It Must Be Love
Siffre Labi Lyrics


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I never thought I'd miss you half as much as I do
And I never thought I'd feel this way the way I feel about you
As soon as I wake up, any night, any day
I know that it's you I need to take the blues away

It must be love, love, love
It must be love, love, love
Nothing more nothing less love is the best

How can it be that we can say so much without words
Bless you and bless me baby, bless the bees and the birds
I've got to be near you, every night, every day
I couldn't be happy baby any other way

It must be love, love, love
It must be love, love, love
Nothing more nothing less love is the best

As soon as I wake up, every night, every day
I know that it's you I need to take the blues away

[Repeat: x2]
It must be love, love, love




It must be love, love, love
Nothing more nothing less love is the best

Overall Meaning

In Labi Siffre's song "It Must Be Love," the singer expresses their unending affection towards someone they never thought they would miss as much as they do. The sudden feelings that have arisen are strong and undeniable. The singer puts emphasis on the fact that this love is beyond words, something that can be felt without the need to express it through language. They cannot imagine a life without their lover and cannot fathom being happy any other way. The repetition of "It must be love" throughout the song emphasizes the idea that this love is all-consuming and all-powerful.


This song is a declaration of love, but it also goes beyond that. "It Must Be Love" is also about the power of love and how it can transform people. The singer is amazed at how he feels, and despite the fact that he never thought he would feel this way, he is grateful for it. Love has a way of changing people's lives and this song is an ode to that.


The song's chorus is one of its most memorable phrases: "Nothing more nothing less love is the best." This phrase emphasizes the power of love and how it can be transformative. The song's melody is also quite memorable, with its upbeat piano melodies and cheerful tempo. It's a catchy tune that will leave you singing its chorus for hours.


Line by Line Meaning

I never thought I'd miss you half as much as I do
I didn't expect to miss you this much


And I never thought I'd feel this way the way I feel about you
I never expected to have these intense feelings for you


As soon as I wake up, any night, any day
I think about you as soon as I wake up, whether it's daytime or nighttime


I know that it's you I need to take the blues away
You make me happy and are the only one who can cheer me up


It must be love, love, love
My feelings for you are undoubtedly love


Nothing more nothing less love is the best
Love is the greatest feeling there is


How can it be that we can say so much without words
Our unspoken communication is incredibly strong


Bless you and bless me baby, bless the bees and the birds
I wish happiness and blessings upon us, as well as to nature


I've got to be near you, every night, every day
Being close to you is essential for me, whether it's day or night


I couldn't be happy baby any other way
I can only be truly happy with you by my side


It must be love, love, love
My feelings for you are undoubtedly love


Nothing more nothing less love is the best
Love is the greatest feeling there is


As soon as I wake up, every night, every day
I think about you as soon as I wake up, whether it's daytime or nighttime


I know that it's you I need to take the blues away
You make me happy and are the only one who can cheer me up


It must be love, love, love
My feelings for you are undoubtedly love


It must be love, love, love
My feelings for you are undoubtedly love


Nothing more nothing less love is the best
Love is the greatest feeling there is




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Labi Siffre

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Comments from YouTube:

@johnmcgill1025

I had been dating a girl for about a month, when I took her to see Labi Siffre for her birthday November 13 1972. Labi has a special place in my heart as the girl went on to be my wife and the mother of my children.

@lockycooper2269

That’s well nice mate, what a nice story

@TheNorthanShowcaseChannel

What a lovely thing to read. All the best mate.

@Kratetunes

My birthday is also nov 13th

@penelopeheyward-sq3hr

Mine too 🎉

@samsw1138

Just been telling the family (on Xmas day 2023) about Labi..being the original for this song...and came across this story.... beautiful ❤️

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@susanburon8270

Reminds me of my brother who I lost January 10th this year it's hard diagnosed around Christmas gone so quickly we we're so close 💔 miss him so much love you lots ❤️ Nick xxxxx

@carefreedelight2355

Too short . I hope you had time to tell him how much you clearly loved him.

@stevengibbons5517

This has made my night shift.
There's a gentleness here that you see all too rarely in music.

@BoxsterPB

It is so gentle and pure.

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