What Is Love?
Howard Jones
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I love you whether or not you love me I love you even if you think that I don't Sometimes I find you doubt my love for you, but I don't mind Why should I mind, why should I mind What is Love anyway, does anybody love anybody anyway What is Love anyway, does anybody love anybody anyway Can anybody love anyone so much that they will never fear Never worry never be sad The answer is they cannot love this much nobody can This is why I don't mind you doubting And maybe love is letting people be just what they want to be The door always must be left unlocked To love when circumstance may lead someone away from you And not to spend the time just doubting
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Written by: HOWARD JONES, WILLIAM BRYANT
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release DateIt was released in 1983 and has since become a classic, oftentimes associated with 80s pop.
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Chart Performance"What Is Love?" reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, making it Howard Jones' most successful single.
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Music Video PopularityThe music video for "What Is Love?", predominantly featuring Jones playing the synthesizer, had ample airplay during the early years of MTV, contributing to the song's stardom.
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Genre"What Is Love?" features a synthesizer-driven sound, characteristic of the synth-pop genre popular during the 80’s.
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Extended VersionAn extended version of the song titled "What Is Love? (Extended Mix)" was released, which lasts for nearly eight minutes.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Jones' debut album, “Human’s Lib” that reached number 1 in the UK Album charts in 1984.
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Continued Popularity"What Is Love?" has continued to enjoy popularity, featuring on various music compilines, series soundtracks, and even appearing on video games like 'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.'
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Cover VersionsOver the years, it has been covered numerous times by artists across the globe, including electronic group "Lost Frequencies", Scottish band "The Shamen", and Italian singer Sabrina Salerno.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a mainstay at Howard Jones' live performances, and is often played during the encore.
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Stylistic ElementsThe song's lyrics, which explore the topic of love's many complexities, alongside its catchy, buzzing synthesizer riff, helped define Howard Jones' style and contributed significantly to his acclaim as a songwriter.
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