What About the Love
Amy Grant
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I went to see my sister. She was staying with a friend Who had turned into a preacher To save the world from sin. He said, "First deny your body, And then learn to submit. Pray to be made worthy, And tithe your ten percent." I said, "Is this all there is, Just the letter of the law?" Something's wrong. I went to see my brother On the 32nd floor Of a building down on Wall Street; You could hear the future's roar. He said, "Here we make decisions, And we trade commodities; If you tell me where there's famine, I can make you guarantees." I said, "Is this all there is, Power to the strong?" Something's wrong. Something's wrong in heaven tonight. You can almost hear them cry. Angels to the left and the right, Saying, "What about the love? What about the love? What about the love?" I went to see my neighbor. He'd been taken to a home For the weak and the discarded Who have no place to go. He said, "Here I lack for nothing; I am fed and I am clothed. But at times I miss the freedom I used to know." I said, "Is this all there is, When your usefulness is gone?" Something's wrong. Something's wrong in heaven tonight. (Something's wrong.) You can almost hear them cry. (Cry.) Angels to the left and the right, Saying, "What about the love? What about the love? What about the love?" (Yeah, yeah, yeah....) (Yeah.) (Yeah.) I looked into the mirror, (Yeah.) Proud as I could be, (Yeah.) And I saw my pointing finger (Yeah.) Pointing back at me, Saying, "Who named you accuser? (Yeah.) Who gave you the scales?" (Yeah.) I hung my head in sorrow; (Yeah.) I could almost feel the nails. I said, "This is how it is To be crucified and judged Without love." Something's wrong in heaven tonight. (Something's wrong.) You can almost hear them cry. (Cry.) Angels to the left and the right, Saying, "What about the love? What about the love? What about the love of God?" Something's wrong in heaven tonight. (Something's wrong.) You can almost hear them cry. (Cry.) Angels to the left and the right, Saying, "What about the love?" What about the love? What about the love of God?" Something's wrong in heaven tonight. (Something's wrong.) You can almost hear them cry. (Cry.) Angels to the left and the right, Saying, "What about the love? What about the love? What about the love...?"
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Written by: JANIS IAN, RHONDA KYE FLEMING
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10 facts about this song
Album"What About the Love" is a track from the album "Lead Me On" by Amy Grant. This album was released in 1988 and is considered one of Grant's greatest works.
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Song MeaningsThe lyrics of "What About the Love" touch on themes of brokenness, forgiveness, and the need for genuine love. It asks listeners to consider the impact of their actions on those they love.
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Awards"Lead Me On", the album that features "What About the Love", received a Grammy for Best Gospel Performance in 1989.
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SongwritingThis track was written by Amy Grant, Michael W Smith, and Wayne Kirkpatrick. All three have had successful careers in the Christian music industry, making this collaboration all the more special.
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Music StyleThe song presents a blend of pop, contemporary, and gospel music style with poignant lyrics, displaying Grant's ability to transcend genres.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have lauded the track for its complex lyrics and emotional resonance, further establishing Amy Grant's status as a significant Christian music artist.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its more serious tone, "What About the Love" was commercially successful. The album "Lead Me On", which includes this track, peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Albums Chart.
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Amy Grant's ArtistryThrough "What About the Love", Amy Grant demonstrates her talent as both a singer and a songwriter, her ability to create deeply emotional songs that resonate with her audience is shown in this track.
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Personal ImpactGrant has mentioned in interviews that this song has a particular personal significance to her, as it represents her own experiences and struggles.
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Community InfluenceThe song continues to touch many listeners' hearts and is considered an important example of Christian music's ability to speak to societal issues.
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