My Love Is Your Love
Whitney Houston
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If tomorrow is judgment day And I'm standing on the front line And the Lord asks me what I did with my life I will say I spent it with you If I wake up in World War III (World War III) I see destruction and poverty And I feel like I want to go home It's okay if you're coming with me 'Cause your love is my love And my love is your love It would take an eternity to break us And the chains of Amistad couldn't hold us 'Cause your love is my love And my love is your love It would take an eternity to break us And the chains of Amistad couldn't hold us If I lose my fame and fortune (really don't matter) And I'm homeless on the street (on the street oh Lord) And I'm sleeping in Grand Central Station (okay) It's okay if you're sleeping with me As the years they pass us by (the years, the years, the years, the years, the years) We stay young through each other's eyes (each other's eyes) And no matter how old we get It's okay as long as I got you baby 'Cause your love is my love And my love is your love It would take an eternity to break us And the chains of Amistad couldn't hold us 'Cause your love is my love And my love is your love It would take an eternity to break us And the chains of Amistad couldn't hold us If I should die this very day (very very very day) Don't cry (don't cry), 'cause on Earth we weren't meant to stay And no matter what the people say (really don't matter) I'll be waiting for you after the judgment day 'Cause your love is my love And my love is your love It would take an eternity to break us And the chains of Amistad couldn't hold us 'Cause your love is my love And my love is your love It would take an eternity to break us And the chains of Amistad couldn't hold us
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Written by: JERRY DUPLESSIS, WYCLEF JEAN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"My Love Is Your Love" was released by Whitney Houston in 1998. It is the fourth single and title track from her fourth studio album.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is categorized under the genre of Reggae fusion, R&B, and Soul music, featuring a unique blend that captures Houston's versatile style.
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Production Team"My Love is Your Love" was produced by legendary music producers Wyclef Jean and Jerry Wonder.
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Billboard RankingsUpon its release, the song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Additionally, it claimed the top spot on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
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International SuccessThe song was not only a hit in the U.S but also internationally. It reached the top ten in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Germany, and much more.
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Grammy AwardsThe song received two Grammy nominations in 2000 - Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song.
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Music VideoThe music video of "My Love is Your Love" was directed by renowned director Kevin Bray and features both Houston and Wyclef Jean.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered and sampled by numerous artists, showcasing its enduring appeal.
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Reinterpretation for a CauseA special version of the song was released in 2001 in response to the 9/11 attacks in the U.S. The proceeds from the song were donated to the American Red Cross 9/11 fund.
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Becoming the Album's Title TrackThe track wasn't originally intended to be the album's title track, but its immense popularity led to the album being named after it.
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