Love Stinks
J. Geils Band
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You love her But she loves him And he loves somebody else You just can't win And so it goes Till the day you die This thing they call love It's gonna make you cry I've had the blues The reds and the pinks One thing for sure (Love stinks) Love stinks yeah yeah (Love stinks) Love stinks yeah yeah (Love stinks) Love stinks yeah yeah (Love stinks) Love stinks yeah yeah Two by two and side by side Love's gonna find you yes it is You just can't hide You'll hear it call Your heart will fall Then love will fly It's gonna soar I don't care for any Casanova thing All I can say is Love stinks Love stinks yeah yeah (Love stinks) Love stinks yeah yeah (Love stinks) Love stinks yeah yeah (Love stinks) Love stinks yeah yeah I've been through diamonds I've been through minks I've been through it all Love stinks Love stinks yeah yeah (Love stinks) Love stinks yeah yeah (Love stinks) Love stinks yeah yeah (Love stinks) Love stinks, love stinks yeah yeah (Love stinks) Love stinks, love stinks yeah yeah (Love stinks) Love stinks, I mean it stinks yeah yeah (Love stinks) Love stinks, love stinks yeah yeah (Love stinks) Love stinks, love stinks yeah yeah (Love stinks) Love stinks, love stinks
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Written by: PETER WOLF, SETH JUSTMAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Love Stinks" was released as a single by the J. Geils Band in 1980.
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Track PositionIt is the title track of their ninth studio album.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song is known for its anti-love lyrics that give a cynical view of romantic relationships, suggesting that “love stinks.”
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Chart SuccessThe song did well on the music charts, reaching number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Pop Culture Appearance"Love Stinks" is famously used in the 1998 film, "The Wedding Singer," and it's performed by Adam Sandler's character during a wedding reception.
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SongwritersSeth Justman and Peter Wolf, the band's keyboard player and lead vocalist respectively, are credited as the songwriters.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have done cover versions of "Love Stinks," including industrial rock band KMFDM.
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LegacyThe song has retained cultural relevance years after its release, frequently being used in movies and TV shows, further exemplifying its enduring popularity.
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Parodies"Love Stinks" has also been parodied in pop culture. Comedian Adam Sandler does a humorous version of the song in "The Wedding Singer" to reflect his character’s broken heart.
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Iconic LineThe song's chorus, "Love stinks, yeah, yeah" has become one of its most identifiable lines, being sung loudly at live performances and recognized by audiences globally.
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SoundWhile the J. Geils Band is known for its rock and roll and blues influence, "Love Stinks" also includes elements of new wave music.
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