A Love I Believe In
Maxine 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 Maxine Sullivan's song "I'm in the Mood for Love" depict a person who is in love, and the mere presence of their lover is enough to make them feel romantic and affectionate. The opening line "I'm in the mood for love" sets the tone of the song, expressing the singer's emotions and desires. The following line "Simply because you're near me" reveals that the lover's proximity is the reason for the singer's heightened emotional state. The singer finds it funny that being close to their lover can have such a powerful effect on them, suggesting that love can be unexpected and inexplicable.


The second stanza of the song focuses on the lover's physical features, specifically their eyes. The singer describes their eyes as "bright as the stars we're under," implying that being with their lover feels like being in a dreamy, magical place. The use of the word "heaven" further emphasizes the intensity of the singer's feelings. The lyrics also suggest that being close to their lover gives the singer a sense of wonder, further emphasizing the romantic and dreamlike quality of their relationship. The rest of the song expresses the singer's desire to be with their lover, regardless of any potential obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

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


Simply because you're near me
My proximity to you is the cause of my feeling


Funny, but when you're near me
It is strange, but whenever you are close to me


Heaven is in your eyes
Your eyes are so beautiful that they remind me of heaven


Bright as the stars we're under
The brilliance of your eyes is like the stars shining above us


Oh! Is it any wonder
It is not surprising at all


I'm in the mood for love?
That I am feeling this way?


Why stop to think of whether
There is no reason to contemplate if


This little dream might fade?
This lovely fantasy might disappear


We've put our hearts together
We have joined our hearts


Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
We are now united, and I feel no fear


If there's a cloud above
If there is trouble or sadness


If it should rain we'll let it
If it rains, we will accept it


But for tonight, forget it!
However, tonight let us forget about it




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOROTHY FIELDS, JIMMY MCHUGH

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