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A Joyful Dose of Romance: Tim McGraw’s “I Like It, I Love It” Still Brings a Smile
There are some songs that just make you tap your foot and smile—songs that remind you of simpler times, of young love, and the fun that comes with being head over heels for someone special. Tim McGraw’s 1995 hit “I Like It, I Love It” is exactly that kind of tune. With its catchy chorus and upbeat rhythm, the song became an instant favorite, and still brings back warm memories for many who remember when it first hit the airwaves.
For older listeners, “I Like It, I Love It” is a lighthearted reminder of the joy that love can bring—not the serious, complicated kind, but the kind that makes you grin when you remember your first date, or the way your spouse laughed at your jokes, even when they weren’t that funny. McGraw sings about being so smitten that he’s willing to go out of his way just to make his sweetheart happy—cleaning up, dressing sharp, and even skipping a football game.
There’s a sweet charm in how ordinary the love feels in this song. It’s not grand gestures or dramatic romance, but the kind of everyday affection that makes relationships last—little things done with big love. That message, wrapped in a fun and radio-friendly melody, made the song a hit not only for younger fans at the time, but also for couples who had been together for years and knew what it was like to go that extra mile, just because you care.
“I Like It, I Love It” isn’t about perfection—it’s about delight in another person, about making life a little more fun just by being together. And for anyone who’s been in love and enjoyed the ride, it’s a song that never gets old.