Whatever It Takes
Michael Bublé; Ron Sexsmith Lyrics


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We've all been hurt by love
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
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

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

Overall Meaning

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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