What About Love
Anthem Lights is a pop/rock Christian boy band consisting of members Chad G… Read Full Bio ↴Anthem Lights is a pop/rock Christian boy band consisting of members Chad Graham, Caleb Grimm, Alan Powell, and Joey Stamper. The project began as a solo effort by Graham in collaboration with Powell. After deciding that the songs they had written would be better suited for a group, they joined with Grimm and former member Kyle Kupecky and released their first EP as a group under the name Yellow Cavalier. After changing their name to Anthem Lights, the band eventually signed with Reunion Records, and, on May 11, 2011, released their self-titled debut album, including the lead single Can't Shut Up . Just recently, Kupecky announced his departure from the band, as he felt God leading him to work on a solo project. Anthem Lights' newest member, Joey Stamper, has taken his place.

What About Love
Anthem Lights Lyrics


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Im, I'm feeling your thunder
The storms getting closer
This rain is like fire
And my, my worlds going under
And I cant remember
The reason that you cut off the line
Youre moving on, you say
Here I stay
Ill take this pain
Yeah, I can, I can
But what about love?
What about our promises?
What about love?
You take it all and leave me nothing
What about love?
What about us to the end?
What about love?
You cut my wings, now I am falling
Why you're colder than winter?
Youre switching the picture
You used to be perfect, yeah
And once youre hot like the summer
Please help me remember
The reason that you said bye bye bye
Youre moving on, you say
Here I stay
Ill take this pain
Yeah, I can, I can
What about love?
What about our promises?
What about love?
You take it all and leave me nothing
What about love?
What about us to the end?
What about love?
You cut my wings, now I am falling
What about love?
What about, what about love?
What about, what about love?
People killing, people dying
Children hurting, here them crying
Father, Father, Father help us
Send some guidance from above
Cause people got me, got me questions
Where is the love?
Youre moving on, you say
Here I stay
Ill take this pain
Yeah, I can, I can
What about love?
What about our promises?
What about love?
You take it all and leave me nothing
What about love?
What about us to the end?
What about love?
You cut my wings, now I am falling
What about love?
Dont wanna be a fool for you
Just another player in a game for two
Dont wanna make it tough
I just wanna tell you that Ive had enough
Im giving up love for sure
I dont wanna be the reason for your love no more
Im checking out, Im signing off




I dont wanna be your looser and Ive had enough
Bye bye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anthem Lights's song 'What About Love' speaks of heartbreak, pain, and confusion in a relationship. The song portrays a lover who is feeling the storm of pain, about to go under, and trying to understand the reasons for the breakup in the relationship. The lover tries to make sense of the situation, asking what happened to their love and promises. The chorus repeats the question of the title - What about love? - all, while the lover is left with nothing after giving their all in the relationship.


The second verse of the song reveals that the lover cannot understand why the once-perfect lover turned cold and switched the picture, leaving them alone to face pain and heartbreak. The lover remembers how their lover was hot and perfect during the summer, but they cannot remember why they said bye. The bridge of the song brings awareness of the bigger picture in society. The lover questions why people are killing, dying, hurting, and crying, asking for guidance from above. The song ends with the lover saying goodbye - they don't want to be a fool for their lover, just another player in a game for two.


Line by Line Meaning

Im, I'm feeling your thunder
I am experiencing the intensity of your emotions


The storms getting closer
The conflict between us is escalating


This rain is like fire
Our current situation is causing me great pain


And my, my worlds going under
My life is falling apart


And I cant remember
I am struggling to recall the reason for our separation


The reason that you cut off the line
The reason for our communication being cut off


Youre moving on, you say
You have decided to move forward without me


Here I stay
I am left behind


Ill take this pain
I will endure the suffering


What about love?
What happened to the love we shared?


What about our promises?
What happened to the vows we made to each other?


You take it all and leave me nothing
You have taken everything from me and left me with nothing


What about us to the end?
What happened to our plans to be together forever?


You cut my wings, now I am falling
You have crippled me and I am spiraling out of control


Why you're colder than winter?
Why are you distant and indifferent?


Youre switching the picture
You are changing the way things used to be


You used to be perfect, yeah
You were flawless in my eyes


And once youre hot like the summer
You used to be passionate and intense


Please help me remember
Please remind me of what we had


The reason that you said bye bye bye
The reason for your sudden departure


Cause people got me, got me questions
I have many unanswered questions


Where is the love?
Where did the love go?


Dont wanna be a fool for you
I do not want to be manipulated by you


Just another player in a game for two
I do not want to be a pawn in your game


Dont wanna make it tough
I do not want to cause conflict


I just wanna tell you that Ive had enough
I have reached my breaking point


Im giving up love for sure
I am surrendering my heart completely


I dont wanna be the reason for your love no more
I do not want to be the source of your affection anymore


Im checking out, Im signing off
I am leaving and will not come back


I dont wanna be your looser and Ive had enough
I do not want to be a loser in this situation and I have had enough


Bye bye
Goodbye




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Sunshine and Sassy Pants

I love how they not only mixed Austin Mahone's song with *NSync's "Bye Bye Bye" but also with Black Eyed Peas' "Where Is The Love". They took a cover and made it an amazing mashup! <3

Cass Schriver

I love Alan's voice.Ā  It's amazing!!!!!!! So is Caleb's. Great job at the high notes, Chad!!! Great piano skills, Joseph! Love your songs, guys!!!!

Emily S

this is so pure.

michael snook

I think ur comment is meant to be positive. But it looks like ur saying that only joseps piano skills are great... but his voice is the best fitting in this song. He did such an amazing job. Chad is a geat singer in general, not just on the high notes even if he sings these most time

Nana Asmah

I love this more than I loved the actual song

Olivia Lee

Who doesnā€™t? This is way better, they sound SO incredible!

RJIS the B.I.T.C.H.

Nana Asmah boy

Huskypup_2120

i love how you guys put where is the love in there it really hit home.
2:34 killed me omg sounded amazing. Ily guys you are amazing

Bryan Maclean

One of my personal favorites. Masterpiece

Anthem Lights

@Bryan Maclean we're really glad you enjoy it. thanks for listening!

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