The Outfield – Your Love

About the song

## Your Love: A Classic of 80s Pop Rock

“Your Love” is an iconic track by the English rock band The Outfield, a song that has solidified its place in the annals of 80s pop rock. Originally featured on their 1985 debut album, *Play Deep*, it was released as a single in early 1986 and rapidly ascended the charts, becoming a global sensation.

Penned by guitarist John Spinks during an impromptu writing session with vocalist Tony Lewis, the song’s creation is almost as legendary as the track itself. Born from a casual gathering at Spinks’ flat, “Your Love” was crafted in a mere twenty minutes, a testament to the raw talent and chemistry of the band members. Interestingly, the lyrics, though evocative and relatable, are entirely fictional, a product of the duo’s creative imagination.

Musically, the song is a vibrant fusion of new wave, power pop, and pop rock. The driving rhythm, combined with Tony Lewis’s soaring vocals, creates an infectious energy that has captivated audiences for decades. While the lyrics paint a somewhat ambiguous picture of a romantic encounter, the song’s universal appeal lies in its ability to evoke a range of emotions and interpretations.

“Your Love” was a commercial juggernaut, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number seven on the Album Rock Tracks chart. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless quality and the band’s ability to craft a perfect pop song. Decades later, “Your Love” continues to resonate with listeners, serving as a nostalgic reminder of a golden era in music.

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Lyrics

Josie’s on a vacation far away
Come around and talk it over
So many things that I want to say
You know I like my girls a little bit older
I just wanna use your love tonight
I don’t wanna lose your love tonight

I ain’t got many friends left to talk to
No one’s around when I’m in trouble
You know I’d do anything for you
Stay the night but keep it undercover
I just wanna use your love tonight, whoa
I don’t wanna lose your love tonight

Try to stop my hands from shakin’
Somethin’ in my mind’s not makin’ sense
It’s been awhile since we were all alone
I can’t hide the way I’m feelin’

As you leave me, please, would you close the door?
And don’t forget what I told you
Just ’cause you’re right, that don’t mean I’m wrong
Another shoulder to cry upon
I just wanna use your love tonight, yeah
I don’t wanna lose your love tonight
Yeah, I just wanna use your love tonight
I don’t wanna lose your love tonight
I just wanna use your love tonight
I don’t wanna lose your love tonight

(Lose your love)
(Lose your love)
Tonight (Lose your love)
I don’t wanna lose (Lose your love tonight)
I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna (Lose your love tonight)
No, no (Lose your love tonight)
(Lose your love tonight)
No, no (I don’t wanna lose your love tonight)
(Lose your love tonight)