I Believe in a Thing Called Love
The Darkness
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Can't explain all the feelings that you're making me feel My heart's in overdrive and you're behind the steering wheel Touching you, touching me Touching you, God you're touching me I believe in a thing called love Just listen to the rhythm of my hart There's a chance we could make it now We'll be rocking 'til the sun goes down I believe in a thing called love Ooh! I want to kiss you every minute, every hour, every day You got me in a spin but everything is A.OK! Touching you, touching me Touching you, God you're touching me I believe in a thing called love Just listen to the rhythm of my hart There's a chance we could make it now We'll be rocking 'til the sun goes down I believe in a thing called love Ooh! Guitar! Touching you, touching me Touching you, God you're touching me I believe in a thing called love Just listen to the rhythm of my hart There's a chance we could make it now We'll be rocking 'til the sun goes down I believe in a thing called love Ooh!
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Written by: Daniel Francis Hawkins, Francis Gilles Poullain-Patterson, Edwin James Graham, Justin Hawkins
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Background"I Believe in a Thing Called Love" is a song by British rock band The Darkness, which was first released in 2003. It is one of the band's most well-known songs.
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Song Chart PerformanceThe hit single peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and also reached the top ten in the charts of four other countries. Additionally, it achieved chart success in the U.S., hitting number 9 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" won a number of awards. It won Best Rock Video, Best Direction, and Best Special Effects in a Video at the 2003 UK Music Video Awards.
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Album SuccessThe song is included in their debut album, "Permission to Land," which also garnered significant success. This album enabled The Darkness to become the first British rock band in UK chart history to debut in the first place.
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Song StyleThe style of "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" is often described as glam rock. This combines a jumpy guitar track with high-pitched, operatic vocals, reminiscent of Queen.
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Songwriting ProcessThe lead singer and guitarist, Justin Hawkins, was reportedly in the bath when he came up with the famous falsetto in the chorus of the song.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists like Lemar, Hayseed Dixie, and Panic! at the Disco—indicating its enduring popularity and wide appeal.
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Video Game AppearanceThis song is featured in various video games, including "Guitar Hero: On Tour," "Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party," and "Rocksmith 2014"—further increasing its exposure to a younger audience.
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TV PerformancesThe Darkness performed "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" on popular TV shows including "Top of the Pops" and "Saturday Night Live," helping to amplify its success.
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Song Topic"I Believe in a Thing Called Love" is, as the title suggests, a love song. It reflects the band's love for rock 'n' roll and their desire to share that love with the world.
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