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.
Who Do You Love
Haddaway Lyrics
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Say who do you love
And say if you really care.
(Who do you love?)
Say who do you love
And say if you really care.
Look into my eyes
Just where do you belong?
Don't wanna be hurt no more.
I am not blind
You got to put me right
If someone out of sight
Is all you're waiting for,
I need to know.
(Who do you love?)
I guess I could live
Alone here without you.
I guess that I'd make do,
But in my heart I know
I can't let go.
I'll never give in, I'll never give up.
'cause I want you
Oh I'll never give in, I'll never give up
'cause I want you
I need you
The lyrics to Haddaway's "Who Do You Love" are centered around questioning one's love and loyalty. The chorus "Who do you love? Say who do you love and say if you really care" poses the question of where one's affections lie and whether or not they are genuine. The first verse "Look into my eyes and let me know what's wrong, just where do you belong? Don't wanna be hurt no more" highlights the singer's vulnerability and desire for honesty in the relationship. The second verse "I guess I could live alone here without you" suggests that the singer could survive without their partner, but in their heart they know they cannot let go.
The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it seems that the singer feels unsure about their partner's feelings towards them and is seeking reassurance. The repetition of "I'll never give in, I'll never give up" could also suggest a determination to fight for the relationship and not easily let go.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of emotional uncertainty and vulnerability. The singer is seeking answers and validation from their partner, and is determined to fight for the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
(Who do you love?)
Asking the question directly, who is it that you truly love?
Say who do you love
Openly state who it is that you love.
And say if you really care.
Confirm that you truly care for the person you claim to love.
(Who do you love?)
Reiterating the same question to emphasize its importance.
Look into my eyes
Make eye contact with me to show sincerity and connection.
And let me know what's wrong
Communicate openly about what is troubling you.
Just where do you belong?
Determine where you fit in someone's life and where they fit in yours.
Don't wanna be hurt no more.
Expressing a desire to avoid emotional pain and heartbreak.
I am not blind
Acknowledging that one is aware of what is happening.
You got to put me right
The other person needs to make things clear and fix any misunderstandings.
If someone out of sight
Worrying that the other person might have feelings for someone other than yourself.
Is all you're waiting for,
Questioning if the other person is only waiting for someone else to be available or interested.
I need to know.
Insisting on clarity and honesty in order to make informed decisions.
(Who do you love?)
Repeating the question again to emphasize its importance.
I guess I could live
Acknowledging that survival without the other person is possible.
Alone here without you.
Admitting that living without the other person would be lonely.
I guess that I'd make do,
Accepting that one could manage without the other person.
But in my heart I know
Confessing that deep down, one cannot let go of their love for the other person.
I can't let go.
Admitting that holding onto the love feels stronger than letting it go.
I'll never give in, I'll never give up.
Declaring a commitment to always persevere in the face of any obstacle.
'Cause I want you
Expressing a desire to be with the other person.
Oh I'll never give in, I'll never give up
Reaffirming a determination to never give up on the love they share.
'Cause I want you
Reiterating the desire to be with the other person.
I need you
Emphasizing that the other person is needed in one's life.
Contributed by Chase W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Дженни Британ
Легенда🔥Незабываемый,мощный голос! Как бы я хотела его увидеть и поблагодарить за все те песни, что были в моем детстве, которые я так полюбила и люблю по сей день. Всегда в моем сердце 💗
Eugen Dyck
Видел и не раз В Германии в городе Köln живёт.
isokessu
Legenda, pure fire.
савелий пегасин
Он умер?
Дженни Британ
@савелий пегасин Нет
Colenuiogyrez
Дай Бог ему долгие лета !
БОЕЦ ГАНГСТЕР ЧЕМПИОН
Хадуэй это талант того времени и всегда им будет. Форева дискотеки 90-х и наши школьные года.
РЫБКА 🐠 ИРИШКА
Привет чУдес 😀😀😀
Так значит и ты сутками самого этого чУдеса шоколадного слушаешь дааа 😏
БОЕЦ ГАНГСТЕР ЧЕМПИОН
@РЫБКА 🐠 ИРИШКА привет привет. Да слушаю,ведь я же из 90х же
Людмила Иванова
Хаддавэй заметно выделяется из многих исполнителей. Талантливый парень. И голос - сильный и красивый.