That's What Love Is For

Amy Grant

About That's What Love Is For

"That's What Love Is For" is a 1991 single by Christian music singer Amy Grant. It was the third pop single off her 5× platinum-selling album Heart in Motion and the only one from the album to be released to both secular and Christian radio. It was Grant's second Christian radio single. In the United States the song was No. 1 for three weeks on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, spending 13 weeks in the top 10 and 32 weeks on the chart overall. It peaked at No. 7 on the Hot 100 where it spent four weeks in the top 10. It also reached No. 7 in Canada. 


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2013
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Sometimes we make it harder than it is
We'll take a perfect night
And fill it up with words we don't mean
Dark sides best unseen
And we wonder why we're feeling this way.

Sometimes i wonder if we really feel the same
Why we can be unkind
Questioning the strongest of hearts
That's when we must start
Believing in the one thing that has gotten us this far.

That's what love is for
To help us through it
That's what love if for
Nothing else can do it.

Melt our defenses
Bring us back to our senses
Give us strength to try once more
Baby, that's what love is for.

Sometimes i see you
And you don't know i am there
And i'm washed away by emotions
I hold deep down inside
Getting stronger with time
It's living through the fire
And holding on we find

That's what love is for
To help us through it
That's what love if for
Nothing else can do it.

Melt our defenses
Bring us back to our senses
Give us strength to try once more
Baby, that's what love is for.

Believing in the one thing
That has gotten us this far
That's what love is for
To help us through it
That's what love if for
Nothing else can do it.

Round off the edges
Talk us down from the ledges
Give us strength to try once more
Baby, that's what love is for
That's what love if for.

That's what love if for
Melt our defenses
Bring us back to our senses
Give us strength to try once more

Baby, that's what love is for.
That's what love if for.
That's what love if for.
That's what love if for.

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Amy Grant

Amy Lee Grant (born November 25, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop". As of 2009, Grant remains the best-selling contemporary Christian music singer ever, having sold over 30 million units worldwide. more »

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Written by: Amy Lee Grant, Mark Clifford Mueller, Michael Omartian

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"That's What Love Is For" is a song by American singer Amy Grant. It was written by famed musicians Michael Omartian, Mark Mueller, and Amy Grant herself.
Album Info
The song is part of the studio album "Heart in Motion" which was released in 1991, serving as its third official single.
Billboard Achievement
It earned considerable success by topping the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and reaching the No. 7 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
Grammy Nomination
With "That's What Love is For," Amy Grant was nominated for a Grammy under the category "Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female" in 1992.
Dancing with the Stars
The song was featured in season 20 of the television dance competition show "Dancing with the Stars".
Music Video
The music video for the song, which features Amy Grant in a white dress between curtains and rotating on a round platform, was directed by D.J. Webster.
Love Focused
Lyrically, the song speaks about how love can help us deal with trials and tribulations, a recurring theme throughout Amy Grant's music.
Remix Version
A remix version of this song by Chris Cox was released in 2014, giving it a modern pop dance flavor while preserving the essence of the original song.
Faith Link
Amy Grant, who is known for her Christian faith, subtly, but effectively, communicates the Christian perspective of love being a binding force in this song.
Critical Acclaim
The song received positive reviews from music critics praising Amy's vocal abilities and the overall message of the lyrics.
Cover Performances
"That's What Love Is For" has been covered by several other artists since its original release, attesting to its enduring popularity and universal appeal.
Enduring Popularity
Even decades after its release, the song continues to be in rotation on Christian and mainstream radio stations, demonstrating the timeless quality of its sound and message.

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