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"Love Walks In" is a synth-driven power ballad by Van Halen released in 1986 from the album 5150. It was the first major ballad and single written with new lead singer Sammy Hagar. The track peaked at number 4 on the US Mainstream Rock chart and number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.Musical Style and Sound Features heavy use of synthesizer melodies played by Eddie Van Halen rather than dominant guitar riffs. Builds from a spacey, atmospheric keyboard intro into an emotional rock anthem with soaring vocals. Showcases a melodic guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen alongside the steady rhythm of Alex Van Halen's drums and Michael Anthony's bass. Lyrics and Inspiration Sammy Hagar wrote the lyrics based on his personal belief in extraterrestrial encounters and out-of-body experiences. The concept serves as a metaphor for falling deeply in love, comparing the life-altering, overwhelming feeling of a profound relationship to being contacted or overtaken by an alien presence. Opinions on Reddit are mixed, with some fans viewing the track as a brilliant, atmospheric masterpiece and others finding the sci-fi love metaphor a bit sappy or unconventional for a hard rock band. "RARE PROMOTIONAL RADIO STATION COPY".