“Stuck on You” by Lionel Richie is a smooth, heartfelt ballad released in May 1984 with “Round and Round” on the B-side as the fourth single from his smash-hit solo album Can’t Slow Down. Written by Richie, the song stands out in his catalog because it leans more toward country-pop than his usual R&B and soul stylings—complete with gentle acoustic guitar, a laid-back rhythm, and even a bit of a Southern twang in his delivery.
The song is all about longing and love, with Richie singing about returning to someone he just can’t stay away from:
“Stuck on you / Got this feelin’ down deep in my soul that I just can’t lose.”
It’s tender, reassuring, and incredibly warm—like a love letter wrapped in a lullaby.
His vocal performance is easygoing but full of soul, and the simplicity of the arrangement gives it a kind of timeless charm. It’s also a great example of Richie’s versatility as a songwriter—how he could dip into different genres without ever losing his signature smoothness.
“Stuck on You” was a commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary charts both in the U.S. and in Canada. It also charted well internationally. In the UK, it peaked at number 12.
It’s a soft-spoken classic—sweet, sincere, and endlessly hummable. One of those songs that feels like home.