About the song
“Love Bug” is a country song that tells the story of a man who is in love with a woman who is not interested in him. The song is a humorous look at the pain of unrequited love, and it has been praised for its catchy melody and its clever lyrics.
The song begins with Jones singing about how he first met the woman he loves. He describes her as being beautiful and kind, and he says that he was immediately smitten with her. However, he soon realizes that she is not interested in him romantically.
The song’s chorus is a simple but effective statement of the man’s unrequited love: “I’ve got a love bug, and it’s bitin’ me bad. I’ve got a love bug, and it’s drivin’ me mad.”
The rest of the song tells the story of the man’s attempts to win the woman’s love. He tries everything he can think of, but nothing seems to work. In the end, he is forced to accept that she will never love him back.
“Love Bug” is a funny and heartwarming song about the pain of unrequited love. It is a classic country song that has been covered by many artists, including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- Genre: Country
- Release Date: 1968
- Album: Love Bug
- Label: Musicor Records
- Songwriters: George Jones, Earl Montgomery
- Producer: Billy Sherrill
- Music Video Director: N/A
Critical Reception:
- “Love Bug” was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song was praised for its catchy melody and its clever lyrics.
Commercial Success:
- “Love Bug” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1968.
Legacy:
- “Love Bug” is a classic country song that has been covered by many artists, including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson.
- The song is considered to be one of the greatest country songs of all time.
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Lyrics
“Love Bug”
Well, I was ruling the roost, had all the chicks to myself.
And suddenly it happened, that funny little feeling I felt.
Well, I tried to outrun it, but it finally caught up with me.
Tell me how can I run from something that I can’t see?Oh, that little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the lovebug.
Nobody’s ever seen it, but it’s got the whole world shook up.
It all started with a little bitty kiss and a hug.
It’s a little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the lovebug.Well, I always thought that I had me a pretty good style,
But I lost that race by a good old country mile.
Yeah, I was walking all around
With my head held way up high,
And it fooled me, hit me, really took me by surprise.Oh, that little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the lovebug.
Nobody’s ever seen it, but it’s got the whole world shook up.
It all started with a little bitty kiss and a hug.
It’s a little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the lovebug.Yes, a little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the lovebug…