Who You Love

Katy Perry, John Mayer

About Who You Love

"Who You Love" is a song by John Mayer featuring Katy Perry, for Mayer's sixth studio album, Paradise Valley (2013). It appears as the sixth song on the album and is the third single from the record. Mayer co-wrote the song with Perry and co-produced with Don Was and released it as an Internet download on August 12, 2013. Lyrically, "Who You Love" is a ballad about accepting falling in love with someone, on the theory that "you love who you love". The song has been praised by critics and has received mostly positive reviews.  


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2013
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You love, who you love
Who you love
You love, who you love
Who you love

My girl's ain't the one that I saw coming
And sometimes I don't know which way to go
And I tried to run before
But I'm not running anymore
'Cause I've fought against it hard enough to know

that you love, who you love
Who you love
You love, who you love
Who you love
You love, who you love
Who you love

Oh, you can't make yourself stop dreaming
Who you're dreaming of
If it's who you left
Then it's who you left

My boy ain't the one that I saw coming
And some have said his heart's too hot to hold
And it takes a little time
But you should him when he shines
You never want to let that feeling go

When you love, who you love
Who you love
You love, who you love
Who you love
Yeah you love, who you love
Who you love

Oh, you can't make yourself stop dreaming
Who you're dreaming of
If it's who you left
Then it's who you left

Oh you love, who you love
Who you love
You love, who you love
Who you love
You love, who you love
Who you love

Oh, you can't make yourself stop dreaming
Who you're dreaming of
If it's who you love
Then it's who you love
It's who you love
Who you love
Who you love
Who you love
You're the one I love

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John Mayer

John Clayton Mayer ( /ˈmeɪ.ər/ MAY-ər; born October 16, 1977) is an American pop and blues rock musician, singer-songwriter, recording artist, and music producer. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and raised in Fairfield, he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. He moved to Atlanta in 1997, where he refined his skills and gained a following, and he now lives in New York City. His first two studio albums, Room for Squares and Heavier Things, did well commercially, achieving multi-platinum status. In 2003, he won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Your Body Is a Wonderland." more »

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Written by: John Clayton Mayer, Katy Perry

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10 facts about this song

Song’s Origin
"Who You Love" is a track from John Mayer's sixth studio album named "Paradise Valley", released in 2013.
Collaboration Aspect
The song features the vocals of Katy Perry and is the only collaboration in the album.
Theme of the Song
"Who You Love" is a love song with both artists singing about accepting love as it is. It is often interpreted as a reflection of Mayer's and Perry's actual relationship.
Music Video Features
The song’s music video was directed by Sophie Muller and features several real-life couples riding a mechanical bull as a testament to love regardless of life's unpredictable twists and turns.
Chart Performance
"Who You Love" peaked at the 48th position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also reached number 3 on the Adult Top 40 chart.
Songwriters
The song was written by John Mayer and Katy Perry. It is the first song they've written together.
Performance
Perry and Mayer performed the song live for the first time on live television on "The Ellen Show", in December 2013.
Reception
Despite not being a top-charting single, "Who You Love" received positive reviews, with critics praising the duo's vocal performance and the song's writing.
Album Importance
"Who You Love" was also the third single and one of the most promoted tracks from "Paradise Valley".
Artwork
The single’s artwork features a photo taken by renowned fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti, capturing a tender moment between Perry and Mayer.

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