The song "It Must Be Love" was originally a soulful folk-pop track by Labi Siffre that reached number 14 on the UK charts in 1971.
: In 1981, the band Madness released a version with a "roots reggae slant" that became an even larger hit, peaking at number 4 in the UK. Interestingly, the music video featured Siffre in a cameo, and the opening lines were sung into an open grave, adding a layer of bittersweet longing to the otherwise upbeat track. It Must Be Love
: For Siffre , a Black gay artist in the 1970s, the song represented a rare, pure expression of freedom and joy. His lyrics— "I never thought I'd miss you as much as I do" —capture the unexpected weight of affection. The song "It Must Be Love" was originally