About The Song
When it comes to iconic voices in country-pop, few names carry the same weight as Shania Twain. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, she not only redefined the boundaries of country music but also bridged the gap between Nashville twang and mainstream pop with astonishing success. Her 1997 hit “Love Gets Me Every Time”, the lead single from her wildly successful album Come On Over, perfectly captures this unique blend. With its playful lyrics, catchy hook, and polished production, the song showcases Twain at her most confident and charismatic—a woman fully in control of her sound and her image.
From the moment “Love Gets Me Every Time” kicks off with that unmistakable fiddle riff, listeners are greeted with a buoyant energy that refuses to be ignored. The track is uptempo, flirtatious, and filled with a kind of youthful exuberance that defined much of Twain’s late-’90s work. But beneath its radio-friendly sheen lies a savvy understanding of musical structure and emotional relatability. Twain, along with longtime producer and then-husband Robert John “Mutt” Lange, created a piece that’s as musically tight as it is irresistibly fun.
Lyrically, “Love Gets Me Every Time” explores a theme as old as time: the inevitable, sometimes infuriating pull of love. Twain sings of her resolve not to fall again, only to find herself once more caught in love’s unpredictable trap. The lyrics are conversational and tongue-in-cheek—”No, I can’t fight it / Love gets me every time”—giving the song an approachable charm. It’s not overwrought or sentimental; instead, it plays like a wink across a crowded room, a nod to the times we all think we’ve figured it out, only to be surprised by our own hearts.
One of the song’s great strengths is how it captures Twain’s distinct voice—not just vocally, but artistically. There’s a self-awareness here, a knowing blend of classic country storytelling with a contemporary sensibility that refuses to take itself too seriously. In many ways, “Love Gets Me Every Time” epitomizes what made Come On Over such a juggernaut: it’s accessible without being generic, clever without being cynical, and rooted in tradition while sounding utterly modern.
Musically, the track is built around a tight, radio-ready arrangement that leans into both pop and country elements. The fiddle lines nod to Twain’s Nashville roots, while the slick, layered production speaks to Lange’s background in rock and pop. Together, they created a sound that was revolutionary at the time and remains influential today.
In short, “Love Gets Me Every Time” is not just a catchy single—it’s a masterclass in crossover appeal. It’s a song that makes you smile, tap your foot, and maybe even recall your own battles with love’s unpredictable timing. It’s also a reminder of just how skillfully Shania Twain built a bridge between two musical worlds—and invited millions of listeners to dance across it with her.
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HmAw!Life was goin’ greatLove was gonna have to waitWas in no hurryHad no worriesStaying single was the planDidn’t need a steady manI had it covered‘Til I discoveredThat love gets me every timeMy heart changed my mindAnd I goldarn gone and done it, oohGone and done it (gone and done it)Guess I fell in love (gone and done it)Must’ve been the way he walked (gone and done it)Or the sweet, sweet talk (gone and done it)I guess I goldarn gone and done it, oohI was quite contentJust paying my own rentIt was my placeI needed my spaceI was free to shop aroundIn no rush to settle downI had it covered‘Til I discoveredThat love gets me every timeMy heart changed my mindI goldarn gone and done it, oohGone and done it (gone and done it)Guess I fell in love (gone and done it)It must’ve been the way he walked (gone and done it)Or his sweet, sweet talk (gone and done it)I guess I goldarn gone (gone) and done itAh, oh-awOoh!Hm, mmWell, love gets me every timeMy heart changed my mindAnd I goldarn gone and done it, oohGone and done it (gone and done it)Guess I fell in love (gone and done it)Well, it must’ve been the way he walked (gone and done it)Ooh, or his sweet, sweet talk (gone and done it)It’s in the way he calls my name (gone and done it)And I know I’ll never be the same (gone and done it)Don’t you know that love gets me every time?My heart changed my mindAnd I goldarn gone and done itOohThought I had it covered, uh-huhLife was goin’ greatWell, I goldarn gone and done it