Archived Reaction: I'm Not In Love by 10cc Reaction

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[@NettieThomson1andonly]

Thy lyric isn’t “mean.” It is a man denying, in vain, that he’s still in love with a woman. It’s an incredible love song.

[@donp1964]

The lyrics aren't mean. It's about a guy who is frightened at the feelings he's having and denying that he's in love with this girl, even though he clearly is. It's more sad and sweet than "mean"

[@wheelsistheman]

The lead singer was having breakfast with his wife and she was complaining that he doesn't say I love you anymore, so he wrote it from the point of view of someone who is so in love that he's afraid to admit it to himself.

[@christophersmith7460]

This track dates from 1975 and is considered one of the greatest songs of all time. The background sounds were made by taping and retaping the bands vocals ending up with over 100 tracks. Very innovative in its day. There are videos about the making of this track that are worth watching. This version has a horrible cut about 1 minute from the end.

[@cabdriveruk]

Written by band members Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman, Stewart came up with the idea for the song after his wife of eight years asked him why he didn't say "I love you" more often.

[@reallybadgamer]

He was taught to deny his feelings (older generation) - "big boys don't cry" and thus he's trying his best to deny his love. He's in love.

[@darkprose]

Once-in-a-lifetime masterpiece.

[@blakkat4126]

It's not an instrument. It's their voices. The girl who did the "Be quiet..big boys don't cry " was an office worker in the studio who tried to run away when they asked her to help them on their song. She was so scared.

[@MarchMeadow]

Imagine being back in the70's listening to this song... and you're 16

[@johnmason9655]

He's actually so in love.

[@Paul-dz6fs]

The backing is a choir of their voices with over 80 tracks and harmonies .. never been done before or since. A one of a kind track.

[@cathyopthof8136]

One of the most beautiful songs, ever! I got engaged right before this, and I felt so bad for this girl, until I realized he’s sooooo in love, he can’t help but deny it! The background layers are their voices!

[@joannaison8265]

And the lady saying big boys, don’t cry was there receptionist

[@michaelperkins8250]

I am from the UK and, and my mid sixties now, so my formative musical years were the 1970's.

[@dab_family9405]

I'm so glad you got it. It physically hurts me when people don't. But I don't think he was being mean, it's more like he's trying to convince himself he's not. The target of his love doesn't buy his denial, I'm sure.

[@chrisostneberg1817]

He is obviously in love. It's irony.

[@ernestchitwood4971]

Interesting fact , the harmony in this song is all of them singing , then recorder over again 10 times

[@Louisvillebilly]

Its a groundbreaking song and was cutting edge when it came out. The instrument you are asking about are hundreds of peoples voices played through a synth. Lastly the name 10cc, well that meaning isn't what you're thinking it is lol. I will let you find that one out 🙂

[@stevefarms7494]

The smooth sounds you hear in the background is the band voices through out the whole song

[@GaryBonaducci]

Plot twist: Yeah, he's in love 😊