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: Lead singer Justin Hawkins has described the lyrics as "daft" but uplifting, aiming to bring joy back to rock music by unironically using the word "love". The "steering wheel" and "overdrive" metaphors were inspired by a button on his father's old car dashboard.

This young adult contemporary romance is a favorite for fans of lighthearted, trope-filled stories.

"I Believe in a Thing Called Love" most commonly refers to the by the British band The Darkness , known for its soaring falsetto and retro 80s aesthetic. It is also the title of a popular young adult novel by Maurene Goo , which follows a high school senior using K-drama tropes to find romance. The Song by The Darkness (2003)

: The band intentionally aimed to write a "stupidly 80s" song, drawing inspiration from glam rock icons like Queen and AC/DC. It features high-pitched falsetto vocals by Justin Hawkins and a mix of major-key choruses with minor-key verses to create emotional tension.