What is love
Haddaway Lyrics

What is love?
The singer is questioning what love really means.

Oh baby, don't hurt me
The singer is expressing vulnerability and asking their partner not to cause them emotional pain.

Don't hurt me
The singer repeats their plea for their partner to not hurt them.

No more
The singer wants their partner to stop causing them emotional pain.

No, I don't know why you're not fair
The singer is confused as to why their partner is not treating them with fairness and kindness.

I give you my love, but you don't care
The singer feels that they are not receiving love back from their partner who is indifferent.

So what is right and what is wrong?
The singer is questioning what they should do in this situation.

Gimme a sign
The singer is asking for a clear signal or message from their partner.

Yeah
An affirmative and somewhat frustrated interjection.

Whoa, whoa, oh
A vocalization of strong emotion, possibly pain or sadness.

Oh, I don't know, what can I do?
The singer is expressing their powerlessness and confusion in this situation.

What else can I say? It's up to you
The singer has done all they can and it is now up to their partner to act.

I know we're one, just me and you
The singer believes they and their partner share a strong connection.

I can't go on
The singer implies that they cannot continue with the relationship if their needs are not met.

I want no other, no other lover
The singer is expressing their loyalty and commitment to their partner.

This is our life, our time
The singer sees their relationship as a shared experience, a part of their life journey.

If we are together, I need you forever
The singer is expressing their desire for a long-term relationship with their partner.

Is it love?
The singer is unsure whether their partner's feelings are genuine love.

Yeah, yeah
An interjection expressing frustration or determination.