We've all been hurt by love, it's out of our hands
For all it's worth, I'm drawing a line that's in the sand
Another morning just won't do
I need your love to shine on through or it won't be new
Whatever it takes, my love, I'll find it
Whatever it takes my love
To put the lonely days behind us, I'm laying it down
Whatever it takes, my love
If there's a chance for two hearts to celebrate
To blow out some candles and tempt the hands of fate
You make a wish, I'll make one too
Close your eyes, love, when you do, or it won't come true
Whatever it takes, my love, I'll find it
Whatever it takes my love
To put the lonely days behind us, I'm laying it down
Whatever it takes, my love
'Cause I've been wandering 'round with the same old blues
(Same old blues)
That have been dragging me down
If you feel the same way too, maybe it just takes two
And if we give thanks for our love at each new dawn
We'll find the strength and the will to carry on
The sun alone will never do
Without your love to shine on through it just won't be new
Whatever it takes, my love, I'll find it
Whatever it takes, my love
To put the lonely days behind us, I'm laying it down
Whatever it takes, my love
(Whatever it takes)
Whatever it takes, my love, I'll find it
Whatever it takes, my love
To put the lonely days behind us, I'm laying it down
Whatever it takes, my love, my love, my love
(Whatever it takes, ooh)
Whatever it takes, my love, I'll find it
Whatever it takes, my love
To put the lonely days behind us, I'm laying it down
(I'm laying it down)
Whatever it takes, my love
(Whatever it takes, my love)
About This Song
"Whatever It Takes" is a heartfelt jazz ballad about redemption and unwavering commitment in love, where Bublé pledges to do anything necessary to repair a damaged relationship. The song explores themes of perseverance through romantic hardship, acknowledging that "we've all been hurt by love" while expressing determination to move beyond past pain and loneliness. Musically, it showcases Bublé's smooth vocal delivery over a classic jazz arrangement with gentle piano, subtle strings, and a warm, intimate production style that recalls the golden age of crooning. The lyrics convey both vulnerability and resolve, as the narrator draws a metaphorical "line in the sand" and vows to find whatever path leads back to love's healing light. This track exemplifies Bublé's ability to modernize traditional jazz standards while delivering deeply emotional, relatable messages about the lengths we'll go to for true love.
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