| When You Know What Love Is | |
| Cover: | WhenYouKnowWhatLoveIs.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Craig David |
| Released: | 31 May 2019 |
| Length: | 3:25 |
| Producer: | Fraser T. Smith |
| Prev Title: | Magic |
| Prev Year: | 2018 |
| Next Title: | Do You Miss Me Much |
| Next Year: | 2019 |
"When You Know What Love Is" is a song by British singer Craig David. It was written by David, Gary Barlow, Fraser T. Smith, and Janee Bennett for his eighth studio album, 22 (2022), while production was helmed by Smith. The song was released as a digital download on 31 May 2019.[1] Initially announced to serve as the album's lead single, it was later omitted from the final track listing. "When You Know What Love Is" peaked at number 52 on the UK Singles Chart.
In a press release, David said that the track was "about the initial undeniable spark you get when something feels right - wanting to hold on to that feeling and seeing how it can develop."[2]
A music video to accompany the release of "When You Know What Love Is" was first released onto YouTube on 1 July 2019 at a total length of three minutes and twenty-five seconds.[3] Directed by Charlie Sarsfield, it was filmed in Ibiza.[4]
All tracks written by Craig David, Gary Barlow, Fraser T. Smith, and Janee Bennett.[5]
Notes
Credits adapted from the liner notes of "When You Know What Love Is."[5]
| Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31 May 2019 |