About the Song
Ah, love. That exhilarating, all-consuming emotion that can leave you feeling on top of the world⊠or completely helpless. Dr. Hookâs âWhen Youâre In Love With A Beautiful Womanâ captures both sides of the coin with a catchy melody and a relatable, tongue-in-cheek perspective. Released in 1979, the song became a massive hit, resonating with listeners who recognized the joys and frustrations of being smitten with someone stunning.
The song isnât your typical love ballad. Dr. Hook, known for their lighthearted and often humorous approach to music, injects a playful energy into the lyrics. The opening lines, âWhen youâre in love with a beautiful woman / Itâs hard,â immediately set the tone for a song that acknowledges the challenges that come with loving someone incredibly attractive.
âWhen Youâre In Love With A Beautiful Womanâ delves into the insecurities that can arise when your partner is a head-turner. The narrator worries about other men vying for her attention, constantly feeling the need to prove himself worthy. The line, âYou gotta keep yourself in shape / Gotta watch what you sayâ humorously portrays the pressure to maintain a certain image when your significant other is a knockout.
However, the song isnât all about anxieties. It also celebrates the pure joy and excitement that comes with loving someone beautiful. The narrator describes the way her smile brightens his day and how he canât help but brag about her to his friends. The line, âYou make me feel like a million bucksâ captures the confidence boost that comes with being with someone everyone admires.
Musically, the song is a delightful blend of pop and disco, with a driving beat and catchy guitar riffs. The prominent use of horns adds a touch of soulfulness, making it perfect for dancing the night away or simply swaying in your living room.
Dr. Hookâs âWhen Youâre In Love With A Beautiful Womanâ remains a timeless classic. It reminds us that love, even when complicated, can be incredibly rewarding. The song celebrates the beauty of finding someone who takes your breath away, while also acknowledging the insecurities and challenges that come along with the territory. Itâs a lighthearted yet relatable reflection on the rollercoaster ride of love, proving that sometimes, laughter is the best medicine for a lovesick heart.
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Lyrics: When Youâre In Love With A Beautiful Woman
When youâre in love with a beautiful woman
Itâs hard
When youâre in love with a beautiful woman
You know itâs hardEverybody wants her
Everybody loves her
Everybody wants to take your baby homeWhen youâre in love with a beautiful woman
You watch your friends
When youâre in love with a beautiful woman
It never ends
You know that itâs crazy
You want to trust her
Then somebody hangs up when you answer the phone
When youâre in love with a beautiful woman
You go it aloneMaybe itâs just an ego problem
Problem is, Iâve been fooled before
By fair weathered friends and faint hearted lovers
And everytime it happens
It just convinces me more
When youâre in love with a beautiful woman
You watch her eyes
When youâre in love with a beautiful woman
You look for lies
Everybody tempts her
Everybody tells her
Sheâs the most beautiful woman they know
When youâre in love with a beautiful woman
You go it alone
When youâre in love with a beautiful woman
You watch your friends
When youâre in love with a beautiful woman
Yeah it never ends
When youâre in love with a beautiful woman
You watch her eyes
When youâre in love with a beautiful woman
You keep looking for lies
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