Whatever It Takes
Michael Bublé; Ron Sexsmith Lyrics
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It's out of our hands
But for all it's worth
I'm drawing a line in the sand
Another morning just won't do
I need your love to shine on through
Or it won't be new
I'll find it
Whatever it takes my love
To put the lonely days behind us
I'm laying it down
Whatever it takes my love
If there's a chance
For two hearts to celebrate
To blow out some candles
And tempt the hand of fate
You make a wish, I'll make one too
But close your eyes love when you do
Or it won't be true
Whatever it takes my love
I'll find it
Whatever it takes my love
To put the lonely days behind us
I'm laying it down
Whatever it takes my love
'Cause I've been wandering around
With the same old blues
That have been dragging me down
If you feel the same way too
Maybe it just takes two
And if we give thanks
For our love at each new dawn
We'll find the strength
And the will to carry on
The sun alone will never do
Without your love to shine on through
It just won't be new
Whatever, oh, whatever it takes my love
To put the lonely days behind us
I'm laying it down
Whatever it takes my love
Oh, whatever it takes my love, oh
To put the lonely days behind us
I'm laying it down
Whatever it takes my love, my love, my love
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes my love
To put the lonely days behind us
I'm laying it down
Whatever it takes my love
The lyrics of Michael Bublé's Whatever It Takes revolve around love, and how two people can overcome a difficult situation through love. The song is about being hurt by love in the past, but still believing that love can conquer all obstacles. The lyricist is telling their partner that they are laying everything on the line and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their love work.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this point by stating, “Whatever it takes my love, I'll find it/Whatever it takes my love to put the lonely days behind us/I'm laying it down, whatever it takes my love.” There is a sense of determination and optimism in these words that reassures the listener that the couple will overcome any adversity. The song suggests that if both parties work together and believe in their love, they can conquer anything, and even the sun will shine brighter.
Overall, the song is about refusing to give up on love and fighting for it, no matter what it takes. The lyrics are hopeful and emphasize the power of love, reminding us that anything is possible with the right attitude.
Line by Line Meaning
We've all been hurt by love
We all have experienced the pain of love in some form or the other
It's out of our hands
We cannot control the pain that comes with love
But for all it's worth
Despite all the pain it brings, love is still a valuable feeling
I'm drawing a line in the sand
I am taking a stand and declaring my commitment to love
Another morning just won't do
I cannot go on without your love any longer
I need your love to shine on through
I need your love to guide me through the darkness and bring light into my life
Or it won't be new
Without your love, nothing will be fresh and exciting anymore
Whatever it takes my love
I will do anything and everything to keep our love alive
To put the lonely days behind us
Together, we can leave the sadness and isolation behind
I'm laying it down
I am putting my heart on the line and making my intentions clear
If there's a chance
If there is even a glimmer of hope
For two hearts to celebrate
For our love to flourish and bring us joy
To blow out some candles
To make a wish and hope for the best
And tempt the hand of fate
To challenge destiny and take control of our own future
You make a wish, I'll make one too
Let's both hope and dream together
But close your eyes love when you do
Let your heart lead the way
Or it won't be true
Unless we truly believe in our wishes, they will not come true
'Cause I've been wandering around
I have been lost without you
With the same old blues
With the same old sadness and longing
That have been dragging me down
That have been weighing heavily on my heart
If you feel the same way too
If you also miss me and feel incomplete without me
Maybe it just takes two
Perhaps, all we need is each other
And if we give thanks
If we have gratitude for each other
For our love at each new dawn
For the love that greets us each day
We'll find the strength
Together, we will be strong enough to overcome any obstacle
And the will to carry on
We will have the determination to continue moving forward
The sun alone will never do
Without your love, even the brightest day will be dull and gloomy
Without your love to shine on through
Without your love to guide me, I will be lost in darkness
It just won't be new
Nothing will be exciting and fresh without your love
Oh, whatever it takes my love, oh
Oh, I will do absolutely anything to keep our love alive
My love, my love
My heart, my soul
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes my love
I will go to any lengths to make our love strong and everlasting
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ron Sexsmith
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