About the song
I’m Not in Love” by 10cc: A Harmonic Masterpiece
Have you ever found yourself humming a melody without quite knowing why? It’s a familiar experience, one that 10cc expertly tapped into with their iconic hit, “I’m Not in Love.” Released in 1975, this track has become a timeless classic, captivating audiences of all ages with its infectious melody and thought-provoking lyrics.
Written mostly by Stewart as a response to his wife’s declaration that he did not tell her often enough that he loved her, “I’m Not in Love” was originally conceived as a bossa nova song played on guitars, but the other two members of the band, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, were not impressed with the idea for the track and it was abandoned. However, after hearing members of their staff continue to sing the melody around their studio, Stewart persuaded the group to give the song another chance, to which Godley replied that for the song to work it needed to be radically changed, and suggested that the band should try to create a new version using just voices.
This anecdote offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind one of pop music’s most enduring anthems. The decision to construct the song primarily with vocal harmonies was a bold one, and it paid off handsomely. The result is a rich, layered soundscape that envelops the listener in a wave of emotion.
The lyrics, while deceptively simple, are filled with nuance and ambiguity. The repeated refrain, “I’m not in love,” is at once a denial and an affirmation, a playful contradiction that invites listeners to consider the complexities of romantic relationships. The song’s title itself is a paradox, as the music and lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and affection.
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I’m not in love
So don’t forget it
It’s just a silly phase I’m going through
And just because
I call you up
Don’t get me wrong, don’t think you’ve got it made
I’m not in love, no no, it’s because..I like to see you
But then again
That doesn’t mean you mean that much to me
So if I call you
Don’t make a fuss
Don’t tell your friends about the two of us
I’m not in love, no no, it’s because..I keep your picture
Upon the wall
It hides a nasty stain that’s lying there
So don’t you ask me
To give it back
I know you know it doesn’t mean that much to me
I’m not in love, no no, it’s because..Ooh you’ll wait a long time for me
Ooh you’ll wait a long time
Ooh you’ll wait a long time for me
Ooh you’ll wait a long timeI’m not in love
So don’t forget it
It’s just a silly phase I’m going through
And just because I call you up
Don’t get me wrong, don’t think you’ve got it made
I’m not in love
I’m not in love