The original members of Deee-lite were:
* Supa DJ Dmitry (Dmitri Brill, born 4 June 1964, originally from Kiev, Ukraine)
* Lady Miss Kier (Kierin Magenta Kirby, born 15 August 1963, Youngstown, Ohio)
* Towa Tei (Dong-hwa Chung, born 7 September 1964, originally from Tokyo, Japan)
Brill and Kirby had an ongoing romantic relationship, which ended prior to the release of their third album, Dewdrops In the Garden. Also prior to that release, Tei went in a different musical direction embracing bossa nova as opposed to break beats (appearing only on the remix for "Call Me") while a new member was brought in, DJ On-E. Deee-Lite disbanded in 1994, just before the release of Dewdrops in the Garden.
What Is Love?
Deee-Lite Lyrics
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I think I know what love is.
I think I know what love is.
I think I knowâ?¦I think
What is love? What is love?
Mmm how do you sayâ?¦
Delicious, delovely
How do you sayâ?¦
Degorgeous? Dewith it?
Degroovy? Define?
Ooh lala lalalalala
Faux francaise
How do you say delicious?
How do you say delovely?
How do you say delectable?
How do you say devine?
How do you say degroovy?
Dewith it?
How do you say Deee-Lite?
We've been trying to find out
Is there really such a thing?
The lyrics to Deee-Lite's song "What is Love?" explore the complexities and uncertainties of love. The repeated question "What is love?" reflects the confusion and struggle to define this powerful emotion. The singer admits to thinking that they know what love is, but then questions themselves and their understanding. The use of French phrases and wordplay adds to the whimsical and playful nature of the song. The chorus features a series of adjectives, such as "delicious" and "devine," that describe the indescribable qualities of love. The final lines of the song suggest that the search for the true meaning of love continues, as the band admits to still trying to figure out what "Deee-Lite" even means.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written and produced by Deee-Lite's lead singer, Lady Miss Kier, along with bandmates Super DJ Dmitri and Jungle DJ Towa Tei. Another fact is that the French phrases used in the song were inspired by Lady Miss Kier's travels in Europe. "What is Love?" was the second single released from Deee-Lite's debut album "World Clique" and became a hit in the US, reaching number 2 on the Billboard dance chart. The song was also a hit in Europe, especially in the UK, where it peaked at number 3 on the UK singles chart. The music video for "What is Love?" features Lady Miss Kier in a variety of colorful and eccentric outfits, alongside dancers and performers dressed in equally flamboyant attire.
Line by Line Meaning
What is love?
Asking for the definition of love.
I think I know what love is.
Confidently stating belief in knowing the definition of love.
I think I know what love is.
Repeating the above confident statement of belief once again.
I think I knowâ?¦I think
Continuing to express confidence in the belief of knowing what love is.
What is love? What is love?
Repeating the initial question, still seeking the definition of love.
Mmm how do you sayâ?¦
Beginning a series of questions about how to express the qualities of something (love) in words.
Delicious, delovely
Asking how to describe something that is both tasty and lovely.
Delectable, devine
Asking how to describe something that is both tasty and divine.
How do you sayâ¦
Continuing to ask how to express certain qualities in words.
Degorgeous? Dewith it?
Asking how to describe something that is both gorgeous and cool.
Degroovy? Define?
Asking how to describe something that is both groovy and well-defined.
Ooh lala lalalalala
Making a playful, French-inspired vocalization.
Faux francaise
Declaring that this playful French-inspired moment is not genuine French, but rather a playful, approximated version.
How do you say delicious?
Continuing to ask how to express certain qualities in words, specifically how to say "delicious".
How do you say delovely?
Asking how to express both "delicious" and "lovely" at the same time.
How do you say delectable?
Asking how to express something that is both tasty and delightful.
How do you say devine?
Asking how to express something that is both heavenly and perfect.
How do you say degroovy?
Asking how to express something that is both great and funky.
Dewith it?
Asking if there is a word that expresses both greatness and coolness.
How do you say Deee-Lite?
Asking how to express the qualities of the band (Deee-Lite) in words.
We've been trying to find out
Admitting that there has been ongoing inquiry into the meaning of love and how to express certain qualities in words.
Is there really such a thing?
Pondering whether love is an actual, tangible concept or merely an abstract concept with no concrete definition.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD JONES, WILLIAM BRYANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Deee-lite – What Is Love Lyrics
What is love?
I think I know what love is.
I think I know what love is.
I think I knowâ?¦I think
What is love? What is love?
Mmm how do you sayâ?¦
Delicious, delovely
Delectable, devine
How do you sayâ?¦
Degorgeous? Dewith it?
Degroovy? Define?
Ooh lala lalalalala
Faux francaise
How do you say delicious?
How do you say delovely?
How do you say delectable?
How do you say devine?
How do you say degroovy?
Dewith it?
How do you say Deee-Lite?
We've been trying to find out
Is there really such a thing?
Songwriters: Tei, Towa / Brill, Dmitry / Kirby, Kier
What Is Love lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
@morganolfursson2560
THIS BAND WAS 50 YEARS AHEAD OF ITS TIME , THIS IS PURE GENIUS .
@farmyardflavours
due to towa tei
@dwbteehee
Check out STS9 ‘This Is Love’
@rscii497
The early 90's were a truly special time - and so was much of the 90's - the last decade of TRUE ORIGINALTY where there was still a touch of innocence left in the world.
@Antny.25
Well said 💯👏✨👍
@ftollan
fr...
@toddjon
...likely, if they survive the transgressions and intransigence of their predecessors, our children will say the same of our current age.
I love you all.
-=🌏=-
@amandavanwyk5661
Still got the album, and it was genius!!
@daydreamer.nighthawk
There were innocence because you were a child.
@mpgoetti
Absolute gem. This track will never be dated. You can drop it anytime and people will lose their minds. <3