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"So in Love" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is an emotionally charged synth-pop track released in 1985 as the lead single from their sixth studio album, Crush. Musical Style and Sound Genre: Synth-pop and new wave. Instrumentation: Features rich synthesizer textures, melodic hooks, and a driving rhythm that contrast with a melancholy mood. Production: Produced by Stephen Hague, giving it a polished, radio-friendly sheen while maintaining the band's signature electronic elegance. Lyrics and Theme Heartbreak: The lyrics explore disillusionment, emotional distance, and the painful realization that a once-intense romance has faded. Key Lines: Features poignant refrains like "Heaven is cold / Without any soul / It's hard to believe I was so in love with you. "Chart Performance and Legacy Chart Success: It became a top 30 hit on the UK Singles Chart and gave the band their first-ever entry on the US Billboard Hot 100.Visuals: The promotional video and single artwork drew visual inspiration from the Mexican Day of the Dead festival.