Heavy Love Affair
Marvin Gaye
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Look in your eyes And I see the lies But in my mind It's a mystery Feeling the pain And I feel the love And once again You're the world to me Hey, what is this thing I'm feeling, baby What are these strange emotions Loving the pleasure sweetly Loving the pain as deeply It's almost midnight And my love is coming down Lots of ladies love me But it's still a lonesome town (Very special love Very special love affair) (Very special love Very special love affair) You've got me looking for love Though you're my sole desire Looking for love and a girl for me You've got me looking for love And my soul's on fire Looking for love and a girl for me Memories of our love obsesses me ?? If I gave into your soul, my dear Then you really never could be mine fff??? Think of you every day, think of you all kinds of way Very special love Very special love Very special love bVery special love Very special love Very special love Very special love Very special love Very special love, very special, very special love
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Written by: MARVIN P GAYE
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12 facts about this song
Album Classification"Heavy Love Affair" is a song from Marvin Gaye's 13th studio album entitled "In our Lifetime", released in 1981.
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Song WriterMarvin Gaye himself is credited as the writer of “Heavy Love Affair.” As such the song reflects his personal experiences and emotions.
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Music GenreThis song, much like the majority of Marvin Gaye's discography, falls under the Soul genre, with a distinct infusion of funk.
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Track LengthThe song is 2 minutes and 59 seconds long.
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Production Information"In Our Lifetime" album, which includes "Heavy Love Affair," was produced under the Tamla records, a sub-label of Motown Records.
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Album Theme"In Our Lifetime" is a concept album with songs that are deeply introspective and philosophical, reflecting Gaye's personal struggles. “Heavy Love Affair” forms part of this emotional narrative.
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Controversial Album ReleaseThe release of the album "In Our Lifetime" was controversial because the song's complex mix was issued without Gaye's approval after he refused to deliver the final mix. It is therefore uncertain whether "Heavy Love Affair" sounds exactly as Gaye originally intended.
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Lyrical Content"Heavy Love Affair" is a powerful song about the tensions and struggles within a romantic relationship.
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Music ArrangementThe song consists of a lively horn section and string arrangement, which is characteristic of Marvin's music style during this period.
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Personal SignificanceIt was one of the last albums released by Marvin Gaye before his tragic death in 1984, making it a significant part of his musical legacy.
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InfluenceThe song and album’s distinct blend of funk and soul has often been seen as a transformative influence on the Neo Soul genre that emerged in the late 90s.
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Reception & Reviews"Heavy Love Affair," while less popular than some of Gaye's biggest hits, was praised for its emotive lyrics and compelling instrumentation.
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