Love Affair
Johnny Hallyday · Rough Town [1994]
Well the water runs the river
And the river runs to the sea
And I'll come running to you baby
If you come running to me
But it gets kind of hard sometimes, so hard sometimes
Honey if you're not there, if you're not there
I want a sweet love, sweet love to share
So why don't we have a love affair ?
Why don't we have a love affair ?
[Kathy]
Softly you were speaking
Whispering your words
Your head laid on my shoulder
And everything you said I heard
[Johnny]
But it gets kind of hard sometimes, so hard sometimes
[Johnny & Kathy]
If you're not there, if you're not there
Cause there's a sweet love, sweet love, sweet love us to share
Why don't we have a love affair ?
Why don't we have a love affair ?
Why don't we have a love affair ?
So the whole world can see
Why don't we have a love affair ?
[Johnny]
Honey just you and me
Cause it gets kind hard sometimes
So hard sometimes
Baby when you're not there
When you're not there
So if we can't be together
Just say a little prayer
[Johnny & Kathy]
Why don't we have a love affair ?
Why don't we have a love affair ?
Love Affair
Johnny Hallyday's "Love Affair" stands as a quintessential example of his enduring power ballad style, characterized by raw vocal delivery and emotive storytelling. Released on the 1994 album *Rough Town*, the track exemplifies the French singer's ability to blend classic rock influences with his signature theatrical flair. As a staple of his discography, the song reflects the romantic intensity that defined his career spanning several decades. The recording captures the essence of Hallyday's mid-career period, where he continued to evolve his sound while maintaining the emotional core that made him a legend in French music. Its enduring popularity speaks to the universal appeal of its themes and the artist's mastery of the genre.