That's love

Gilbert O'Sullivan · Very Best Of Gilbert O'sullivan [2012]

Once in a while, out of the blue

I might appear somewhat rude

But don't be alarmed or get upset

Just say to yourself this i'll forget

And when i come home after being away

It might do me good just to hear you say

Darlin' don't move an inch, keep perfectly still

Now do with me what you will.

Sometime ago before we met

I vowed to myself that i'd never let

No-one at all ever tie me down

Never dreaming that i'd see you around

Now isn't it strange wherever you go

It's always the same with whoever you know

Which just goes to prove what i've been trying to say

Looking at you the way i do (that's love)

Promising always to be true (that's love)

Giving each other a helping hand (that's love)

Sharing each other's every plan, that's love

And in love you do

And isn't it strange wherever you go

It's always the same with whoever you know

Which just goes to prove what i've been dying to say

Holding you now the way i do (that's love)

Knowing full well you want me to (that's love)

Telling each other how we feel (that's love)

Knowing inside it must be real, that's love

And in love it's true

That's Love

Gilbert O'Sullivan's 'That's Love' stands as a quintessential example of his signature romantic balladry, blending melodic sophistication with heartfelt lyricism. Recorded for his 2012 compilation Very Best Of Gilbert O'Sullivan, the track exemplifies the polished pop sensibilities that defined his career spanning the 1960s through the 1980s. The song captures the universal sentiment of enduring affection through a smooth arrangement that highlights O'Sullivan's distinctive vocal tone. As part of his broader discography, this recording reflects his ability to craft timeless love songs that resonated with audiences across generations. Its inclusion in a greatest hits collection underscores its status as a staple of his catalog, representing the enduring appeal of his work in the English-language pop tradition.