Im Not in Love is noteworthy for its innovative and lush backing vocal texture and its emotive atmosphere. It was penned by 10cc members Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman, inspired by Stewarts relationship with his wife. The song delves into complex feelings about love and commitment, standing as one of 10ccs biggest hits.
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INTRO:
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#m7 VERSE 1:
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I'm not in love, so don't forget it,
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It's just a silly phase I'm going through.
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And just because I call you up,
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Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made. REFRAIN 1:
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I'm not in love, no-no.
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(It's because). VERSE 2:
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I like to see you, but then again,
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That doesn't mean you mean that much to me.
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So if I call you, don't make a fuss,
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Don't tell your friends about the two of us. REFRAIN 2:
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I'm not in love, no-no.
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(It's because). LONG REFRAIN & INSTRUMENTAL:
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Be quiet, big boys don't cry.
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Big boys don't cry,
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Big boys don't cry.
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Big boys don't cry,
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Big boys don't cry.
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Big boys don't cry,
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#m7 Big boys don't cry. VERSE 3:
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I keep your picture upon the wall,
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It hides a nasty stain that's lyin' there.
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So don't you ask me to give it back,
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I know you know it doesn't mean that much to me. REFRAIN 4:
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I'm not in love, no-no.
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(It's because). CHORUS 1:
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Ooh, you'll wait a long time for me,
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Ooh, you'll wait a long time.
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Ooh, you'll wait a long time for me,
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Ooh, you'll wait a long time. VERSE 4:
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I'm not in love, so don't forget it,
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It's just a silly phase I'm going through.
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And just because I call you up,
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Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made. REFRAIN 3:(Fade)