I Want to Know What Love Is was written by Mick Jones, the guitarist for the band Foreigner. The inspiration behind the song came from his personal experiences with love and difficult personal relations. The song became a massive global hit, reaching number one on charts in multiple countries. It marked a shift in the bands style, showcasing a softer sound compared to their heavier rock in earlier years. The inclusion of the New Jersey Mass Choir ... See more [+] added an extra layer of emotion to the song, contributing to its lasting appeal.
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Introduction:
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I've gotta take a little time, a little time to think things over.
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I better read between the lines, in case I need it when I'm older.
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Now, this mountain I must climb feels like the world upon my shoulders.
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Through the clouds I see love shine. It keeps me warm as life grows colder.
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In my life there's been heartache and pain.
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I don't know if I can face it again.
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Can't stop now. I've travelled so far to change this lonely life.
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I wanna know what love is. I want you to show me.
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I wanna feel what love is. I know you can show me.
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I'm gonna take a little time, a little time to look around me.
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I've got nowhere left to hide. It looks like love has finally found me.
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In my life there's been heartache and pain.
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I don't know if I could face it again.
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Can't stop now. I've travelled so far to change this lonely life.
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I wanna know what love is. I want you to show me.
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I wanna feel what love is. I know you can show me. *1*