Whatever It Takes
Michael Bublé (Ft. Ron Sexsmith) Lyrics
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It's out of our hands
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
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 hands 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
Whatever it takes my love
'Cause I've been wandering 'round
With the same old blues
That have been dragging me down
If you feel the same way too
Maybe it 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 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
Whatever it takes my love, oh oh oh
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
Whatever it takes my love
In this song, Michael Bublé addresses a common theme in love - heartbreak, and the hope for a better future. He acknowledges that everybody at some point in their lives, has been hurt by love and there is often little control over it. However, he is willing to do whatever it takes to move beyond the lonely days and put the past behind them. He draws a line in the sand signaling his determination to push forward towards finding happiness.
Bublé talks about the need for both partners to make an effort in the relationship. He emphasizes that both parties have to make a wish for a better future and have faith in it. He also employs an analogy of the sun - something that is often considered light bringer - to drive home the point that their love is the only light that can brighten their lives. The song concludes with the artist reiterating his readiness to do whatever it takes to keep his love alive.
It's a song about hope in the face of despair and the efforts that one is willing to take to ensure that love remains. It is a reminder that love requires effort, sacrifices and in some cases, forgiveness to work.
Line by Line Meaning
We've all been hurt by love
We all have had negative experiences in love.
It's out of our hands
We cannot control what happens in love.
For all it's worth
Regardless of everything.
I'm drawing a line in the sand
I'm setting a boundary for what I'm willing to tolerate.
Another morning just won't do
We cannot keep going on like this.
I need your love to shine on through
I need your love to overcome the negativity.
Or it won't be new
It will not bring excitement or rejuvenation.
Whatever it takes my love, I'll find it
I will do anything to make this work.
To put the lonely days behind us
To get past the lonely times.
If there's a chance
If there's still hope.
For two hearts to celebrate
For two people to be happy together.
To blow out some candles
To celebrate a special occasion.
And tempt the hands of fate
To take a risk in love.
You make a wish, I'll make one too
We will hope together for a better future.
But close your eyes, love when you do
Focus on the wish and believe it can come true.
Or it won't be true
If we don't both truly believe it, it won't happen.
Whatever it takes my love, I'll find it
I am committed to making this work.
If you feel the same way too
If you also want this to work.
Maybe it takes two
Maybe we need to work together to make this happen.
And if we give thanks
If we appreciate what we have.
For our love at each new dawn
For our love every day.
We'll find the strength
We will be strong together.
And the will to carry on
We will have the motivation to keep going.
The sun alone will never do
The sunshine alone is not enough.
Without your love to shine on through
I need your love to make everything better.
It just won't be new
It will not bring excitement or rejuvenation.
Whatever it takes my love, I'll find it
I am committed to doing anything for us.
Whatever it takes my love
I will do anything to make this work.
To put the lonely days behind us
To get past the lonely times.
I'm laying it down
I'm making a promise.
Whatever it takes my love
I am committed to doing anything for us.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ron Sexsmith
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