“It Must Have Been Love” is a song by the Swedish pop duo Roxette. The song was written by Per Gessle and was released in 1987 as part of their album “Look Sharp!”. The song became popular worldwide after it was featured in the movie “Pretty Woman” starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. The song was re-recorded in 1990 and was released as a single, which became a massive hit.
Verse 1
Lay a whisper on my pillow
Leave the winter on the ground
I wake up lonely, there’s air of silence
In the bedroom and all around
Touch me now, I close my eyes and dream away
The first verse of the song talks about the feeling of loneliness and emptiness. The singer requests his lover to come and comfort him. He wants to forget his loneliness and sleep peacefully.
Chorus
It must have been love, but it’s over now
It must have been good, but I lost it somehow
It must have been love, but it’s over now
From the moment we touched till the time had run out
The chorus of the song talks about the past love that was once beautiful but is now over. The singer realizes that the love he once had is now gone, and he cannot bring it back.
Verse 2
Make believing we’re together
That I’m sheltered by your heart
But in and outside, I turn to water
Like a teardrop in your palm
And it’s a hard winter’s day, I dream away
The second verse talks about the singer’s desire to be with his lover and feel safe in their arms. He feels like he is melting in their presence and wants to forget all his troubles and just dream away.
Chorus
It must have been love, but it’s over now
It must have been good, but I lost it somehow
It must have been love, but it’s over now
From the moment we touched till the time had run out
Bridge
But when you’re gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you’re gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you’re gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day
And make it okay
I miss you
The bridge of the song talks about the singer’s feelings after his lover has left him. He feels like a part of him is missing, and he cannot function without his lover. He misses their presence and the comfort they brought to his life.
Chorus
It must have been love, but it’s over now
It must have been good, but I lost it somehow
It must have been love, but it’s over now
From the moment we touched till the time had run out
It must have been love, but it’s over now
It’s where the water flows, it’s where the wind blows
The final chorus of the song talks about the love that once existed and how it is now over. The singer accepts that the love they once had is gone and that it’s time to move on.
Conclusion
“It Must Have Been Love” is a beautiful love song that talks about the pain of lost love. The song’s lyrics are emotional and relatable to anyone who has gone through a breakup. Roxette’s music and lyrics have touched millions of hearts worldwide, and the song is still popular today. The song’s success in the movie “Pretty Woman” has made it a classic that will always be remembered.
