Whats Love Got To Do With It
Partynextdoor Lyrics


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Her mom found out I ain't got a job
All I do is write songs
Heard I only sing about love
She said I'm 18
What the hell I know about love?
All I know is that I break hearts
Leave 'em, love 'em, leave me, love me
Repeat over and over again

And her mom said, do I love her daughter?
And I said, do I love your daughter?
Your daughter then I pause for a minute and
I asked her a question
What's love got to do with it?
Oh, what's love got to do with it?
What's love got to do with it?
What's love got to do with it?
What's love, what's love
What's love, what's love
What's love, what's love
What's love, what's love

Her mom found out I ain't got a job
All I do is write songs
Heard I only sing about love
She said I'm 18
What the hell I know about love?
All I know is that I break hearts
Leave 'em, love 'em, leave me, love me
Repeat over and over again

And her mom said, do I love her daughter?
And I said, do I love your daughter?
Your daughter then I pause for a minute and
I asked her a question

What's love got to do with it?
Oh, what's love got to do with it?
What's love got to do with it?
What's love got to do with it?
What's love, what's love
What's love, what's love




What's love, what's love
What's love, what's love

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, PARTYNEXTDOOR reflects on a situation where he is being judged by his girlfriend's mother for not having a job and focusing solely on writing songs. The mother hears that he exclusively sings about love and questions his understanding of it, given his young age of 18. PARTYNEXTDOOR responds by acknowledging that he tends to leave a trail of broken hearts, but that he also experiences love in return, resulting in a repetitive cycle.


Amidst this conversation, the artist ponders the concept of love itself and poses the question, "What's love got to do with it?" seemingly challenging the mother's skepticism and questioning the role love plays in relationships. By repeating this question multiple times, he emphasizes his confusion and seeks clarification regarding its relevance.


The repetition of the verses reiterates the initial judgment placed on him by the girlfriend's mother due to his lack of employment and lyrical focus. However, the repetition also serves as a reflection of the recurring cycle of love and heartbreak that PARTYNEXTDOOR experiences, reinforcing the notion that love is a complex and often repetitive journey.


Overall, these lyrics highlight themes of judgment, societal expectations, and the artist's contemplation of the significance of love. PARTYNEXTDOOR challenges the traditional ideas of love and questions its impact, suggesting that the true understanding of love is not solely determined by one's occupation or age.


Line by Line Meaning

Her mom found out I ain't got a job
Her mother discovered that I am unemployed


All I do is write songs
My main occupation is composing and writing music


Heard I only sing about love
Rumors have spread that my songs solely revolve around the theme of love


She said I'm 18
She mentioned that I am only 18 years old


What the hell I know about love?
I question my understanding of love, considering my young age and limited experiences


All I know is that I break hearts
My knowledge is confined to the fact that I tend to hurt people emotionally


Leave 'em, love 'em, leave me, love me
My pattern involves leaving individuals, then loving them, and expecting the same in return


Repeat over and over again
This cycle occurs repeatedly without end


And her mom said, do I love her daughter?
Her mother inquired if I love her daughter


And I said, do I love your daughter?
I questioned myself about whether I truly love her daughter


Your daughter then I pause for a minute and
Referring to her daughter, I take a moment to think


I asked her a question
I proceeded to ask her a query


What's love got to do with it?
I question the relevance of love in this situation


Oh, what's love got to do with it?
Expressing my disbelief, I repeat the question concerning the importance of love


What's love got to do with it?
I reiterate the inquiry regarding the significance of love


What's love got to do with it?
Again, I question the relevance of love in this particular context


What's love, what's love
I ponder and ask what love truly is


What's love, what's love
Repeating the question, I seek to understand the concept of love


What's love, what's love
I again inquire about the nature of love


What's love, what's love
Once more, I ask what love really signifies




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