I´m in the mood for love
Roxy Music 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 of Roxy Music's "I'm in the Mood for Love" describe the overwhelming feeling of love and desire that takes over when the person you are in love with is nearby. The first verse states that the singer is in the mood for love simply because their love interest is near them. The proximity of this person triggers their emotions and puts them in a state of yearning.


The second verse describes the heavenly feeling the singer experiences when their love interest looks at them. They describe the brightness of their eyes as being like stars, which contributes to the mystical and dreamlike quality of the song. The chorus reiterates how being near this person makes the singer feel, and they dismiss any thoughts of doubt or fear about the longevity of their relationship. For the moment, they are in love and nothing else matters.


Overall, "I'm in the Mood for Love" communicates the intense and all-consuming nature of love. The simple presence of a person can spark a fire within us that sets our hearts ablaze. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and surrender, as if the singer is completely at the mercy of their emotions and the object of their affection. It is a beautiful and universal sentiment that has resonated with generations of music lovers.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm in the mood for love
I am inspired and excited to experience romantic love


Simply because you're near me.
Just being close to you instigates my emotional response


Funny, but when you're near me
It's amusing how your presence can cause such strong feelings


Heaven is in your eyes
Your eyes hold such beauty that they resemble paradise


Bright as the stars we're under
The radiant sparkle of your eyes takes me to a world where we're lying under the stars


Oh! Is it any wonder
It's not surprising that your appearance makes me feel this way


I'm in the mood for love?
Once again, I am in the mood to experience romantic love


Why stop to think of whether
Why bother to consider the possibility


This little dream might fade?
That this infatuation could just be temporary


We've put our hearts together
We have joined our passions and feelings


Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
We have become a unified entity, and I am unafraid moving forward


If there's a cloud above
If there's an obstacle in our way


If it should rain we'll let it
If things get difficult, we will accept it and move forward


But for tonight, forget it!
However, for just tonight, we will disregard any potential difficulties and focus solely on love


I'm in the mood for love
Once again, I am inspired and excited to experience romantic love




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

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Tell her I'll be waiting
In the usual place
With the tired and weary
There's no escape
To need a woman
You've got to know
How the strong get weak
And the rich get poor
Slave to love
oh, slave to love
you're running with me
Don't touch the ground
We're the restless hearted
Not the chained and bound
The sky is burning
A sea of flame
Though your world is changing
I will be the same
Slave to love
oh, slave to love
Slave to love (na na na na, na na na na)
slave to love (No I can't escape, i'm a slave to love)
The storm is breaking
Or so it seems
We're too young to reason
Too grown up to dream
Now spring is turning
Your face to mine
I can hear your laughter
I can see your smile
Slave to love (na na na na, na na na na)
slave to love (No I can't escape, i'm a slave to love)
Slave…



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@patriciacosta3320

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I am!!! Such a great song!!

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I am, and I'll be listening in another 40 years

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If you're here, 2024 listening to this masterpiece you're a Legend

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ну не нужно нам льстить, у нас просто хороший вкус :-)

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@Nelimagen

Tiene razón! En estos tiempos por ahí leí que alguien bosteza y le hacen música y al final es pura basura, como por ejemplo acá en Latam el reggaeton🤦‍♀️
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