Didn't Know It Was Love
Survivor · Other Songs - Survivor
When love was in season I was on the run
I was lookin' for trouble and the thrill of the chase
Love was lookin' at me eye to eye, face to face
One touch should've told me, try and understand
Love was always a long shot to a gambling man
With a roll of the dice, girl I threw it away
Now I'm thinkin' 'bout you day and night, night and day
Didn't know it was love
Didn't know it was fate
Didn't know it was destiny callin'
Tell me it's never too late
Was I too blind to see
When push came to shove
You were all that I needed
Didn't know it was love
Wasn't blind to the magic, you think I'm so tough
Turnin' my back on the thunder, just ain't good enough
I keep trying to shake you, there just ain't no way
I've thinkin' 'bout you day and night, night and day
Didn't know it was love
Didn't know it was fate
Didn't know it was destiny callin'
Tell me it's never too late
Was I too blind to see
When push came to shove
You were all that I needed
Didn't know it was love
Those crazy nights on the borderline
Did my best to cut myself free
Stood alone, just a prisoner
Never knew you were holdin' the key, no
I was lookin' for trouble and the thrill of the chase
Love was lookin' at me eye to eye, face to face
Didn't know it was love
Didn't know it was fate
Didn't know it was destiny callin'
Tell me it's never too late
Was I too blind to see
When push came to shove
You were all that I needed
Didn't know it was love
Didn't know it was love
Didn't know it was fate
Didn't Know It Was Love
Survivor's 1985 single "Didn't Know It Was Love" stands as a defining track of the New Wave and synth-pop era. Released during the height of their career, the song blends electronic instrumentation with a driving rhythm that became a staple of dance floors worldwide. The track exemplifies the group's signature sound, characterized by its polished production and catchy melodies that transcended regional boundaries. While often associated with their broader discography, the song remains a distinct song in their catalog, celebrated for its enduring appeal and its role in cementing Survivor's status as pioneers of the genre. Its inclusion in various compilations over the decades underscores its significance as a representative work of their artistic output during the mid-1980s.