What Is Love
Kiesza Lyrics
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I gave you my love, but you just don't care
Was I right, was I wrong
Give me a sign
What is love?
Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more
What is love?
Ooh, ooh
I don't know, what can I do?
What can I say it's up to you
I know we're right, just me and you
I can't go on
What is love?
Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more
What is love?
Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more, no more
Ooh, ooh yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh yeah
I want no other, no other lover
This is your life, but it's our time
But when we are together, I need you forever
Is this love?
What is love?
Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more
What is love?
Baby don't hurt me, baby don't hurt me, no more, no more
Don't hurt me, no more
Baby don't hurt me, no more, no more
The lyrics to Kiesza's song “What Is Love” depict a common human experience of feeling confused and uncertain about love. The singer expresses her thoughts and emotions about an absent lover, questioning whether they truly cared about the love she offered. She wonders if she made the right decision to love this person and whether her feelings were reciprocated. The chorus, which repeats the question “What is love?” and the plea “Baby don’t hurt me, no more,” expresses the universal desire to understand and experience love without suffering.
The song's title references the 1990 hit song “What Is Love” by Haddaway, which also explores the meaning and nature of love. However, Kiesza's song takes a different approach by focusing on personal experiences rather than abstract concepts. The upbeat rhythm and catchy melody of the song contrast with the somber lyrics, reflecting the complexity of love and relationships. The oohs in the chorus add a touch of vulnerability and accentuate the singer's plea for answers.
Overall, Kiesza's “What Is Love” is a relatable and introspective song that reflects the ups and downs of love and relationships. It captures the common human desire to find love without pain and asks the age-old question of what love truly means.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why you're not there
I am confused about why you are not present in my life
I gave you my love, but you just don't care
I expressed my love for you, but you are not reciprocating the same
Was I right, was I wrong
I am unsure whether my actions towards you were appropriate or not
Give me a sign
Please give me a clue about your feelings towards me
What is love?
I am questioning the true meaning of love
Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more
I am worried about getting hurt in a romantic relationship
Ooh, ooh
An expression of emotional distress or confusion
I don't know, what can I do?
I am lost and don't understand how to handle this situation
What can I say it's up to you
The decision lies with you, and I am powerless in this situation
I know we're right, just me and you
I am convinced that we are meant to be together
I can't go on
The mental and emotional stress is becoming unbearable, and I cannot continue like this
I want no other, no other lover
My heart belongs to you, and I do not desire anyone else
This is your life, but it's our time
I respect your individuality, but I believe we are meant to spend our time together
But when we are together, I need you forever
When we are in each other's presence, I feel a sense of completeness, and I never want to lose that
Is this love?
I am still questioning whether what we have is true love
Baby don't hurt me, baby don't hurt me, no more, no more
I am pleading with you to not cause me any emotional pain, anymore
Don't hurt me, no more
I am afraid of being hurt again, and I am begging you to not do so
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dee Dee Halligan, Junior Torello
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@CourtneyEvans
This was amazing. She took one of my favorite dance/club songs from the 90's and really gave the lyrics the credit they deserve. The song has a whole new meaning and an intensity of emotion, sadness, and loss that the dance track hides. Bravo!
@wolfie1027
No one needs to be more sad
@justwrath2049
@Amadeus Monroe I don't agree, in the sense that some people need to accept sadness and live it out, healthily. That emotion has its place.
@suzawilo
So well said💖
@janisbrown5728
There r all types of sadness it's how u deal with it that counts
@svenner80
True. I didn't really get this is a cover at first (hehe, idiot ;-)) but my advantage was I listened without prejudice.
So I thought, well the lyrics are quite on point and the tune and singing is not bad either ... Stop! This is Haddaway!
And hey man, these lyrics really are good. Seems they've actually hided a quality song in a Eurodance trash.
@DustinKloeppel
I love her cover of it. It totally changes how the lyrics come off. It changes the meaning of the song. It makes it more vulnerable, more heartbreaking. I think what she did with it was unique and powerful. Props.
@lefundesdiego
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
ESSA VERSÃO FICOU MARAVILHOSA!!
🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
@dianao4319
Kiesza, une artiste exceptionnelle et authentique, j'adore son style, sa voix, sa simplicité et sa profondeur !! Chaque chanson est parfaitement interprétée !!
@backpackmatt
I can't put my finger on it but there's something about Kiesza. Her voice is so melodic and entrancing in it's rising vibrato and effervescent energy.