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Songwriter and guitarist Mick Jones has famously stated that the song felt like a gift from a "higher force," written at 3:00 a.m. during a deeply introspective period following several failed relationships.

Lead singer Lou Gramm was initially hesitant about the song, fearing its soft, gospel-tinged sound would move the band too far away from their rock roots. Chart Success & Impact Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is

It is consistently ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the [500 Greatest Songs of All Time](https://www.rolling stone.com). Songwriter and guitarist Mick Jones has famously stated

The song has been reimagined by numerous artists, most notably Mariah Carey , whose 2009 version broke records in Brazil by staying at #1 for 27 consecutive weeks. Other covers include versions by Tina Arena and Wynonna Judd . Quick Facts Chart Success & Impact It is consistently ranked