It's Only Love
ZZ Top
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I'm gonna tell ya what it's all about Sweet thang's tryin' to put me out She gone and found herself another man She tryin' to let me down as fast as she can It's only love, it drives me crazy It's only love pretty baby Baby, what you tryin' to do Well after runnin' round a time or two I found out only the best will do Well it's your own fault for lettin' her go So maybe now you'll take it slow It's only love, it drives me crazy It's only love pretty baby Baby, what you tryin' to do Well, it's all over now but the cryin' I keep on payin' the price for my lyin' Don't let it get you down it ain't nothin' new You ain't the only one that it's happened to It's only love, it drives me crazy It's only love pretty baby Baby, what you tryin' to do
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Written by: FRANK BEARD, BILLY GIBBONS, DUSTY HILL
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10 facts about this song
Origin"It's Only Love" is a song by American rock band ZZ Top from their 1976 album 'Tejas.'
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Album AppreciationThe album 'Tejas,' which features 'It's Only Love,' was ranked number 70 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 greatest albums of the 1970s.
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CompositionWritten by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard, the song typifies ZZ Top's stylings of the period, featuring driving bass lines and guitar riffs.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "It's Only Love" speak of a love that is not reciprocated. This theme of unrequited love is one of the most common themes in pop music.
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InfluenceZZ Top's music, including "It's Only Love," has been a major influence on the Southern rock genre.
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Live Performance"It's Only Love" is a staple of ZZ Top's live performances, highlighting their ability to blend blues and rock elements.
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VideoA music video for "It's Only Love" was made and spread on MTV, which was a significant contributing factor to the band's mainstream success in the 1980s.
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RecognitionThe song has been covered by many bands and artists over the years, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence.
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Other MediaThe song has been featured in several movies, TV shows, and commercials, contributing to its widespread recognition.
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Band's SignatureJust like many other ZZ Top songs, "It's Only Love" is noted for its potent mixture of blues and rock, a signature of the Texas trio, and the catchy lyrics that stick in your mind long after the song has finished.
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