"Hit by Love" is a song by American singer-songwriter CeCe Peniston, released in July 1994 as the fourth single from her second album, Thought 'Ya Knew (1994). The song was her fifth number-one hit on the US Billboard Dance Club Play chart. Issued in Europe with "I'm Not Over You" on B-side, it peaked at number 33 on the UK Singles Chart and number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Critical reception

Jose F. Promis from AllMusic noted that "Hit by Love" "was closer in spirit to her early dance hits, but by that time the steam had worn off and the song didn't become a hit." Larry Flick from Billboard declared it her best single since "Finally". He explained, "Surrounded by jumpy pop/house beats and sweet, disco-leaning synths, she has a field day with the song's giddy romantic tone and instantly memorable chorus. Will shine a warm, refreshing light on any station it graces, while loyal club fans will bathe in hard-hitting remixes by Junior Vasquez and David Morales." Annette M. Lai from the Gavin Report named the "pop-infused" song one of the "outstanding tracks" of the Thought 'Ya Knew album, adding it as "the track I listen to over and over". Tim Jeffery from Music Week's RM Dance Update opined that it "is not as catchy as previous Peniston hits". A reviewer from People Magazine described it as "jumping".

Track listings and formats

Credits and personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts