About the song
Background:
“I’m in Love” is a soul song recorded by Wilson Pickett in 1967. It was written by Bobby Womack and produced by Jerry Wexler. The song was a major hit, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the R&B chart. It remains one of Pickett’s most popular and enduring songs.
Themes:
The song explores the overwhelming joy and excitement of falling in love. The lyrics convey a sense of euphoria and passion, capturing the feeling of being completely consumed by love. There’s a strong emphasis on the physical and emotional intensity of the experience.
Lyrics:
The lyrics are simple but effective, conveying the singer’s infatuation with his lover:
- “I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love with you”
- “I can’t help myself, girl, I’m in love with you”
- “You got me walking on a cloud, floating in the air”
- “You got me feeling good all over, I can’t explain”
The repetition of the phrase “I’m in love” reinforces the intensity of the singer’s feelings, while the use of vivid imagery (“walking on a cloud”) helps to create a sense of euphoria.
Musical Style:
The song is characterized by Pickett’s powerful vocals, a driving rhythm section, and a horn arrangement that adds to the song’s sense of excitement. Pickett’s delivery is raw and passionate, perfectly conveying the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
Legacy:
“I’m in Love” has become a classic soul song, covered by numerous artists over the years. It continues to be a popular choice for weddings and other romantic occasions, and its message of love and joy remains as relevant today as it was when it was first released.
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Lyrics
I’m in love, yes, I am
Love, love, love
I’m in love, sho ’nuff in love
Look-a-here
My friends all wonder what´s come over me
I’m as happy as a man can be
I’m in love (love, love)
I’m in love (love, love) love
I’m in love (love, love)
I’m so glad I can tell the world
(love, love, love)
I’m too proud on my own
(love, love, love)
Yes, I am
(love, love, love)
I’m sho ’nuff in love
(love, love, love)
Look-a-here
I feel just like a baby boy (ooooo)
On a Christmas mornin’ with a brand new toy
I’m in love (love, love)
I’m in love, love, love
Uum-mmm
I’m in love (love, love)
Sho ’nuff in love (love, love)
I can shout about it, yeah
(love, love, love)
I can cry about it sometime
(love, love, love)
Whoa, sho ’nuff in love
(love, love, love)
Sho ’nuff in love, yes, I am
(love, love, love)
[Begin Fade]
I can knock on wood, now
(love, love, love)