Lawyers in Love (song)

"Lawyers in Love" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, released in 1983 on his album of the same name. The song is a satirical commentary on Cold War tensions, American foreign policy, and the superficiality of yuppie culture in the 1980s.

The lyrics employ dark humor and irony, contrasting romantic relationships with geopolitical conflict and the aggressive pursuit of wealth. The song's narrative involves a couple whose relationship mirrors the era's anxieties and absurdities. References to "kissing dissidents," the CIA, and foreign intervention highlight Browne's critique of American exceptionalism and its involvement in global affairs.

"Lawyers in Love" was a commercial success, reaching the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. While its upbeat tempo and catchy melody contributed to its popularity, the song's satirical content was not universally understood, and some listeners interpreted it as a straightforward love song. Critics, however, largely recognized and appreciated its cynical and politically charged subtext. The song remains one of Jackson Browne's best-known and most analyzed works.