Whatever It Takes
Lifehouse
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A strangled smile fell from your face It kills me that I hurt you this way The worst part is that I didn't even know Now there's a million reasons for you to go But if you can find a reason to stay [Chorus] I'll do whatever it takes To turn this around I know what's at stake I know that I've let you down And if you give me a chance Believe that I can change I'll keep us together whatever it takes She said "If we're gonna make this work You gotta let me inside even though it hurts Don't hide the broken parts that I need to see" She said "Like it or not it's the way it's gotta be You gotta love yourself if you can ever love me" I'll do whatever it takes To turn this around I know what's at stake I know that I've let you down And if you give me a chance And give me a break I'll keep us together, I know you deserve much better But remember the time I told you the way that I felt That I'd be lost without you and never find myself Let's hold onto each other above everything else Start over, start over [Chorus]
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Written by: Jason Wade, Jude Cole
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album"Whatever It Takes" is a song by the American alternative band Lifehouse. It was released in November 2007 as the second single from their fourth studio album, "Who We Are."
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Song WritingThe lyrics of the song "Whatever It Takes" were penned down by Lifehouse's lead vocalist Jason Wade along with the American record producer Jude Cole.
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Music VideoThe official music video of the song was directed by Frank Borin, who has directed numerous music videos for various artists such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Duran Duran, and Eminem.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Whatever It Takes" managed to reach number 16 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart. It also charted in other countries like Canada and the Netherlands.
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Song ThemeThe song is about trying to save a relationship that's on the edge of falling apart. It emphasizes doing 'whatever it takes' to fix what's wrong and hold onto love.
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Acoustic VersionBesides the original version, Lifehouse also released an acoustic version of "Whatever It Takes" which was included in their album titled "Acoustic Sessions" in 2018.
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Live PerformancesLifehouse has often included "Whatever It Takes" in their setlists during live performances and tours, occasionally playing it as part of their encores.
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Album SuccessThe album "Who We Are", which featured "Whatever It Takes", was certified Gold by the RIAA, indicating the sale of over 500,000 copies in the United States.
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Digital DownloadAs of January 2010, the song had over 1 million digital downloads.
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Fan Reception"Whatever It Takes" received positive reviews from fans and continues to be one of Lifehouse's most popular songs.
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