Haddaway's biggest hit, "What Is Love," became very popular across Europe (reaching #2 in the UK), North America and Australia after its 1993 release. Follow-up single "Life" was a big U.S. and European dance hit. His debut album spawned two more European hit singles: "I Miss You" and "Rock My Heart." His 1995 album included two minor hits, but his later releases went by largely unnoticed.
"What Is Love" has been re-mixed and re-released dozens of times. The track had a resurrection in popularity following a prominent role in a Saturday Night Live skit, which later became the 1998 film A Night at the Roxbury.
Haddaway appeared on the Comeback reality television show in Germany in 2003. He appeared on a similar UK show, Hit Me Baby One More Time, in 2005 and subsequently appeared on the U.S. version of the show.
In July 2005, he released a new single called "Spaceman" and album called Pop Splits in Germany where he has a very strong following of fans.
Sing About Love
Haddaway Lyrics
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Everybody's gotta gotta have love
Everybdoy's gotta gotta have love
Cause this feeling is in us and it starts above
Put on your shoes, gotta get in the race
Cause the way that we're going is a really sad pace
Pick up the mick, hold it in your hand
It's cold, it's bold, might think you're a man
I'm not a preacher, nor a selling man
It's a product at end now to you understand
Big approach you wanna kill you man?
Leave the truth, don't try to kill each other
White or black, he's got to be your brother
Day and night, you've got to have a look
Before he goes you just have to take it
I've been told that things just last forever
Form the top of the sky to the bottom of the water
Isn't true you lost your brother?
Don't try to hide this feeling you have inside
Cause we all see your mood
How do we sing about love?
Everybody's gotta gotta have love
Cause this feeling is in all of us and it starts above
How do we sing about love?
How do we sing about love?
Everybody's gotta gotta have love
Everybody's gotta gotta have love
Everybdoy's gotta gotta have love
Cause this feeling is in us and it starts above
Days like mine seen in the world all over
Although you say you know me I'll bet you never will
A track that you follow, a possible give in
We can save the world
We can save the world
How do we sing about love?
Everybody's gotta gotta have love
Cause this feeling is in all of us and it starts above
How do we sing about love?
How do we sing about love?
Everybody's gotta gotta have love
Everybody's gotta gotta have love
Everybdoy's gotta gotta have love
Cause this feeling is in us and it starts above
God was talking to us through words
But he never told man how it would go
First came light, then tv
Another day later, lots of babies
Look at the colour, what do you see?
White, black, green; it don't matter to me
ring, ring down talking to the phone
Somebody's taking your life; nobody's home
Look at the colour, what do you see?
White, black, green; it don't matter to me
ring, ring down talking to the phone
Somebody's taking your life; nobody's home
How do we sing about love?
Everybody's gotta gotta have love
Cause this feeling is in all of us and it starts above
How do we sing about love?
How do we sing about love?
How do we sing about love?
Everybody's gotta gotta have love
Cause this feeling is in all of us and it starts above
How do we sing about love?
How do we sing about love?
How do we sing about love?
Everybody's gotta gotta have love
Cause this feeling is in all of us and it starts above
How do we sing about love?
How do we sing about love?
The lyrics to Haddaway's "Sing About Love" emphasize the importance of love and unity among all people, regardless of race or nationality. The song urges listeners to recognize the universal nature of love and the need to come together to create a better world. The repeated chorus of "Everybody's gotta gotta have love" reinforces this message, emphasizing that love is an essential element of the human experience.
The lyrics also touch on the darker aspects of life and human behavior, such as violence and racism, but ultimately promote the idea that love can overcome these negative forces. The line "Don't try to kill each other, white or black, he's got to be your brother" speaks to the song's broader message of unity and the need to move beyond divisions based on race or nationality.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's gotta gotta have love
Love is necessary for everyone.
Cause this feeling is in us and it starts above
Love is an innate feeling that comes from a higher power.
Put on your shoes, gotta get in the race
We need to take action and do something about the lack of love in the world.
Cause the way that we're going is a really sad pace
The current state of the world is lacking love and needs to change.
Pick up the mick, hold it in your hand
Use the microphone as a tool to spread a message of love.
It's cold, it's bold, might think you're a man
Spreading a message of love takes courage and strength.
Listen to the words we don't even understand
Sometimes, we need to listen to understand others' perspectives on love.
I'm not a preacher, nor a selling man
I'm not trying to preach or sell anything, I'm just spreading a message of love.
It's a product at end now to you understand
Love is the ultimate goal of our actions, and we must understand that.
Big approach you wanna kill you man?
Why do we resort to violence when we can choose to love instead?
Leave the truth, don't try to kill each other
We should leave aside any differences and focus on loving each other.
White or black, he's got to be your brother
We should love everyone, regardless of race or other differences.
Day and night, you've got to have a look
We need to be vigilant and aware of the actions we take towards others.
Before he goes you just have to take it
We should take every opportunity to show love to others.
I've been told that things just last forever
Love is something that lasts forever.
Form the top of the sky to the bottom of the water
Love is everywhere, in every corner of the world.
Isn't true you lost your brother?
We feel the pain of losing love when we lose our loved ones.
Don't try to hide this feeling you have inside
We should embrace the feeling of love and express it outwardly.
Cause we all see your mood
Our attitudes affect those around us, including our ability to spread love.
Days like mine seen in the world all over
The lack of love is a common problem in the world.
Although you say you know me I'll bet you never will
We often hide our true selves from others, even those we claim to know well.
A track that you follow, a possible give in
We should look for ways to spread love in our daily lives and not give up.
We can save the world
Love has the power to save the world from its problems.
God was talking to us through words
The message of love is present in many religious texts and teachings.
But he never told man how it would go
We have free will to choose how to spread love in the world.
First came light, then tv
The world has progressed with technology, but we still need love.
Another day later, lots of babies
Generations come and go, but love remains just as important.
Look at the colour, what do you see?
We should see beyond physical differences and look for the love within.
White, black, green; it don't matter to me
All people deserve love, regardless of race or other differences.
ring, ring down talking to the phone
We should communicate with love, even over the phone.
Somebody's taking your life; nobody's home
We need to be aware of the harmful effects of our lack of love in the world.
How do we sing about love?
We should spread love in our daily lives in any way we can.
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Synthpopfreak
Not many people is used to hear this song (cause it's not that popular as others) but just play it full volume on your favorite Hi-Fi sound system.....Oh God !!!
Fernandes F's
Simplesmente canta demais!
Pocketbeat Hard
I love Haddaway. My favorite Haddaway track is What Is Love - Reloaded
Niall Yuxin Xie
I can definitely imagine this song being played on a fashion show.
TheElectronicaman
so could I
Pocketbeat Hard
I need more of this, loads more. Great stuff
Marcelo José
Essa música é a melhor😂
Carl Johnson
Ive been looking for this song for a year!! thanks for posting!
Majk
I like this song..
Nenenalvesdearaujo Alvesdearaujo
O melhor cantor do planeta