It Must Have Been Love
Roxette · Tourism
Lay a whisper on my pillow
Leave the winter on the ground
I wake up lonely, in this 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
In and outside I turn 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
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
Oohh
It Must Have Been Love
Released in 1990 on the album *Tourism*, this track stands as a defining moment in the Swedish Eurodance movement. Performed by Roxette, the song blends pop sensibilities with an upbeat, danceable rhythm that became a staple of the genre during its peak. The recording features the iconic vocal interplay between Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, showcasing their signature harmonies that would characterize much of their discography. While the song achieved significant commercial success globally, its enduring appeal lies in its infectious melody and the nostalgic atmosphere it evokes for fans of 1990s pop music. It remains a quintessential example of the era's polished production style and the duo's ability to craft anthemic tracks that transcended regional boundaries.