About the song
Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got To Do With It” is an iconic anthem that has resonated with audiences around the world since its release in 1984. Featured on her album “Private Dancer,” this song marked a significant moment in Turner’s career, catapulting her back into the spotlight and solidifying her status as a music legend.
Written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, “What’s Love Got To Do With It” is a powerful exploration of love, independence, and self-discovery. Its catchy melody, soulful vocals, and empowering lyrics struck a chord with listeners, earning it widespread acclaim and commercial success.
Upon its release, “What’s Love Got To Do With It” topped the charts, reaching the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also earned Tina Turner multiple Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, further cementing its status as a timeless classic.
The album “Private Dancer,” which features “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” was a critical and commercial success, earning widespread praise for Turner’s vocal prowess and versatility. It became one of the best-selling albums of the 1980s and remains a standout in Turner’s extensive discography.
For many listeners, “What’s Love Got To Do With It” is more than just a song – it’s a mantra of empowerment and resilience. Its universal themes and infectious energy continue to resonate with audiences of all ages, making it a beloved favorite among fans of pop and rock music.
Whether you’re belting out the lyrics at the top of your lungs or quietly reflecting on its message, “What’s Love Got To Do With It” is sure to leave a lasting impression. Its timeless appeal and Tina Turner’s incomparable talent make it a song that will continue to inspire and uplift for generations to come.
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Lyrics
You must understand, though the touch of your hand
Makes my pulse react
That it’s only the thrill of boy meeting girl
Opposites attract
It’s physical
Only logical
You must try to ignore that it means more than that
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
What’s love but a second-hand emotion?
What’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
What’s love but a second-hand emo-
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
What’s love but a second-hand emo-
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?
It may seem to you that I’m acting confused
When you’re close to me
If I tend to look dazed, I’ve read it someplace
I’ve got cause to be
There’s a name for it
There’s a phrase that fits
But whatever the reason, you do it for me
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
What’s love but a second-hand emotion?
What’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a heart, when a heart can be broken?
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
What’s love but a second-hand emotion?
What’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a heart (when a heart can be broken?)
What’s love got to do, got to do with it?
What’s love but a second-hand emotion?
Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?
Oh-oh
Oh-oh, what’s love?
What’s love?
Oh-oh