About the Song
"I Want to Know What Love Is" is a song by the British-American rock band Foreigner. The power ballad was released in November 1984 as the lead single from their fifth album, Agent Provocateur. The song reached number one on both the United Kingdom singles chart and the United States Billboard Hot 100 and is the group's biggest hit.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
The song can be read as a deep exploration of the yearning for emotional connection and understanding in relationships. For many listeners, it evokes feelings of vulnerability and desire, touching on the complexity of love and the quest to experience it fully. The powerful ballad captures the essence of wanting clarity in affection, making it relatable to anyone who has questioned the nature of their feelings. Its universal appeal lies in its ability to resonate with anyone searching for love's true meaning, blending introspection with a yearning for intimate bonds.
Did You Know?
- Michael Leslie Jones is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known as the founder, leader and only continuous original member of the British-American rock band Foreigner, though he no longer tours with the band as of 2023.
- Prior to Foreigner, he was in the band Spooky Tooth.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: No End In Sight: The Very Best of Foreigner (Remastered)
- Genre: Rock
- iTunes release date: November 13, 1984
- Track runtime: 5:01
Quick Facts
- Artist: FOREIGNER
- Song: I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS
- Album/collection: No End In Sight: The Very Best of Foreigner (Remastered)
- Genre: Rock
- Reference page: I Want to Know What Love Is
