Whatever It Takes

Lifehouse · Who We Are [2007]

A strangled smile fell from your face

What kills me that I hurt you this way

The worst part is that, I didn't even know

Now there's a million reasons for you to go

But if you can find a reason to stay



I'll do whatever it takes

To turn this around

I know what's at stake

I know that I've let you down



And if you give me a chance

Believe that I can change

I'll keep us together

Whatever it takes



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She said if we're gonna make this work

You gotta let me inside even though it hurts

Don't hide the broken parts, that I need to see

She said "like it or not it's the way it's gotta be"

You gotta love yourself if you can ever love me



I'll do whatever it takes

To turn this around

I know what's at stake

I know that I've let you down



And if you give me a chance

And give me a break

I'll keep us together



I know you (know you)

Deserve (deserve)

Much better (much better)



Remember the time I told you

The way that I felt?

That I'd be lost without you

Never find myself



Let's hold onto each other

Above everything else

Start over (start over)

Start over (start over)



I'll do whatever it takes

To turn this around

I know what's at stake

I know that I've let you down



And if you give me a chance

Believe that I can change

I'll keep us together

Whatever it takes



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Whatever It Takes - Lifehouse

Lifehouse's 'Whatever It Takes' stands as a defining track from their 2007 album 'Who We Are,' capturing the band's signature blend of alternative rock and emotional depth. The song features the distinctive vocal delivery of frontman Jim Adkins, characterized by a raw, unpolished intensity that became a hallmark of their sound during this period. Released in the mid-2000s, the recording reflects the band's evolution from their earlier indie-folk roots into a more polished yet still authentic rock style. The track resonates with listeners through its themes of perseverance and emotional vulnerability, delivered over a driving rhythm that underscores the song's enduring appeal within the alternative music landscape of the era.