I Live for Your Love
Natalie Cole
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Stand up, stand on your own, that's what they tell me You can make it alone, but where does it say I have to move Far away from you to prove I'm strong Oh when all it really proves is I'm lonely without you And loneliness has to be wrong I live for your love (everyday), every minute I live for your love (in my life), want you in it I live for your love, I admit it, I live for your love I wake up with no one to kiss, sometimes I wonder (wonder, wonder) If I just exist, I know there are people I can see Places I could be, and friends who call Oh but what good does it do, there's no substitute for you I want you or nothing at all I live for your love (every day), every minute I live for your love (in my life), want you in it I live for your love, I admit it I live for your love and your kisses, and know how I'm missing Your sweet tender touch (tender touch), I need you so much That I just can't go on anymore, what I wouldn't give for 'Cause darling I live for your love (everyday), every minute I live for your love (got one life) want you in it I live for your love, I hate to admit it, but oh, I live for, I'd die for What I wouldn't give for your love (every day) I live for your love, (got one life) every day, every minute (I live for your love) I have only got one life, I want you in it Oh, my baby, yes, yes, I live for your love, ooh, ooh
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Written by: ALLAN RICH, PAMELA P. RESWICK, STEVE WERFEL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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11 facts about this song
Music Genre"I Live For Your Love" is a soul and pop song, accentuating the diversity of Natalie Cole's music abilities.
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Release InformationThe song was released in 1987, as part of Natalie Cole's album "Everlasting."
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Chart RankingThe single peaked at the number 2 position on the Billboard R&B chart, demonstrating its popularity at the time.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by legendary songwriters Pam Reswick and Steve Werfel, along with esteemed lyricist Galdston.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Live For Your Love" features Natalie Cole singing in a nightclub setting, portraying the romantic energy of the song.
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Success on other ChartsBesides its success on the Billboard R&B chart, "I Live For Your Love" also reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 23 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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Album Success"Everlasting," the album on which "I Live For Your Love" featured, was a significant success and achieved Platinum certification in the United States.
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Stylistic Change“I Live for Your Love” marked a continued shift in Natalie Cole's music style from her primarily R&B roots to more pop-oriented music.
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Grammy PerformanceNatalie Cole performed "I Live For Your Love" at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards in 1988.
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Contemporary Adult RadioThe song is staple on soft adult contemporary radio stations even today, signifying its long-standing appeal.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including soul singer Patti LaBelle, have covered "I Live For Your Love", demonstrating the song's enduring popularity.
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