: The official lyric video, directed by Olivier Boscovitch and Dominique Pochat, features a "bizarre" and "beautifully animated" narrative.
: The song is a "powerful piano-based tune" that blends soulful singing with thumping club beats and brash electro hooks. Guetta himself described the collaboration as "worth the wait," praising Sandé as an incredible talent.
: Emeli Sandé’s "killer vocals" are often cited as the track's strongest element. Reviewers from Renowned For Sound note that featuring high-caliber vocalists like Sandé "ups the ante" for Guetta’s production.
"What I Did for Love" by David Guetta featuring Emeli Sandé is a powerful EDM-pop anthem that serves as the third single from Guetta's 2014 album, Listen . The track is celebrated for its emotional depth and Sandé’s soaring vocals, which bring a soulful gravity to Guetta’s signature club production. Musical Composition and Vocal Performance