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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Chrisette Michele
Chrisette Michele
Performer
John Legend
John Legend
Piano
Stephen Barber
Stephen Barber
Performer
Gail Kruvand Moye
Gail Kruvand Moye
Bass
Sandra Park
Sandra Park
Violin
Sharon Yamada
Sharon Yamada
Violin
Lisa Kim
Lisa Kim
Violin
Ann Lehman
Ann Lehman
Violin
Jeremy Turner
Jeremy Turner
Cello
Eileen Moon
Eileen Moon
Cello
Qiang Tu
Qiang Tu
Cello
Steve Williamson
Steve Williamson
Clarinet
Lino Gomez
Lino Gomez
Bass Clarinet
Emily Mitchell
Emily Mitchell
Bass Clarinet
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Chrisette Michele
Chrisette Michele
Composer
John Roger Stephens
John Roger Stephens
Composer
Stephen Barber
Stephen Barber
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Legend
John Legend
Producer
Thom Cadley
Thom Cadley
Recording Engineer
Jason Stasium
Jason Stasium
Recording Engineer
Hyomin Kang
Hyomin Kang
Assistant Recording Engineer
Don Goodrick
Don Goodrick
Assistant Recording Engineer
Tony Maserati
Tony Maserati
Mixing Engineer
MARK ROULE
MARK ROULE
Assistant Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
What's your definition of it, how's it make you feel?
Tell me what you say that truly makes it real
Kings and queens, philosophers have tried so hard to find
Tell me what it means to you, dear, nevermind
[Verse 2]
Love is kind when the world is cold
Love stays strong when the fight gets old
Love's a shoulder to lean on, love is you
Love's like the water when the well runs dry
Quench my thirst, keep me alive
Just need one sip, baby, love is you
[Verse 3]
Love is you
Love is you
Love is you
Love is you
[Verse 4]
Is it possible there is a kiss that's so divine?
Or am I just a fool, is it all in my mind?
Is there something chemical, a scientist might say
Well, love must be a drug to make me feel this way
[Verse 5]
'Cause love's my permission to be who I am
No inhibitions 'cause you understand
Freedom to breathe, oh, baby, love is you
Love's like a kiss when the sun goes down
Holds me tight when no one's around
Love's what I wanna hold on to, love is you
[Verse 6]
Love is you
Love is you
Love is you
Love is you
Love is you
Love is you
Love is you
Love is you
[Verse 7]
Love is kind, it makes me stronger
I don't have to look no longer
You're the one I cling to, love is you
When the chips are down
Love will stick around, oh
I'm so glad I found love is you
[Verse 8]
Much as I've tried to clarify
Love's quite simple, he's just my guy
A perfect definition
[Verse 9]
Love is you
Love is you
Love is you
Love is you
Love is you
Written by: Chrisette Michele, John Roger Stephens

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