"Think I'm in Love with You" is a song by American singer-songwriter
Chris Stapleton
Christopher Alvin Stapleton (born April 15, 1978) is an American country singer-songwriter and guitarist. Born in Kentucky, Stapleton moved to Nashville in 1996 to study for an engineering degree from Vanderbilt University, but dropped out to pur ...
. It was first released on September 8, 2023, as a
promotional single
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from his fifth studio album ''
Higher'' (2023), before being released as the album's second single on February 12, 2024.
Composition
The song includes elements of
blues
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,
electric guitar,
slow and "laid-back" grooving rhythm,
and a bassline described as "tight" and "burbling".
Lyrically, Chris Stapleton confesses his love for a woman and devotion toward her,
emphasizing the power she holds over him.
The bridge features a violin section
that "gestures in the general direction of '70s soul",
while Stapleton repeats the lyrics from the chorus.
Critical reception
Maxim Mower of ''Holler'' commented the song "feels cut from the same sonic cloth" as Stapleton's song "
White Horse
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", "but with a welcome boost of swagger and playfulness introduced."
Tom Breihan of ''
Stereogum
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'', describing the song as "downright funky", stated "This doesn't really sound like country music ''at all'', and Stapleton's got the voice to pull it off."
Mary Claire Crabtree of ''Whiskey Riff'' wrote "The vocals are the focal point of this single, highlighting that he is more than an outlaw singer that can wail some powerful notes. The softer side of Stapleton on this track highlights his vocal control and the blend created between melodies and vocals. But make no mistake, he picks his spots to let it rip."
Music video
The music video was directed by Running Bear and premiered on August 29, 2024, with actor
Andre Royo
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playing the main character.
Other versions
Chris Stapleton and singer
Dua Lipa
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Lipa worked as a model before v ...
performed a duet of the song at the
59th Academy of Country Music Awards
The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards was held on May 16, 2024, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Country music icon Reba McEntire returned as host.
Background
On November 2, 2023, the Academy of Country Music announced that i ...
. A recording of their performance was released to streaming services on May 20, 2024.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
{{Chris Stapleton
2023 songs
2024 singles
Chris Stapleton songs
Song recordings produced by Dave Cobb
Songs written by Chris Stapleton
Mercury Nashville singles