Soundtrack of Love: How ‘It Must Have Been Love’ Became an Iconic Ballad

Introduction

Roxette, a Swedish pop-rock duo consisting of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, graced the music world with their mesmerizing track, “It Must Have Been Love.” This poignant ballad captured the hearts of millions, leaving an indelible mark on the soundtrack of our lives.

Did You Know?

• “It Must Have Been Love” was originally featured in the soundtrack of the 1990 romantic comedy film, “Pretty Woman,” starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.
• The song achieved global acclaim, topping the charts in multiple countries, including the United States, where it reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• Marie Fredriksson, one-half of Roxette, possessed an exceptional vocal talent and was a prominent figure in the Swedish music scene. She sadly passed away in 2019, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of music.
• This iconic track is a testament to the enduring power of love and remains a cherished favorite among music enthusiasts.

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Lyrics: It Must Have Been Love

(It must have been love but it’s over now)

Lay a whisper on my pillow
Leave the winter on the ground
I wake up lonely, there’s air of silence
In the bedroom and all around

Touch me now, I close my eyes and dream away

It must have been love but it’s over now
It must have been good but I lost it somehow
It must have been love but it’s over now
From the moment we touched, ’til the time had run out

Make-believing we’re together
That I’m sheltered by your heart
But in and outside I’ve turned to water
Like a teardrop in your palm

And it’s a hard winter’s day, I dream away

It must have been love but it’s over now
It was all that I wanted, now I’m living without
It must have been love but it’s over now
It’s where the water flows, it’s where the wind blows

It must have been love but it’s over now
It must have been good but I lost it somehow
It must have been love but it’s over now
From the moment we touched, ’til the time had run out

Yeah, it must have been love but it’s over now
It was all that I wanted, now I’m living without
It must have been love but it’s over now
It’s where the water flows, it’s where the wind blows

(Must have been love but it’s over now)
(Must have been love but it’s over now)