her deeply


I need her loving and I'm not to blame now
I crave her affection and it's not unreasonable


(Love, love) They got it early in the morning
People experience love at all times of the day, even early in the morning


(Love, love) They got it late in the evening
People experience love at all times of the day, even late at night


(Love, love) Well, I want that, need it
Love is something that I want and need badly


(Love, love) Oh, I gotta gotta have it
I must have love, it is an essential part of my life


She's got loving like quicksand
Her love is addicting and it's easy to get trapped


Only took one touch of her hand
The connection between us was immediate and powerful


To blow my mind and I'm in so deep
She completely overwhelmed me and now I'm completely invested


That I can't eat and I can't sleep
She has such a strong hold on me that I can't focus on anything else


Listen
Pay attention




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joe South

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