What Is Love
Haddaway
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What is love? Baby don't hurt me Don't hurt me No more Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me No more What is love? Yeah I don't know why you're not fair I give you my love, but you don't care So what is right and what is wrong? Gimme a sign What is love? Baby don't hurt me Don't hurt me No more What is love? Baby don't hurt me Don't hurt me No more (Woah-woah-woah, oh, oh) (Woah-woah-woah, oh, oh) Oh, I don't know, what can I do? What else can I say, it's up to you I know we're one, just me and you I can't go on What is love? Baby don't hurt me Don't hurt me No more What is love? Baby don't hurt me Don't hurt me No more (Woah-woah-woah, oh, oh) (Woah-woah-woah, oh, oh) What is love? What is love? What is love? Baby don't hurt me Don't hurt me No more Don't hurt me Don't hurt me I want no other, no other lover This is our life, our time We are together I need you forever Is it love? What is love? Baby don't hurt me Don't hurt me No more What is love? Baby don't hurt me Don't hurt me No more Yeah, yeah, (woah-woah-woah, oh, oh) (Woah-woah-woah, oh, oh) What is love? Baby don't hurt me Don't hurt me No more What is love? Baby don't hurt me Don't hurt me No more Baby don't hurt me Don't hurt me No more Baby don't hurt me Don't hurt me No more What is love?
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Written by: Dee Dee Halligan, Junior Torello
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release History"What Is Love" was released as the debut single by Trinidadian-German artist Haddaway on 8 May 1993.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genres of Eurodance, house, techno, and dance-pop, showcasing the popular electronic music style of the early '90s.
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Chart Performance"What Is Love" reached no. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and German Singles Chart, while it reached no. 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Commercial SuccessThe song sold 2.6 million copies in Germany and the UK combined. It has also been certified Gold in US and Platinum in UK.
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Popularity in Popular CultureThe song gained renewed popularity in various countries from being featured in several TV shows and films such as "The Nanny," "Saturday Night Live," "A Night at the Roxbury," and "Tropic Thunder."
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Music VideoThe music video of "What Is Love" portrays Haddaway performing the song amidst scenes of a mystical, luxurious party attended by vampires.
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Alternation in LyricsIn different versions of "What Is Love," the lyrics are slightly varied, with more emphasis on the existential question, "What is love?" in the refrain.
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Accuracy of Year ReleasedSome sources inaccurately cite 1992 as the year of release, whereas the official release year is 1993.
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Other Versions and Remixes"What Is Love" has been remixed by various artists and DJs, including artists like Klass and Project 46.
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AccoladesIn 1994, "What Is Love" won the Echo Award for Best Single of the Year (National), one of Germany's most prestigious music awards.
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Iconic StatusDespite Haddaway's career not reaching the same heights again, "What Is Love" is often considered an iconic song representing the Eurodance genre of the 1990s.
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Continued PopularityAs of 2021, the official video of "What Is Love" on YouTube has garnered over 211 million views.
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