“What’s Love Got to Do with It” is a timeless hit by the legendary Tina Turner. As the title track of her fifth studio album, this song marked a significant turning point in Turner’s career. The lyrics tell a story of resilience and empowerment, as the singer questions the role of love in a tumultuous relationship. Tina Turner’s powerful vocals and dynamic performance in this song catapulted her to international stardom and solidified her status as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” The track’s catchy melody, combined with Turner’s charismatic presence, makes “What’s Love Got to Do with It” an enduring classic that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Released in 1984
What’s Love Got to Do with It 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-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?
It may seem to you that I’m acting confused when you’re close to me
If I tend to look dazed, I read it some place, I 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-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?
Who?
I’ve been taking on a new direction
But I have to say
I’ve been thinking about my own protection
It scares me to feel this way
Oh-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?
got to do, got to do with it?
What’s love, but a sweet old-fashioned notion?
What’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?
ooh, got to do with it?
(What’s love? 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) ooh-ooh (got to do with it?) got to do with it?