What is Love

Haddaway

About What is Love

"What Is Love" is a song recorded by Trinidadian-German Eurodance artist Haddaway for his debut album, The Album. The song was released on 8 May 1993 as the album's lead single. It was a massive hit in Europe, becoming a number-one hit in at least 13 countries and reaching number two in Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Outside Europe, the song was moderately successful, reaching number 11 in the United States, number 12 in Australia, number 17 in Canada, and number 48 in New Zealand.  


Year:
2011
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What is love?
Baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me no more

Baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me no more

What is love?

Yeah, yeah

(Ooh, ooh)

I don't know why you're not there
I give you my love, but you don't care
So what is right?
And what is wrong?
Gimme a sign

What is love?
Baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me no more

What is love?
Baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me no more

(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh-whoa, whoa, ohh, ooh)
(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh-whoa, whoa, ohh, ooh)

Oh, I don't know, what can I do?
What else can I say, it's up to you
I know we're one
Just me and you
I can't go on

What is love?
Baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me no more

What is love?
Baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me no more

(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh-whoa, whoa, ohh, ooh)
(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh-whoa, whoa, ohh, ooh)

What is love?

(Ooh, ooh, ooh)

What is love?

(Ooh, ooh, ooh)

What is love?
Baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me no more

Don't hurt me
Don't hurt me

I want no other, no other lover
This is our life, our time
When we are together, I need you forever
Is it love?

What is love?
Baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me no more

What is love?
Baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me no more

Yeah

(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh-whoa, whoa, ohh, ooh)
(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh-whoa, whoa, ohh, ooh)

What is love?
Baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me no more

What is love?
Baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me no more

(Huh-huh, huh-huh)

Baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me no more

(Huh-huh, huh-huh)

Baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me no more
What is love?

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Haddaway

Nestor Alexander Haddaway (born January 9, 1965), better known by his stage name Haddaway, is a Trinidadian-German singer, best known to mainstream audiences for his 1993 hit, "What Is Love". more »

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Written by: Dee Dee Halligan, Junior Torello

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12 facts about this song

Release History
"What Is Love" was released as the debut single by Trinidadian-German artist Haddaway on 8 May 1993.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genres of Eurodance, house, techno, and dance-pop, showcasing the popular electronic music style of the early '90s.
Chart Performance
"What Is Love" reached no. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and German Singles Chart, while it reached no. 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Commercial Success
The song sold 2.6 million copies in Germany and the UK combined. It has also been certified Gold in US and Platinum in UK.
Popularity in Popular Culture
The song gained renewed popularity in various countries from being featured in several TV shows and films such as "The Nanny," "Saturday Night Live," "A Night at the Roxbury," and "Tropic Thunder."
Music Video
The music video of "What Is Love" portrays Haddaway performing the song amidst scenes of a mystical, luxurious party attended by vampires.
Alternation in Lyrics
In different versions of "What Is Love," the lyrics are slightly varied, with more emphasis on the existential question, "What is love?" in the refrain.
Accuracy of Year Released
Some sources inaccurately cite 1992 as the year of release, whereas the official release year is 1993.
Other Versions and Remixes
"What Is Love" has been remixed by various artists and DJs, including artists like Klass and Project 46.
Accolades
In 1994, "What Is Love" won the Echo Award for Best Single of the Year (National), one of Germany's most prestigious music awards.
Iconic Status
Despite Haddaway's career not reaching the same heights again, "What Is Love" is often considered an iconic song representing the Eurodance genre of the 1990s.
Continued Popularity
As of 2021, the official video of "What Is Love" on YouTube has garnered over 211 million views.

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